Emil Kon, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
Education
Equivalent to BS and MS, University of Zurich, 1956
PHD, NYU, 1973
Area(s) of Expertise
Organic Chemistry
Research
1. Synthesis of Unsaturated sulfoxides
2. Oxidation of phenols and amines in heterogeneous systems
Professional Service
Research and Development Polychemical Company, Bronx, NY 1957-1968
Regular Courses Taught
Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Organic Chemistry
Publications
1. Phenolic oxidations with sodium bismuthate in acetic acid, Journal of Organic Chemistry 41 1646-1648 (1976)
2. Sodium bismuthate as a phenolic oxidant, Journal of Organic Chemistry 40 1515-1517 (1975)
3. Anil formation by oxidative depolymerization, Journal of Chemical Society 562-563 (1973)
Interests/Hobbies/Life Outside of Work
Studying the Talmud. Current Events. Reading of Literature.
