About
Herbert C. Brown was an influential American chemist, born in 1912. He is best known for his groundbreaking work with organoboranes, a class of organometallic compounds. His research significantly advanced synthetic organic chemistry. Brown's contributions were recognized with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979, solidifying his legacy as a pioneer in the field.
Career Timeline
Receives Ph.D. from Chicago
Earns doctorate, setting the stage for his research.
Joins Purdue Faculty
Begins a long and productive academic career.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Receives Nobel Prize for his work on organoboranes.
National Medal of Science
Awarded for contributions to chemistry field.
Death of Herbert C. Brown
Passes away leaving a major legacy.
Lasting Scientific Influence
Continues to be highly cited.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026