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Elias James Corey — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 12 July 1928 · Age: 98

How old is Elias James Corey?

Elias James Corey is 98 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 12 July 1928.

Nobel Prize-winning chemist who developed new ways to create molecules

Did you know?He pioneered the concept of retrosynthetic analysis, a method of planning chemical reactions by working backwards from the desired final product.

Elias James Corey (born July 12, 1928) is an American organic chemist. In 1990, he won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his development of the theory and methodology of organic synthesis", specifically retrosynthetic analysis.

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Age: 98
Status: Living

Born: July 12, 1928 · Methuen, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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