Metal catalysed transformations have been a key topic in academic research for a number of years, both for their scientific interest, as well as for the large number of reactions that have become important to industry.
Some of the major challenges faced by researchers today include the need to accurately determine the start and end point of reactions, as well as gaining sufficient information to fully understand, characterise and optimise chemical reactions. This, combined with the need to complete larger numbers of investigations, with less resource and in shorter time, is leading researchers to look for innovative ways to gain the information they require to complete their work successfully.
In situ infrared (IR) spectroscopy has been increasingly used in synthetic organic chemistry due to its ability to deliver key pieces of information that enable researchers to elucidate the mechanism, kinetics and pathway of many different reactions.
Mettler Toledo has developed a new white paper on Metal Catalyzed Transformations Using In Situ Spectroscopy. This white paper highlights examples from academia where in situ IR spectroscopy has been used as an enabling tool to uncover key parameters in each investigation. The authors highlight the context in which in situ IR spectroscopy was used and how this helped researchers answer key questions.
To download a full copy of this white paper go to: www.mt.com/uk-mct-wp. For more information call: +44 116 2357070.