Alexander Mitscherlich (chemist)

Alexander Mitscherlich in 1858.

Alexander Mitscherlich (28 May 1836 in Berlin – 31 May 1918 in Oberstdorf) was a German chemist and son of Eilhard Mitscherlich.

His most important work was in the field of processing wood to create cellulose. He patented an early version of the sulfite process in 1882.[1]

References

  1. ↑ US Granted 263797, Alexander mitscherlich, "MANUFACTURE OF TANNIC ACID", published Sep 5, 1882


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