Kenneth B. Wiberg: key obituary facts
Is Kenneth B. Wiberg dead? Yes. Kenneth B. Wiberg died on May 10, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Kenneth B. Wiberg's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Kenneth B. Wiberg known for?
He was an American chemist.
More about Kenneth B. Wiberg
Born: 22 September 1927.
Place of birth: Brooklyn.
Gender: male.
Occupation: chemist, university teacher.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Employer: Yale University, University of Washington.
Awards: Arthur C. Cope Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, Linus Pauling Award, James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry.
Also known as: Kenneth B Wiberg, Kenneth Berle Wiberg.
Kenneth B.
Wiberg, an American chemist and professor emeritus of organic chemistry at Yale University, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 98. Born Kenneth Berle Wiberg on September 22, 1927, in Brooklyn, he was known for his work in organic chemistry, including physical and synthetic aspects.
He and his students reported the preparation of highly strained organic compounds such as bicyclobutane and [1.1.1]propellane. Wiberg also taught at the University of Washington and was recognized with honors including the Arthur C. Cope Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Linus Pauling Award and the James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry.
Kenneth Berle Wiberg (September 22, 1927 – May 10, 2026) was an American chemist and academic who was Professor Emeritus of organic chemistry at Yale University. He contributed to many aspects of organic chemistry including physical and synthetic aspects.