Anselme Payen
Anselme Payen (French: [pa.jɛ̃]; 6 January 1795 – 12 May 1871) was a French chemist known for discovering the enzyme diastase, and the carbohydrate cellulose.
Anselme Payen | |
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Anselme Payen | |
| Born | 6 January 1795 Paris |
| Died | 12 May 1871 (aged 76) Paris |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Discovered diastase and cellulose |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | École Centrale Paris CNAM |
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