Did Reichstein work on the isolation of Vitamin C?
Yes
No
He assisted but didn't lead the research
It was a minor project for him
Answer
Reichstein worked on the isolation of vitamin C. He and his coworkers discovered that it was possible to produce the vitamin in large quantities from an extract of the adrenal glands of cattle. This discovery led to the commercial production of vitamin C, which is now widely available as a dietary supplement.
The Legacy of Tadeusz Reichstein: Celebrating the Life and Achievements of a Polish-Swiss Chemist
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