Microscale Techniques: Filtering & Washing Reactions

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[SOLVED] Mircoscale techniques

how could it be possible to filter a reaction mixture and wash/recover the product without exposing it to air using microscale techniques, but without using a glove bag or glove box

 

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Schlenk glassware. Aldrich has it.

 

[ravenprp]

?One possible way to filter a reaction mixture and wash/recover the product without exposing it to air is by using a sealed filtration system. This can be achieved by using a syringe filter with a luer lock connection, which can be tightly sealed to prevent any air from entering the system. Additionally, using a vacuum filtration setup with a sealed funnel and Buchner flask can also prevent air exposure.
Another option is to use a closed-loop filtration system, where the reaction mixture is continuously circulated through a filter and the product is collected in a sealed container. This method ensures that the product remains protected from air exposure throughout the filtration and washing process.
Alternatively, microscale techniques such as centrifugation or magnetic separation can also be used to filter and wash the product without exposing it to air. These techniques do not require a glove bag or glove box and can be easily performed in a closed system.
Overall, it is important to carefully select the appropriate microscale technique that can effectively filter and wash the reaction mixture while minimizing air exposure to the product.