George Rieveschl
George Rieveschl (January 9, 1916[1] – September 27, 2007) was an American chemist and professor. He invented the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl), which he first made when trying to make a drug like scopolamine.[2]
George Rieveschl | |
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| Born | January 9, 1916 Lockland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 2007 (aged 91) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | Chemical Engineer |
| Known for | Inventing the popular antihistamine diphenhydramine |
| Spouse | Ellen |
| Children | 2 |
References
- "George Rieveschl". Ohio History Central. Retrieved October 4, 2007.
- Ritchie, James (September 27, 2007). "UC prof, Benadryl inventor dies". Cincinnati Business Courier. Retrieved October 4, 2007.
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