| Kenkichi Sonogashira | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 October 1931 (age 85) |
| Institutions | Osaka University, Osaka City University |
| Alma mater | Osaka University |
| Known for | Sonogashira coupling |
Kenkichi Sonogashira (薗頭 健吉? Sonogashira Kenkichi, born 25 October 1931) is a Japanese chemist and was a Professor of Chemistry at Osaka University in Japan. He discovered the Sonogashira coupling in 1975. Sonogashira was later a professor at Osaka City University and retired in 2004.