Herbert C. Brown

Herbert C. Brown (1912–2004) was a British chemist, university teacher and writer.

Also recorded as Herbert Charles Brown; Herbert Brown; Herbert Brovarnik; H. C. Brown.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Herbert Charles Brown.

Born at London in 1912, died at West Lafayette in 2004.

In detail

Herbert C. Brown studied at University of Chicago, Malcolm X College and Wilbur Wright College. Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki are recorded as having studied under Herbert C. Brown. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is organic chemistry.

Employment is recorded with Purdue University, Wayne State University and University of Chicago. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and National Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Centenary Prize, William H. Nichols Medal, ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, and Remsen Award.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Herbert C. Brown”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    Consult the source
  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q102406: Herbert C. Brown

    Consult the source