Otto Wallach quotes

As soon as science has solved one problem, new ones arise. This is the essence of science, and it applies, of course, also to the field of essential oils. (Otto Wallach)
In organic chemistry, we have learnt to derive from compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen, i.e. from the hydrocarbons, all other types of combinations, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, etc. View quote
Otto Wallach
One would think that plants belonging to the same genus would always produce identical or at least similar oils. But this is by no means so. View quote
Otto Wallach
It has been possible to trace historically back to a very early age the taxes which were imposed on medicines, spices and similar substances in German towns. Thus, for instance, one finds that in the year 1500, thirteen, in 1540, thirty-eight, and in 1708, already one hundred and twenty vegetable oils are mentioned. View quote
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Most of the oils which are valued as scents are mixtures of substances; only the combined effect of these leads to the known result. View quote
Otto Wallach
As soon as chemists have a definite conception of the internal structure of the molecule of an organic compound, they are able to tackle the task of producing these substances by artificial methods, i.e. by synthesis, as we call it. View quote
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May the work for the further development of chemical science, which has its strongest roots in this beautiful, strong and hard-working country of Sweden, continue to flourish in the future, for the promotion of culture and the benefit of mankind. View quote
Otto Wallach