In recognizing William S Knowles for developing chiral hydrogenation catalysts, the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry highlighted a significant contribution. His asymmetric reactions made it easier to synthesize therapeutically useful molecules selectively.
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William S Knowles
Nobel Prize history for William S Knowles based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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