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H-Cube Application Notes
The following application notes show the wide range of chemical reactions and synthetic methods which can be implemented in our H-Cube® continuous flow reactor systems.
Automated Injection, Sampling and Real-Time Analysis in the Continuous Flow Hydrogenation of a Nitro Moiety on an Api Precursor
In this note we demonstrate how the H-Cube® Pro instrument can be coupled with an automatic liquid handler (“Autosampler”) from Brooks, as well as a Spinsolve® in-line NMR spectrometer from Magritek, to perform nitro group hydrogenations.
Automated hydrogenation using the H-Cube continuous flow reactor
The pharmaceutical industry is continually searching to automate techniques for rapid optimization or library production. The automation of hydrogenation is one of those processes that is drawing high interest due to its frequency in drug synthesis.
Catalyst screening and profiling with the H-Cube systems
ThalesNano is already well-known for its novel solutions in revolutionizing heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenations with its H-Cube hydrogenator, while the expanded H-Cube series of fixed bed reactors offers a broad range of chemistry applications.
Deuteration reactions using the H-Cube continuous flow reactor
Deuterium-labeled compounds are widely used as research tools in chemistry: for proving reaction mechanisms, for investigation of a compound’s pharmacokinetic properties, as internal standards in MS, or for compound structure determination in NMR.
Fast hydrogenation reaction examples using the H-Cube
The hydrogenation of a series of functional groups has been performed using H-Cube. These experiments demonstrate that the H-Cube can perform a diverse range of heterogeneous hydrogenation reactions.
Increased throughput delivered by the H-Cube Pro
The H-Cube Pro offers greater hydrogen production capability. The reduction of 2,4-dinitroanisole was chosen as a model reaction as it has high hydrogen demand (6 mol H2 per 1 mol substrate) and involves reduction of two nitro groups.
Radiochemical synthesis of 18F-labelled compounds
In this application note we demonstrate the first application on flow hydrogenation for the development of a PET radiotracer in a fast, efficient and reproducible way, with the H-Cube Pro flow reactor.
Sonogashira and Suzuki reactions with the H-Cube
When utilizing the “No H2” mode of the system, the H-Cube acts like a general flow reactor capable of performing other heterogeneous reactions at temperatures and pressures up to 100°C and 100 bar, respectively.
Ullmann-type reductive homo-coupling reactions at RT
In this application note we summarize the preparation of biaryls in a safe, fast and environmentally friendly continuous flow protocol of Feiz et al., where our H-Cube Mini™ reactor has been applied in a non-traditional way.
Transforming a crude mixture from a hydroformylation step in continuous flow
In this Application Note we demonstrate how using the ThalesNano Instrument System will yield valuable fuel additives
Coupling a Spinsolve® NMR spectrometer to an H-Cube® Pro flow reactor for fast reaction optimization
In this application note, we have integrated a Spinsolve 80 ULTRA benchtop NMR spectrometer from Magritek with an H-Cube® Pro flow reactor.
Asymmetric hydrogenation using H-Cube continuous flow reactor
Catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation is one of the most efficient and convenient methods for synthesizing optically active compounds, which are widely used in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.
Deprotection reactions using the H-Cube continuous flow reactor
Protecting groups play a central role in modern organic synthesis. Benzyl groups and Cbz groups are some of the most commonly used protecting groups and play a central role in the protection of alcohols, carboxylic acids and amines.
Difficult hydrogenations – saturation of func. pyridines
The H-Cube flow hydrogenation reactor is capable of performing reactions at 100 °C and 100 bar safely. The H-Cube’s improved mixing efficiency coupled with high temperature and pressure abilities means difficult reactions can be performed in minutes.
H-Cube Mini Plus – Application Overview
If you are looking for reaction examples with H-Cube Mini Plus, download our application overview. This short guide will help you to perform various types of hydrogenation reactions easily in a safe and efficient manner.
Medicinal chemistry application of chemoselective hydrogenation
In a medicinal chemistry project McCluskey and co-workers employed a series of chemoselective sequential hydrogenation reactions in order to access highly decorated norcantharidin analogues. This application note analyses their excellent work.
Rapid catalyst screening for Sonogashira coupling
In “No H2” mode, the H-Cube reactor can perform reactions at temperatures and pressures up to 100 °C and 100 bar, respectively in the absence of a reagent gas. In this application note we will be focusing on Sonogashira chemistry.
Synthesis of nanoparticles and their efficient use for reductions
In this application note we demonstrate the results of newly developed Pd, Ni nanocomposites and immobilized Ir complex catalysts for a wide range of chemical applications in the H-Cube and H-Cube Pro systems.
Using flow chemistry in agrochemical applications
In this application note we provide information from patents from major agrochemical companies, Syngenta and Dow Agrosciences, where flow chemistry was used for the synthesis of active compounds.
H-Genie Application Notes
Our collection of application notes showcases the many possibilities of using on-demand hydrogen generation in organic synthesis.
