Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai
9 October 2026
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai
Context: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on 7 October 2026, awarding it jointly to Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.” They will share the 12 million Swedish kronor prize.
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Nobel Prize Chemistry 2026 awarded to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for asymmetric synthesis and autocatalysis discoveries, transforming pharmaceutical research.
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chiralityasymmetric synthesisHenri KaganKenso SoaicatalysisSoai reactionhomochiralitypharmaceutical research