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Karl Barry Sharpless

American chemist and Nobel Laureate (born 1941)

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    Born 1941
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-09-08

Karl Barry Sharpless is an American stereochemist. He is a two-time Nobel laureate in chemistry, known for his work on stereoselective reactions and click chemistry.

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