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James C. Letton
1933–2013
United States
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James Carey Letton (June 9, 1933 – March 26, 2013) was an American organic chemist known for his work in pharmaceutical chemistry. He was named the first African American member of P&G's Victor Mills Society. He held a number of patents, including developing the fat substitute Olestra.
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