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February 27, 1942
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December 19, 2021
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Robert Howard Grubbs
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Catalysts for olefin metathesis in organic synthesis
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Robert H. Grubbs , born as Robert Howard Grubbs , was a chemist from the United States . He was born on February 27, 1942, in Possum Trot, Kentucky , and passed away on December 19, 2021, in Duarte, California .
Grubbs received his education from various institutions, including Paducah Tilghman High School , Columbia University , Stanford University , and the University of Florida . He was known for his work in catalysts for olefin metathesis in organic synthesis .
Throughout his career, Robert H. Grubbs received numerous awards and recognitions. In 2005, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry . He was also a recipient of the ForMemRS , the 2010 AIC Gold Medal , the 2003 Linus Pauling Award , and the 2002 Tolman Award .
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