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Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
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CNBC TV18•07-10-2026, 15:52
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- •Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on asymmetric synthesis.
- •The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized their discovery of non-linear effects and asymmetric autocatalysis.
- •Their research explains how chemical reactions favor one mirror-image molecular form over another, a concept crucial for the pharmaceutical industry.
- •The prestigious award includes 12 million Swedish kronor, which will be shared equally between the two laureates.
Key Questions Answered
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry carries a total prize of 12 million Swedish kronor, which is approximately $1.2 million, and will be shared between the two laureates.
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for developing metal-organic frameworks used for storing and capturing gases and other substances.
