William Gould Young | |
|---|---|
 Young in 1960 | |
| Born | July 30, 1902 |
| Died | July 5, 1980 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Bill Young |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Organic chemistry |
| Doctoral students | John D. Roberts |
William Gould Young (July 30, 1902 – July 5, 1980) was an American physical organic chemist and professor at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He served as vice chancellor at UCLA for 13 years, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. The chemistry building at UCLA bears his name.[1]