Gertrude Maud Robinson
British chemist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Gertrude Maud Robinson?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with Gertrude Robinson.
Gertrude Maud Robinson (formerly Walsh) was an influential organic chemist most famous for her work on plant pigments; the Piloty-Robinson Pyrrole Synthesis, which is named for her; her syntheses of fatty acids; and her synthesis of δ-hexenolactone,[1] the first synthetic molecule with the character of penicillin.[2]
This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: Move in-body footnote text to either proper "notes" end section or else include content in article proper. Capitalization MOS in headings and captions; would also be useful to add DOI to refs. (October 2019) |
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Gertrude Maud Robinson | |
---|---|
Born | Gertrude Maud Walsh (1886-02-06)6 February 1886 Winsford, Cheshire, England |
Died | 1 March 1954(1954-03-01) (aged 68) |
Alma mater | Owens College |
Spouse | Robert Robinson |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Organic chemistry |
Close