William C. Drinkard | |
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| Born | 11 May 1929 |
| Died | January 9, 2008 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Known for | Catalytic hydrocyanation |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | DuPont Co |
William Charles Drinkard, Jr. (May 11, 1929 – January 9, 2008) was an American industrial chemist and the inventor of the catalytic hydrocyanation process for making adiponitrile, a key intermediate in nylon production.[1]