Location History:
- Hamden, CT (US) (1987 - 1989)
- Guilford, CT (US) (1992)
- Madison, CT (US) (1992 - 1999)
Company Filing History:
8 out of 29 
3 out of 539 
2 out of 1,008 
Years Active: 1987-1999
Title: The Legacy of William J. Knowles, the Pioneering Chemist
Introduction: William J. Knowles, a distinguished chemist born in 1917 in Massachusetts, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of asymmetric synthesis, revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry.
Latest Patents: Knowles held several patents related to his innovative work in asymmetric hydrogenation, including US Patent 3,484,403 for his method of producing optically active compounds.
Career Highlights: Knowles' illustrious career included working at Monsanto Company, where he conducted his seminal research on chirally catalyzed hydrogenation reactions, leading to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001.
Collaborations: Throughout his career, Knowles collaborated with eminent scientists such as Ryōji Noyori and K. Barry Sharpless, further advancing the field of asymmetric synthesis and inspiring future generations of chemists.
Conclusion: William J. Knowles will be remembered as a trailblazing inventor whose innovative research in asymmetric synthesis had a profound impact on the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the scientific community.
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