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Friedrich Wöhler
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Friedrich Wöhler is famous for his synthesis of urea from inorganic materials, an achievement that effectively debunked the theory of vitalismthe idea that organic compounds could only be produced by living organisms. This discovery opened the door to the field of synthetic organic chemistry, allowing for the creation of countless organic compounds in the lab. He also discovered several elements, including aluminum and beryllium. His work was a turning point in the history of chemistry, shifting the focus toward the laboratory synthesis of complex molecules, which is the basis of modern pharmaceutical and materials chemistry.
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