Paul von Ragué Schleyer
American chemist and academic expert
Born
February 27th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Born in 1930, this American chemist contributed significantly to the field of chemistry through work in organic synthesis and chemical theory. With a robust academic career, this individual held professorships at prominent universities and published extensively in various scientific journals. Research focused on the development of new methodologies in organic chemistry, particularly in stereochemistry and the synthesis of complex molecules.
Promoted new methodologies in organic synthesis
Made contributions to stereochemistry
Published numerous scientific articles
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