Berthelot, M. P

Name:
Berthelot, M. P
Detailed information:
(1827–1917). A French chemist who did fundamental work on the organic synthesis of hydrocarbons, fats, and carbohydrates. Opposed the then current idea that a “vital force” is responsible for synthesis. Did important work on explosives for French government. He was one of the first to prove that all chemical phenomena depend on physical forces that can be measured.