I must admit that when I chose the name, "vitamine," I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it was necessary for me to choose a name that would sound well and serve as a catchword, since I had already at that time no doubt about the importance and the future popularity of the new field.


The Vitamines (ed. 1922)

Casimir Funk Quotes

I must admit that when I chose the name, vitamine, I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it ...

I must admit that when I chose the name, vitamine, I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it ...

I must admit that when I chose the name, vitamine, I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it ...

I must admit that when I chose the name, vitamine, I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it ...