Tsutomu Katsuki

Tsutomu Katsuki (September 23, 1946 – October 13, 2014) was an organic chemist who primarily focused on asymmetric oxidation reactions utilizing transition metal catalysts.

Tsutomu Katsuki
Born(1946-09-23)September 23, 1946
DiedOctober 13, 2014(2014-10-13) (aged 68)
NationalityJapanese
Alma materKyushu University
Known forenantioselective synthesis, Jacobsen epoxidation
Scientific career
FieldsOrganic chemistry
InstitutionsKyushu University
Doctoral advisorMasaru Yamaguchi
Other academic advisorsKarl Barry Sharpless