
ThalesNano's new flow reactor, the O-Cube has been specifically designed to take the risk out of ozonolysis and other low temperature reactions. The O-Cube enables chemists of any level to safely perform ozonolysis in a laboratory environment while achieving the same results.
The O-Cube works by combining a continuous-flow of substrate with ozone (generated from an in-built ozoniser) at temperatures between room temperature and -20oC. The ozonide reaction intermediate is combined with an oxidative or reductive quench reagent under cooling to generate the required product. The product elutes from the reactor in minutes for quick analysis. The ozone production may be turned off, so that other low temperature reactions may be performed.
The O-Cube has the following advantages
o Safety – The ozonide is generated and then quenched continuously
o Selectivity – The residence time of the substrate in the reactor can be very precisely controlled. This enables the user to target a specific product.
o Simplicity - The system automatically controls the delivery of ozone giving true “walk-away” functionality!
For more information on the O-Cube and other ThalesNano products please contact customer service on 1800 251 799 or email info@johnmorris.com.au