Adolf Pinner Scientist

Adolf Pinner (August 31, 1842 – May 21, 1909) was a German chemist.He was educated at the Jewish Theological Seminary at Breslau and at the University of Berlin (Phd in Chemistry (Doctor der Chemie), 1867). In 1871 he became privat-docent at the University of Berlin. In 1873 he became assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Berlin, and in 1874 professor of chemistry at the veterinary college of that city. In 1884 he was appointed a member of the German patent office, and in the following year, of the technical division of the Prussian Department of Commerce. He has received the title "Geheimer Regierungsrat".

Personal facts

Birth date	August 31, 1842
Birth place	Province of Posen , Wronki , Kingdom of Prussia , Grand Duchy of Posen
Nationality	Germany
Date of death	May 21, 1909
Place of death	Berlin , German Empire , Germany
Residence	Germany
Known for	Nicotine Pinner reaction