Associate Professor
Alan R Happer
Position
Adjunct Professor
Field of Study
Organosilicon reaction mechanism
Qualifications
B.Sc.(Hons.), B.A., Ph.D.(Cant.), F.N.Z.I.C.
Contact Details
Telephone: +64 3 364 2987 extn 7455
Fax: +64 3 364 2110
Email: alan .happer@canterbury.ac.nz
Research Interests
Abstract
The mechanisms investigated are ones of organosilicon compounds containing the very sterically demanding (Me3Si)3C- group. Reactions covered include substitution taking place by free radical, bimolecular, and cationic pathways.
Recent Publications
- The 1,3 migration of a methyl group in reactions of the trisyliodide (Me3Si)3CSi(CD3)2I and related iodides with silver salts in 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol. Refinement of the mechanism. J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. 2, 2000, 1418.
- Predominance of unrearranged products in the Reactions of the iodide (Me3Si)3CSi(CO3)2I with silver salts and its mechanistic implications. J. Chem. Soc. Chem. Commun., 1995, 703.
- Light-catalysed reduction of tris(trimethylsilyl)methyl iodide by alcohols. A radical-chain process showing a large kinetic hydrogen isotope effect. J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. 2, 1994, 341.