Kilogram scale synthesis of a Linezolid analogue intermediate
In this work, we present a large scale, two-step tandem technique for the synthesis of a Linezolid analogue key intermediate via the N-arylation of morpholine followed by a nitro group reduction in a flow reactor system.
Scaling-up a hydrogenation reaction in continuous flow
In this in-house reasearch, having the H-Genie® hydrogen generator and Phoenix Flow Reactor™ in our hands, we decided to scale-up the nitro reduction of methyl-4-nitrobenzoate to reach an input of 0.6 mol/hour of starting material.
Phoenix Flow Reactor Application Notes
Our collection of application notes showcases the extensive variety of chemical reactions and synthetic methods that can be effortlessly executed using our state-of-the-art Phoenix flow reactor systems.
Applying Continuous Flow Technologies for the Valorisation of Low-Cost Raw Materials into Useful Petrochemicals, Fuels and API's
In this application note, we feature the work of Carlos Afonso’s group centered around furfural and the work of Prof. Dr. Jeroen Anton van Bokhoven’s group.
Kilogram scale synthesis of a Linezolid analogue intermediate
In this work, we present a large scale, two-step tandem technique for the synthesis of a Linezolid analogue key intermediate via the N-arylation of morpholine followed by a nitro group reduction in a flow reactor system.
Transforming a crude mixture from a hydroformylation step in continuous flow
In this Application Note we demonstrate how using the ThalesNano Instrument System will yield valuable fuel additives
Ethanol oxidation with heterogeneous catalysis in flow
With the combination of ThalesNano’s Phoenix Flow Reactor™ and Gas Module™, a reactor system has been built, which is capable to control high temperature–high pressure triphasic gas-liquid-solid reactions providing a safe and efficient environment.
Green and sustainable production of N-alkyl imidazoles
Ionic liquids have gained great interest during the last three decades due to their green and sustainable behavior along with their added versatility as solvents. N-Alkylimidazole derivatives are key intermediates for the synthesis of quaternary ionic liquid salts.
Polymerization and grafting onto particle surfaces
A facile method was demonstrated to synthesize homopolymers and block copolymer grafted inorganic particles using continuous flow chemistry in an environmentally friendly aqueous media using the Phoenix Flow Reactor.
Scaling-up a hydrogenation reaction in continuous flow
In this in-house reasearch, having the H-Genie® hydrogen generator and Phoenix Flow Reactor™ in our hands, we decided to scale-up the nitro reduction of methyl-4-nitrobenzoate to reach an input of 0.6 mol/hour of starting material.
Direct alkylation of N-heterocycle under het. catalytic conditions
Flow reactors can be utilized to implement high temperature and high pressure chemical reactions. With this, chemists can move towards extending the accessible chemical parameter space to access new molecules and applications.
Fast and continuous transfer hydrogenation of aromatic nitriles
The reduction of nitriles is one of the most common routes to synthesize primary amines, which are key intermediates in fine-chemical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. Both direct and transfer hydrogenation can be used for this purpose.
High Pressure CO2 activation in gas phase with the Phoenix™
This application note evaluates the performance of the Phoenix Flow Reactor™ and the Gas Module in the production of value-added chemicals (other than methane) from a low-cost renewable carbon dioxide source.
Safe and efficient Diels-Alder cycloaddition reactions
Modern flow chemistry methods offer new chemical space for drug discovery programs: novel compounds can be synthesized in dedicated high temperature/high pressure (high T/p) reactors, while reaction times can be shortened dramatically.
Versatile chemistry examples performed on the Phoenix
In this application note, we demonstrate the flexibility of the Phoenix Flow Reactor by presenting various applications such as N-substitution, thermal Boc-removal, scalable Claisen-rearrangement, and synthesis of soluble polyphosphate anions.
Gas Module Application Notes
Our application notes demonstrate the diverse array of chemical reactions and synthetic methods that can be seamlessly implemented using our Gas Module and complementary systems.
Ethanol oxidation with heterogeneous catalysis in flow
With the combination of ThalesNano’s Phoenix Flow Reactor™ and Gas Module™, a reactor system has been built, which is capable to control high temperature–high pressure triphasic gas-liquid-solid reactions providing a safe and efficient environment.
Gaseous reagent organic chemistry makes easy
Reactions such as carbonylation or oxidation can now be performed on the H-Cube® Pro at the same high pressure and ease of use, extending the reactor’s chemistry capacity significantly, as it is presented in this application note.
High Pressure CO2 activation in gas phase with the Phoenix™
This application note evaluates the performance of the Phoenix Flow Reactor™ and the Gas Module in the production of value-added chemicals (other than methane) from a low-cost renewable carbon dioxide source.
PhotoCube Application Notes
Learn how the PhotoCube can be used to perform advanced photochemical transformations.
Two-step telescoped photocatalytic Minisci reaction
Continuous flow technology enables the acceleration of the reaction, furthermore, multiple synthetic steps can be merged into one sequence with careful planning, resulting in higher yields.
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