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Herman Pines

Who

Herman Pines · Science & Medicine

What

Chemist known for hydrocarbon catalysis and acid catalysis

When

1902, Łódź, Poland (then Russian Empire) — 1996, Evanston, Illinois, USA

Where

United States

Biography

Herman Pines is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Chemist known for hydrocarbon catalysis and acid catalysis

How & why

Herman Pines was a chemist at Northwestern University and Universal Oil Products who made fundamental discoveries in hydrocarbon and acid catalysis, including the acid-catalyzed isomerization of alkanes central to producing high-octane fuels. His work shaped modern petroleum chemistry. He was Jewish and emigrated from Poland.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry

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Chemist known for hydrocarbon catalysis and acid catalysis

1902

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry