Multi-wavelength instrument for advanced photochemical applications
The PhotoCube™ is the first multi-wavelength instrument available for advanced photochemical applications.
It is an award-winning, innovative instrument that is transforming photochemical reactions in the laboratory. With its advanced design and cutting-edge features, it delivers unprecedented control and precision for photochemistry experiments.
This versatile system accommodates both batch and flow reactions, while giving users precise control over critical parameters such as light intensity, wavelength, and exposure time.
Features of the PhotoCube
- Batch and flow reactions in the same platform
- 7+1 wavelengths in one instrument, available wavelengths: 365, 395, 457, 500, 523, 595, 623 nm and white
- Available batch reactor volumes: 4 mL and 25 mL glass vials
- Available loop volumes: 5-25 mL
- Available loop materials: FEP or PFA
- Temperature range: from 20 to 80 °C
- LED input power: up to 128 W/color
- User-defined parameters, including wavelength used, light intensity, and speed of stirring
- Temperature feedback
- External temperature control option
- Built-in safety features to prevent the user from exposure to high-intensity light
Photochemistry in flow
Photochemistry is a powerful branch of organic chemistry that investigates how light can drive chemical reactions and transformations. A well-known example is the Minisci reaction, a widely studied method for forming new C(sp²)–C(sp³) bonds. Despite its value, traditional batch-based approaches to this reaction are often limited by long reaction times.
Fortunately, continuous flow technology has transformed the field of photochemistry. Using flow reactors, photochemical reactions can be carried out much faster, leading to accelerated synthesis and more streamlined workflows. With careful design, multiple synthetic steps can even be combined into a single continuous flow sequence, delivering higher overall yields and greater efficiency.