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CHEMUK 2026 takes place at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, on 20th and 21st May and the Asynt team can’t wait. Schedule your visit Day 1: we’re to be joined by celebrated chemist, Dr Josh Smalley, who’ll be sharing a live masterclass in combined gastronomy and chemistry for your delectation. Find him on the Asynt stand, H102, throughout the day and for his first demo at midday. Day 2: Flow Chemistry s…

Numerous variables play a key role in photochemical reactions: wavelength, light intensity, time, temperature, stoichiometry and more. Often even small variations can result in very different results, and being able to test different parameters allows for reaction optimisation. This is one of the key reasons Asynt has developed a wide range of photochemical reactors designed for this kind of high…

Introducing the Asynt March 2026 Chemistry Newsletter: Continuous Flow Synthesis of Meso-substituted Porphyrins With Inline UV-Vis Analysis Porphyrins are some of the most elegant and important molecules found in nature, from chlorophyll driving photosynthesis to haem enabling oxygen transport. As we move into spring, when the chemistry of the natural world comes back into focus, it feels like a …

Curious how far automated Flow Chemistry can go? Read this Nature.com paper… We are pleased to share that the Cresswell Group, led by Dr Alexander J. Cresswell at the University of Bath (UK), have demonstrated the synthesis of a number of spirocyclic tetrahydonaphthyridines (THNs) expanding the chemical space of these important scaffolds for drug discovery. Presented at the recent Automated Synth…

The Donnelly Research Group at Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK) has published a compelling case study highlighting significant operational and scientific advantages when performing parallel inert chemistry using the DrySyn OCTO 8-position Reaction Station, a compact benchtop synthesis platform developed by Asynt. Parallel reaction screening lies at the heart of modern synthetic chemistry, a…

A recent study showcases the successful continuous flow synthesis of meso-substituted porphyrins, with real-time UV–Vis monitoring using the FlowUV device from Asynt. The abstract reads: Graphical Abstract Porphyrin derivatives have found diverse applications due to their attractive photophysical and catalytic properties, but remain challenging to synthesize, particularly at scale. Porphyrin synt…

With St Patrick’s day rolling around for another year, on 17th March we will once again join the Irish in celebrating their national day that many like to adopt no matter what their nationality! The most popular drinks enjoyed are dominated by stouts – deeply coloured, highly bitter, mild alcohol content and full of bubbles, each glass of stout is a sensory overload, so I wanted to quickly delve …

Flow chemistry and photochemistry are both being increasingly utilised in synthetic chemistry. Flow chemistry allows for safer, more controllable processing and easier scale-up. Photochemistry has opened up novel routes that can be cleaner and more energy-efficient than standard synthesis. Continuous flow is one of the most effective ways to run photochemistry. It solves a lot of the practical ch…

The Chemistry Of Love… Under Pressure February brings Valentine’s Day, romance and of course diamonds. But did you know that diamonds do not have to come from deep within the earth? Synthetic diamonds are created by recreating nature’s conditions in the lab using very high pressure and high temperature. Carbon is placed under immense pressure, often tens of thousands of atmospheres and heated to …

Quadracell high pressure reactor evaluation: Read the open-access paper online: Formylation–Decarbonylation Relay Strategy for the Selective Hydrogenation of CO2 to CO The Quadracell reactor in this paper enabled us to improve the efficiency of the reverse water–gas shift reaction (the conversion of CO₂ and H₂ to CO and H₂O) using homogeneous catalysts. In this setup, we carried out the hydrogena…

Continuous flow chemistry modules come in a wide range of designs and geometries, with a system often requiring multiple units. By using modular reactors, you can adapt and add to your flow system as your research progresses, allowing you to introduce flow chemistry, mixing for heterogeneous reagents, heating, cooling, and more. The post The Benefits of Modular Flow Chemistry appeared first on As…

Asynt brings flexible, parallel photochemistry to a platform already trusted for precise reaction control. The post Lighthouse Photoreactor Module Expands Integrity 10 platform for Controlled, High-Throughput Photochemistry appeared first on Asynt .

Shine More Light On Your Integrity 10 This January We’re excited to introduce the Lighthouse for Integrity 10, a new photoreactor module designed to bring powerful, flexible photochemistry directly to your The post January 2026 Chemistry Newsletter appeared first on Asynt .

By using overhead stirring across the scale up processes, researchers can gain a better understanding of how their chemistry will scale than if they switched methods as they increased volume, all while avoids many of the draw backs that come with magnetic stirring. The post Scaling Up Overhead Stirring appeared first on Asynt .

One of the best definitions of sustainable chemistry are the 12 principles of green chemistry. Here's how Asynt's product range can help improve these in your lab The post Tools for Improving your Sustainable Chemistry appeared first on Asynt .

The Donnelly Lab is a young, dynamic, and growing research group within the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. Their research is driven by expertise in catalysis, organic synthesis, and polymer chemistry. Here's their feedback on the DrySyn Octo. The post DrySyn Octo Evaluation: Heriot-Watt University – Parallel Inert Chemistry appeared first on Asynt .

As far as my family are concerned, the crowning glory of any Christmas dinner is the mighty roast potato but how does the chemistry of this festive star affect the outcome of your feast? The post The chemistry of roast potatoes appeared first on Asynt .

The DrySyn MiniSpin was designed to allow for powerful overhead stirring of reaction vials. You can run up to three MiniSpins on a single hotplate allowing for a total of twelve reactions in parallel. The post Overhead Stirring for Reaction Vials appeared first on Asynt .

NEW DrySyn MiniSpin heralds a new era of stirring precision for small-volume reactions. The post DrySyn MiniSpin: Pioneering precision overhead vial stirring for the modern lab appeared first on Asynt .

Asynt Chemistry Newsletter December 2025 Overview: Wrapping Up the Year with Innovation and Value As we approach the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on an incredible The post Asynt Chemistry Newsletter December 2025 appeared first on Asynt .