Laboratory Experiment

Flow Chemistry in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Education

Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Regensburg, Universitätsstrasse 31, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany
School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom
J. Chem. Educ., 2013, 90 (7), pp 934–936
DOI: 10.1021/ed3006083
Publication Date (Web): May 17, 2013
Copyright © 2013 The American Chemical Society and Division of Chemical Education, Inc.
*E-mail: wirth@cf.ac.uk.

Abstract

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On the basis of already existing (batch-mode) experiments, novel experiments in flow reactors have been developed that are continuous (flow-mode), as analogous to many industrial processes. The new flow-mode experiments have been implemented as experiments in laboratory classes by designing new experimental protocols and incorporating them into existing courses. The flow-type reactions can be controlled easily and students can rapidly apply various reaction conditions and directly monitor the effect on the outcome of the reaction using either off-line or on-line analysis, which is not possible using current (batch-mode) equipment. This gives students a novel type of control over their experiments as they are “space-resolved”. The experiments using flow reactor technology consume much less solvents and chemicals. Students recognize the large impact on sustainability when performing reactions in flow reactors.

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Detailed student instructions and instructor notes for the experiments. This material is available via the Internet at http://pubs.acs.org.

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