Lab Facilites

• Glove Box #1
  PureLab HE 4GB 2400 Glovebox System
  

  Our three dual-port gloveboxes are stocked with all the reagents and solvents needed to start, conduct, and work-up air-sensitive reactions. Each is equipped with a coldwell for the conduct of low-temperature reactions, vacuum and high-presssure specialty gas inlets, electrochemical leads, a balance, and a temperature-regulated hotplate. Each glovebox is specialized for the general types of air-free chemistry we conduct.

• Glove Box #2
  PureLab HE 4GB 2400 Glovebox System
  

  For standard glovebox chemistry, this nitrogen glovebox is used for oxygen-free chemistry with aprotic solvents.

• Glove Box #3
  MBraun Labmaster 130
  

  Stocked with anaerobic alcohols, acids, and water, this nitrogen glovebox can be used for any type of oxygen-free chemistry.

• Glove Box #4
  VAC Nexus 1
  

  For standard glovebox chemistry, this nitrogen glovebox is used for oxygen-free chemistry with aprotic solvents.

• Solvent System
  Glass Contour, SG Waters USA, LLC
  

  Currently we have eight dry solvents on tap: tetrahydrofuran (THF), dichloromethane (DCM), acetonitrile (MeCN), dimethoxyethane (DME), diethylether, pentane, benzene, and dimethylformamide (DMF).

• Parr Bomb
  Parr Instruments, 4700 Series
  

  For high-pressure reactions, we can conduct small scale transformations at up to 5000 psi. Our research frequently requires the use of pure gases under pressure, and the lab is stocked with cylinders including dihydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, dimethyl ether, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrous oxide.

• Fischer-Porter Tube
  Swagelock
  

  For moderate-pressure reactions, this Fischer-Porter tube allows us to perform reactions at up to 100 psi. We use a similar assembly to charge our J. Young NMR tubes to pressures up to 80 psi.

• Electrochemistry Workstation
  Pine Potentiostat
  

  This entire setup is on top of a wheeled cart, so electrochemistry experiments can be done anywhere in the lab.

• IR Spectrometer
  Nicolet iS10
  

  The instrument shown here is prepared for analyzing solutions or compressed pellets, however, we also have an Attenuated Total Reflectance attachment for analyzing neat liquid and solid samples that are stable to air.

• UV-Vis Spectrometer
  Cary-50
  

  We have standard quartz cuvettes and also sealable cuvettes for samples prepared inside the glovebox. For experiments requiring continuous in-situ measurements, we also have a dip probe. This apparatus is also on a wheeled cart, allowing for UV-Vis spectroscopic measurements to be taken anywhere in the lab.

• Gas Chromatograph
  Shimadzu GC-2014
  

  Our GC is equipped with a standard flame ionization detector (FID) and autosampler.

• Biotage
  Isolera One
  

  Used for rapid product isolation for catalytic projects and new ligand development, the biotage has become a mainstay of our lab.

• Photochemical Reactor
  Rayonet
  

  While she's not the prettiest girl on the block, she's survived at least one World War and still gets the job done.

• Fire Cabinet
  Protectoseal Co.
  

  Conveniently located near the gloveboxes, this fireproof cabinet is used for safe disposal of highly pyrophoric wastes such as those containing alkyl borane and lithium reagents.

• Gas Cabinet/Hood
  
  

  The cabinet is used for easy handling and safe storage of compressed specialty gases. Valved connections into the fume hood allows simple use of the equipment. Commonly used gases include: hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide.

• Group Computers
  Dell, PC
  

  These are available to all lab members for doing a variety of tasks, from printing papers to solving crystal structures.

• Break Room
  Black & Decker
  

  Our break room has a toater oven, kettle, coffee maker, microwave, and a small kitchenette. It serves as a place to relax, break bread, and engage in conjectural chemistry on the whiteboard.