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Elias James Corey

Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry 1990
Elias James Corey — Nobel Prize
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Chemistry 1990
Born : 1928-07-12 — Methuen, MA, USA
“for his development of the theory and methodology of organic synthesis”
Chemistry · 1990
Elias James Corey, born on July 12, 1928, in Methuen, Massachusetts, is an American chemist renowned for his significant contributions to organic chemistry. In 1990, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his development of the theory and methodology of organic synthesis. His work has had a major impact on research and education in the field of chemistry. Corey is also known for his efforts in training new generations of chemists.

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Who is Elias James Corey?
Elias James Corey, born on July 12, 1928, in Methuen, Massachusetts, is an American chemist renowned for his significant contributions to organic chemistry. In 1990, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his development of the theory and methodology of organic synthesis. His work has had a major impact on research and education in the field of chemistry. Corey is also known for his efforts in training new generations of chemists.
In what year did Elias James Corey win the Nobel Prize?
1990 — Chemistry
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