John_R._Johnson

John R. Johnson

John R. Johnson

American chemist

John Raven Johnson (August 9, 1900 – May 25, 1983) was an American chemist.[1] [2] Johnson was notable, among other things, for the discovery of the nearly quantitative oxidation of organoboranes to alcohols by alkaline hydrogen peroxide.[2] Johnson was Todd Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Cornell University,[1] a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[2] chair of the Cornell Department of Chemistry.[2]

Notable works

  • 1928 Laboratory Experiments in Organic Chemistry - "a widely used textbook"[1]

Life and career

Johnson received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Illinois in 1922.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    New York Times:Obituaries:Dr. John R. Johnson, 82, Dies; Professor Emeritus at Cornell; May 29, 1983
  2. [2]
    National Academies Press:Biographical Memoirs V.85 (2004),JOHN RAVEN JOHNSON,BY CHARLES F. WILCOX, JERROLD MEINWALD, AND KEITH R. JOHNSON
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