Friedel–Crafts Reaction

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March 8 in Science History: Discoveries, Scientists and Breakthroughs

March 8, 2026
11. 1839 James Mason Crafts is born on March 8, 1839. The American chemist later co-discovered the Friedel–Crafts reaction, a crucial organic synthesis method that became foundational in aromatic chemistry and petrochemical manufacturing.
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