The isolation and analysis of your air-sensitive product requires careful manipulation of your compound

Some basic experimental set ups for performing reactions with air-sensitive compounds and how to add solids and liquids

The basis of all Schlenk line work, the evacuate-refill cycle, and how to dry and/or degas solvents for air-sensitive reactions

Schlenk lines can be daunting for the first-time user. We looked at basic Schlenk line design and how to start and stop a Schlenk line

How do you grow a crystal if your compound decomposes in air? We look at techniques that work for both air-sensitive and air-stable compounds

Patience, luck, and no small amount of skill are required to grow the perfect crystal for X-ray diffraction. Maximize your chances of getting that elusive crystal

Patience, luck, and no small amount of skill are required to grow the perfect crystal for X-ray diffraction. Maximize your chances of getting that elusive crystal

No matter how carefully you prepare and run your column, things can still go wrong. We look at some common problems and possible alternatives

How to make a capillary spotter for use in thin layer chromatography (TLC)

We look at some of the factors that affect separation in a chromatography column to help you make the right choices when setting up a column