| Ion Tănăsescu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 23, 1892 Bucharest, Romania |
| Died | December 28, 1959 (aged 67) Bucharest, Romania |
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Known for | Lehmstedt-Tanasescu reaction |
Ion Tănăsescu (February 23, 1892 – December 28, 1959) was a Romanian chemist.
He discovered the Lehmstedt-Tanasescu reaction, which was improved by Karl Lehmstedt. He studied at the University of Bucharest and the University of Cluj. He was elected a titular member of the Romanian Academy in 1955.