Karl August Folkers (September 1, 1906 – December 7, 1997) was an American biochemist, working at Merck, and best known for his role in the isolation of vitamin B12. He received the Perkin Medal in 1960 and the Priestley Medal in 1986.
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Folkers, Karl August |
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| Date of birth |
September 1, 1906 |
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December 7, 1997 |
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