Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Victor Dessaignes
1800-12-31 – 1885-01-05
Life & Legacy
Victor Dessaignes (31 December 1800 – 4 January 1885) was a French lawyer, medical doctor and chemist. Dessaignes conducted experiments on organic acids and was involved in the synthesis of hippuric acid. He was also involved in characterizing and naming malonic acid, the synthesis of asparagine from ammonium dimalate, conversion between optical isomers of tartaric acid, fumaric acid in mushrooms and the synthesis of several amides.
Occupation & Career
chemist, physician
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Jecker Prize
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Jecker Prize · Knight of the Legion of Honour
Organizations & Memberships
French Academy of Sciences
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Jecker Prize
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Family Father
Jean-Philibert Dessaignes
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Family Sibling
François-Philibert Dessaignes
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Sources & Provenance
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