Otto Paul Hermann Diels (German pronunciation: [ˈɔto ˈdiːls](listen); 23 January 1876 – 7 March 1954) was a Germanchemist. His most notable work was done with Kurt Alder on the Diels–Alder reaction, a method for diene synthesis.[1] The pair was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1950 for their work. Their method of synthesizing cyclic organic compounds proved valuable for the manufacture of synthetic rubber and plastic.[2] He completed his education at the University of Berlin, where he later worked. Diels was employed at the University of Kiel when he completed his Nobel Prize–winning work, and remained there until he retired in 1945. Diels was married, with five children. He died in 1954.
Commemorative plaque for Otto Diels in Kiel, Germany
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.[1] 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.[1] His work with Alder developed a synthetic method which allows the synthesis of unsaturated cyclic compounds.[1] This work was important in the production of synthetic rubber and plastic compounds.[2]
The reaction discovered by Diels and Alder in 1928
Personal life
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 7 March 1954.[1]
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Nobel Lecture Description and Importance of the Aromatic Basic Skeleton of the Steroids
Photo of Diels and Alder
[1] English Translation of Diels and Alder's seminal 1928 German article that won them the Nobel prize. English title: 'Syntheses of the hydroaromatic series'; German title "Synthesen in der hydroaromatischen Reihe".
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otto, diels, otto, paul, hermann, diels, german, pronunciation, ˈɔto, ˈdiːls, listen, january, 1876, march, 1954, german, chemist, most, notable, work, done, with, kurt, alder, diels, alder, reaction, method, diene, synthesis, pair, awarded, nobel, prize, chem. Otto Paul Hermann Diels German pronunciation ˈɔto ˈdiːls listen 23 January 1876 7 March 1954 was a German chemist His most notable work was done with Kurt Alder on the Diels Alder reaction a method for diene synthesis 1 The pair was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1950 for their work Their method of synthesizing cyclic organic compounds proved valuable for the manufacture of synthetic rubber and plastic 2 He completed his education at the University of Berlin where he later worked Diels was employed at the University of Kiel when he completed his Nobel Prize winning work and remained there until he retired in 1945 Diels was married with five children He died in 1954 Otto DielsBorn 1876 01 23 23 January 1876Hamburg German EmpireDied7 March 1954 1954 03 07 aged 78 Kiel West GermanyNationalityGermanAlma materUniversity of BerlinKnown forDiels Alder reactionDiels Reese reactionAwardsNobel Prize in Chemistry 1950 Scientific careerFieldsChemistryInstitutionsUniversity of KielDoctoral advisorEmil FischerDoctoral studentsKurt AlderKarl Wilhelm Rosenmund Contents 1 Early life 2 Professional career 3 Personal life 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditDiels was born on 23 January 1876 in Hamburg Germany and moved with his family to Berlin when he was two years old 1 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 1 Professional career Edit Commemorative plaque for Otto Diels in Kiel Germany 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 1 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 1 His work with Alder developed a synthetic method which allows the synthesis of unsaturated cyclic compounds 1 This work was important in the production of synthetic rubber and plastic compounds 2 The reaction discovered by Diels and Alder in 1928Personal life EditDiels 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 7 March 1954 1 See also EditList of chemistsReferences Edit a b c d e f g Otto Diels on Nobelprize org accessed 29 April 2020 a b Otto Paul Hermann Diels Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica Retrieved 2013 12 07 External links Edit Wikiquote has quotations related to Otto Diels Nobel Lecture Description and Importance of the Aromatic Basic Skeleton of the Steroids Photo of Diels and Alder 1 English Translation of Diels and Alder s seminal 1928 German article that won them the Nobel prize English title Syntheses of the hydroaromatic series German title Synthesen in der hydroaromatischen Reihe Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Otto Diels amp oldid 1133106968, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
