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Hideki Sakurai

1931 – 2024

Japanese chemist

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About Hideki Sakurai

Lived 1931 – 2024 (aged 93). Hideki Sakurai was a Japanese chemist, known for Sakurai reaction.

is a Japanese chemist.

He discovered the Sakurai reaction in 1976.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Sakurai reaction
Education
University of Tokyo, Kōnan High School
Employers
Tohoku University
Awards
Imperial Prize of Japan Academy; American Chemical Society

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hideki Sakurai's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hideki Sakurai?

Japanese chemist

When was Hideki Sakurai born?

Hideki Sakurai was born on 16 May 1931.

When did Hideki Sakurai die?

Hideki Sakurai died on 17 July 2024.

What was Hideki Sakurai's occupation?

Hideki Sakurai was a chemist.

What was Hideki Sakurai known for?

Hideki Sakurai was known for Sakurai reaction.

What nationality was Hideki Sakurai?

Hideki Sakurai was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hideki Sakurai

· Wikidata: Q5752417

· DBpedia: Hideki Sakurai

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