Anselme Payen Scientist

Anselme Payen (French: [pa.jɛ̃]; 6 January 1795 – 12 May 1878) was a French chemist known for discovering the enzyme diastase, and the carbohydrate cellulose.

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Anselme Payen
Birth dateJanuary 06, 1795
Birth place
Paris
Nationality
France
Date of deathMay 12, 1878
Place of death
Paris
Known for
Cellulose
Diastase

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Field of study
Chemistry

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