PhotoCube™ Plus
Advanced Photochemistry in Batch and Flow
Safe and Efficient Photochemistry
Built on the legacy of our award-winning PhotoCube™, this new device comes with improvements to better meet the needs of synthetic chemists in the photochemical industry.
The PhotoCube™ Plus provides a reliable cooling function, additional light source customization, and compatibility with ThalesNano fleets – ultimately contributing to reaction scalability and reproducibility.
Main features
- Light source: LED, 4 wavelengths in one device
- Basic configuration: UV (365 nm), blue (457 nm), green (523 nm), red (625 nm)
- Custom wavelength types are available upon request and easily changeable
- Seamless control over light intensity through the touchscreen interface
- Multiple wavelengths can be operated at once
- Unparalleled safety: automatic lighting shutdown upon opening the device's door
- Operates in batch and flow mode
- Batch: magnetic stirring, adjustable stirring speed
- Cooling: Optional cooler module using cold finger technology, vials can be cooled down to 10 - 15 °C (depending on the type of reaction)
- Advanced control via the THS ReAction® Software (in-line analytics, manual and automated remote control)
How does it compare to the previous PhotoCube™?
| Version comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| PhotoCube™ Plus | PhotoCube™ | |
| Multiple wavelengths at once? | Yes | Yes |
| Number of wavelengths that can be used at once, at high intensity | 4 | 1 (simultaneous use is only recommended at low intensity) |
| Cooling to room temperature | Optional cooler module with built-in cold fingers | External fan |
| User interface | Attached to the device | External |
| Compatibility | ThalesNano instrument fleets and third-party devices through the THS ReAction® Software | Standalone |
Photochemistry in Flow
Photochemistry is a powerful field within organic chemistry that explores the reactions and transformations initiated by light. One notable example is the widely-studied Minisci reaction, which offers a particularly valuable approach for creating new C(sp2)-C(sp3) bonds. However, traditional batch procedures often suffer from lengthy reaction times.
Fortunately, the emergence of continuous flow technology has revolutionized the field of photochemistry. By employing flow reactors, we can significantly accelerate photochemical reactions, enabling faster synthesis processes and streamlined workflows. Moreover, with careful planning, multiple synthetic steps can be seamlessly merged into a single continuous flow sequence, resulting in higher overall yields and increased efficiency.
At ThalesNano, we embrace the power of photochemistry and continuous flow technology to unlock new possibilities in synthesis. Our cutting-edge solutions enable researchers and chemists to harness the benefits of photochemical transformations, achieving remarkable results with enhanced speed, efficiency, and productivity.
Applications
- Bromination
- C-C coupling
- Minisci reaction
- Thiol-ene click reaction
- Atom transfer radical addition
- Photocatalytic activity testing
- Spectrophotometry
Compatible Modules
Knauer HPLC pump >>
10mL/min or 50mL/min capacity pumps with built-in inlet pressure sensors, maintaining a constant flow within the system.
Eldex Optos HPLC pump >>
Up to 80 mL/min capacity pumps with built-in inlet pressure sensors, maintaining a constant flow within the system.
THS System Controller® >>
Enables communication between all connected devices within the fleet. Its software counterpart, THS ReAction® Software, allows for precise operation of the entire fleet from a single screen.
THS RS232-CAN Converter
Designed to connect external modules, such as HPLC pumps, mass flow controllers, and autosamplers to the fleet through the THS System Controller®.
Specifications of the PhotoCube™ Plus
| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Light Source | LED |
| Wavelength types | Basic configuration: 365 nm, 457 nm, 523 nm, 625 nm (custom types upon request) |
| Max. light capacity | 24 W/color |
| Multiple wavelengths at once? | Yes (high and low intensity) |
| Medium temperature at max. LED power | 10 - 15 °C with cooler; 40 - 50 °C without cooler |
| Batch mode | 4 x 4 ml or 4 x 30 ml vials; magnetic stirring with adjustable stirring speed |
| Flow mode | 8 ml loop, other loop sizes on request, flow rate: 0.1 – 10 ml/min |
| Cooling | Cooler module with cold finger technology |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 270 x 244 x 420 mm |
| Dimensions without the cooler module (H x W x D) | 200 x 244 x 420 mm |
| Mains voltage | 110 – 230 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power input | device: 12 V, 150W; cooler: 12 V, 250W |
| Unit weight | 12 kg (with the cooler module) |
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