Continuous Chemical Synthesis in Flow

Synthetic organic chemistry is a complex art, science, craft and to many a pure religion. As a scientific discipline it continues to undergone considerable change and evolution. Indeed, over the past couple of centuries our understanding of the fundamentals methodologies applied to bond forming and breaking including how to exert control over these processes has progressed at a stunning pace. It is probably fair to say synthetic chemists can sufficient time could prepare any required molecule imaginable. However, throughout this constant change the basic approach and apparatus available to the bench chemist has remained relatively constant. The prevalence of test tubes, round bottom flasks and beakers are historicall