Xing Qiyi

In this Chinese name, the family name is Xing.
Xing Qiyi
Born(1911-11-24)24 November 1911
Tianjin, Qing dynasty
Died4 November 2002(2002-11-04) (aged 90)
Beijing, China
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Known forparticipant in the total synthesis of bovine insulin project
Scientific career
FieldsOrganic synthesis
Natural products
InstitutionsPeking University
Doctoral advisorRoger Adams

Xing Qiyi (Chinese: 邢其毅; pinyin: Xíng Qíyì; Wade–Giles: Hsing Ch'i-i) was a Chinese organic chemist who contributed to the total synthesis of bovine insulin,[1] Xing is still well-known nowadays in China as the main editor of a highly-influential organic chemistry textbook.[2] He was a member of China Democratic League since 1952.[3]

  1. ^ Beijing Chorographies: Science & Technology Chorography. Beijing Press. 2005. p. 81. ISBN 7-200-05865-3.
  2. ^ "邢其毅".
  3. ^ Dictionary of Republican Figures (民國人物大辭典). Hebei People Press. 1991. p. 234. ISBN 9787202007815.