摘要 |
<p>In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a reaction vessel (2) having an interior portion adapted to receive a reaction mixture. An agitator (10) is disposed relative to the reaction vessel (2) such that the agitator (10) is capable of agitating the reaction mixture. A conduit (11) is placed in fluid communication with the interior portion of the reaction vessel (2). A temperature probe (13) is placed in thermal communication with the reaction vessel (2), and an optical analyzer (20) adapted to perform real-time in situ analysis of the reaction mixture is placed proximate or within the reaction vessel (2). In operation, the reaction is monitored and reaction conditions are adjusted, if necessary, to maintain the reaction within pre-determined parameters. The reactor can be used for parallel screening of potential reactants and process conditions.</p> |