Thomas J. Katz

Thomas J. Katz
Born
Thomas Joseph Katz

(1936-03-21) March 21, 1936
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (BA)
Harvard University (PhD)
Known forMetal-Sandwich Compounds
Mechanism of Metal-Catalyzed Cycloaddition Reactions
Valence Isomers of Benzene
Olefin Metathesis Reaction
Enyne Metathesis Reaction
ChildrenJoshua Katz
AwardsPresidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award (1995)
Scientific career
FieldsOrganic chemistry
Organometallic chemistry
InstitutionsColumbia University
Doctoral advisorR. B. Woodward

Thomas Joseph Katz (born March 21, 1936) is an American organic chemist known for his experimental work with prismane, olefin metathesis, and enyne metathesis. He is an emeritus professor at Columbia University.

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