Tarbell, D. Stanley, 1913-1999

Dean Stanley Tarbell (October 19, 1913 – May 26, 1999) was an American chemist. Tarbell was notable for his research of detection methods of chemical warfare agents (including mustard gas) during World War II, his discovery of new types of organic chemicals (including mixed carboxylic-carbonic anhydrides), and his synthesis of anti-malarial drugs. Tarbell was chairman of the chemistry department at University of Rochester, Charles Fredrick Houghton professor of Chemistry a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a recipient of Dexter Award of the Division of the History of Chemistry of the American Chemical Society a recipient of Charles Holmes Herty Medal, the American Chemical Society, a distinguished professor at Vanderbilt University. The National Academy of Sciences said that Tarbell "had a distinguished career in research and teaching in organic chemistry".