A simple flowcell for reaction monitoring by NMR.

A simple, cheap and flexible flowcell based on a standard 5 mm NMR tube, designed for the monitoring of reactions but of wide applicability, is described. No modification of the NMR instrument is needed, allowing the system to be employed with any conventional NMR probe and magnet. The system is robust and economical in use of reagents, and can be used for studying both homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. Copyright (c) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.