Richard F. Heck
American chemist, Nobel Prize winner
Born
August 15th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
October 9th, 2015
10 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A prominent chemist, contributions focused on palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. Developed the Heck reaction, which facilitated the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in organic synthesis. Held academic positions at the University of Delaware and other institutions, mentoring many students in the field of chemistry. Received significant recognition for work that transformed organic chemistry techniques.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2010
Developed the Heck reaction for carbon coupling
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