We thank Novartis AG for support of this work as well the staff of the MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories for assistance with microfabrication, and Corning for generously providing an Advanced-Flow Glass Reactor.
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Communication
An Integrated Microreactor System for Self-Optimization of a Heck Reaction: From Micro- to Mesoscale Flow Systems†
Article first published online: 19 AUG 2010
DOI: 10.1002/anie.201002590
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Issue
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Volume 49, Issue 39, pages 7076–7080, September 17, 2010
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How to Cite
McMullen, J. P., Stone, M. T., Buchwald, S. L. and Jensen, K. F. (2010), An Integrated Microreactor System for Self-Optimization of a Heck Reaction: From Micro- to Mesoscale Flow Systems. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 49: 7076–7080. doi: 10.1002/anie.201002590
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 14 SEP 2010
- Article first published online: 19 AUG 2010
- Manuscript Received: 30 APR 2010
Keywords:
- arenes;
- C
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C coupling; - microreactors;
- palladium;
- synthetic methods
Set it and forget it: The combination of feedback control and continuous-flow operations in microreactors (see picture) enables online and fully automated reaction optimization. A Heck reaction demonstrates the potential for rapid multivariable reaction optimization while requiring a minimal amount of material. Optimal conditions are quickly scaled-up by a factor of 50.