Herbert C. Brown Net Worth

Herbert C. Brown's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1936$0.001MD

Receives Ph.D. from Chicago

Earns doctorate, setting the stage for his research.

1947$0.01M+900%C

Joins Purdue Faculty

Begins a long and productive academic career.

1979$1M+9900%A

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Receives Nobel Prize for his work on organoboranes.

1991$3M+200%A

National Medal of Science

Awarded for contributions to chemistry field.

2004$5M+67%B

Death of Herbert C. Brown

Passes away leaving a major legacy.

2026$5MB

Lasting Scientific Influence

Continues to be highly cited.

Last updated: February 25, 2026