John Cornforth (1917–2013) was a prominent British chemist known for his work in the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the area of steroid chemistry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 for his efforts in elucidating the structure of biologically important compounds and his contributions to the understanding of how certain reactions occur, particularly those involving complex molecular architectures. Cornforth was highly regarded for his innovative approaches to chemical synthesis and his ability to interpret intricate molecular structures.
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