| William Christopher Zeise | |
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Danish organic chemist |
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| Born | October 15, 1789 Slagelse Denmark |
| Died | November 12, 1847 (aged 58) Copenhagen Denmark |
William Christopher Zeise (October 15, 1789 – November 12, 1847) was a Danish organic chemist. He is best known for the first organometallic compound to be synthesized, named Zeise's salt in his honor. He also discovered the xanthates in 1823.