Otto Diels
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Otto Diels Net Worth

Otto Diels was a German chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the Diels-Alder reaction, a process for synthesizing cyclic organic compounds. He and his collaborator Kurt Alder developed the process, which was used to produce synthetic plastics and rubber. Diels also conducted research in inorganic chemistry, discovering the highly reactive carbon suboxide, and later shifted his focus to organic chemistry. His work with selenium to remove hydrogen atoms from cyclic organic compounds led to the production of steroids and other compounds, and the Diels-Alder reaction allowed for the synthesis of plastics and rubber without the need for catalysts, reagents, high temperatures, or pressure.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Chemist
Birth Day January 23, 1876
Birth Place Hamburg, German Empire, German
Age 143 YEARS OLD
Died On 7 March 1954(1954-03-07) (aged 78)\nKiel, West Germany
Birth Sign Aquarius
Alma mater University of Berlin
Known for Diels–Alder reaction
Awards Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1950)
Fields Chemistry
Institutions University of Kiel
Doctoral advisor Emil Fischer
Doctoral students Kurt Alder Karl Wilhelm Rosenmund

💰 Net worth

Otto Diels, a renowned German chemist, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. Known for his significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the area of organic synthesis, Diels' groundbreaking research has left an indelible mark on scientific advancements. His notable accomplishment includes the development of the Diels-Alder reaction, which revolutionized the synthesis of complex organic compounds. With a thriving career and numerous accolades to his name, Diels' net worth is a testament to his exceptional contributions and influence in the field of chemistry.

Biography/Timeline

1876

Diels was born on January 23, 1876 in Hamburg, Germany, and moved with his family to Berlin when he was two years old. He studied in Berlin at Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium before attending the University of Berlin starting in 1895. While at university, Diels studied chemistry under Emil Fischer, eventually graduating in 1899.

1913

Immediately after graduating from the University of Berlin, he was offered a position with the Institute of Chemistry at the school. He advanced quickly through the ranks at the school, eventually ending up as Department Head in 1913. He remained at the University of Berlin until 1915, when he accepted a position at the University of Kiel, where he remained until his retirement in 1945. It was during his time at Kiel, where he worked with Kurt Alder developing the Diels–Alder reaction, for which they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1950. His work with Alder, a synthetic method which allows the synthesis of unsaturated cyclic compounds. This work was important in the production of synthetic rubber and plastic compounds.

1954

Diels married Paula Geyer in 1909. The couple had five children together, three sons and two daughters. Two of his sons were killed in action during World War II. In his free time, Diels enjoyed reading, music and traveling. He died on March 7, 1954.

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