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James Crafts

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American chemist (1839-1917)

United States ScientistsLived 1839 to 1917 · aged 78

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James Mason Crafts was an American chemist, mostly known for developing the Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions with Charles Friedel in 1876. A research chemist for most of his career, Crafts also served as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1898 to 1900.

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1911Rumford Prize

Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Robert B. LeightonAlso won Rumford Prize

William David CoolidgeAlso won Rumford Prize C. B. van NielAlso won Rumford Prize

Charles Francis BrushAlso won Rumford Prize

Henry Augustus RowlandAlso won Rumford Prize

Federico CapassoAlso won Rumford Prize

About this person

Country

United States

Category

Scientists

Type

Scientist

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1839 to 1917 · aged 78

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