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William Christopher Zeise

Danish chemist

Died when: 58 years 28 days (696 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

William Christopher Zeise

William Christopher Zeise (15 October 1789 – 12 November 1847) was a Danish organic chemist.He is best known for synthesising one of the first organometallic compounds, named Zeise's salt in his honour.

He also performed pioneering studies in organosulfur chemistry, discovering the xanthates in 1823.


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