Some knowledge of basic synthetic techniques is assumed in the videos below. Click here for a list of suggested review videos.
Writing a Lab Notebook
Tips for Common Lab Techniques
Performing a Suction Filtration
Setting Up a Recirculating Condenser
Using a Rotary Evaporator (Rotovap)
Purging a Flask with Nitrogen Gas
Using a Schlenk Line
Drying a Solid Under High Vacuum
Manipulating Liquids Under a Nitrogen Atmosphere
Evaporating a Solvent Under High Vacuum
Using a Glove Box
Microwave-Assisted Reflux
Recording a UV-Vis Spectrum
Recording an IR Spectrum
Recording an Emission (em) Spectrum
COMING SOON
Preparing an NMR Sample
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