Butlerov A.M., (1828-1886), chemist

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BUTLEROV Alexander Mikhailovich (1828-1886), organic chemist, Member of the Petersburg Academy of Sciences (1874). Graduated from Kazan University in 1849. From 1868, held a professorship at Petersburg University. Formed the theory of chemical structure of organic matters (1861) and provided it with a theoretical basis. First to explain the isomery phenomenon (1864). Accomplished a great number of works on synthesis, and carried out research on olefine, alcohol, and other compounds. Founded the First School of Russian Chemists. Advocated the development of higher education for women, one of the founders of the Higher Women's (Bestuzhev) Courses. Chairman of the Russian Physical-Chemical Society's Chemistry Department (1878-82). In 1870-86, Butlerov lived and worked at a chemistry lab at the Petersburg Academy of Sciences, located at 17 Eighth Line of Vasilievsky Island (memorial plaque installed). In 1965, a new street near the Piskarevskoe Cemetery was named after Butlerov.

References: Быков Г. В. Александр Михайлович Бутлеров: Очерк жизни и деятельности. М., 1961; Александр Михайлович Бутлеров: По материалам современников. М., 1978.

O. N. Ansberg. Butlerov Alexander Mikhailovich
8th Line of Vasilievsky Island/Saint Petersburg, city, house 17
Быков Г. В. Александр Михайлович Бутлеров: Очерк жизни и деятельности. М., 1961
Александр Михайлович Бутлеров: По материалам современников. М., 1978 Russian Academy of Sciences
State University, St. Petersburg
Bestuzhev's Courses
Russian Physics and Chemistry Society