Will This Revolutionize Chemistry? (Organic Electrochemistry)

In this video I am showing a typical procedure for how to conduct synthetic organic electrochemistry, using the Electrasyn. It shows that it is a lot easier, safer and more convenient than regular organic chemistry where dangerous and more expensive reagents are required. It is also more atom-economic and reduces the amount of steps.

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This video was sponsored by IKA. It contains a product placement for the Electrasyn 2.0. The Electrasyn 2.0, electrodes and reagents were provided by IKA. IKA had no role in the production of this video nor influenced what I said.

[Chemiolis]

I finished this video several weeks ago already, but I had to wait before I could publish it, so this is not the only thing I have been working on since my last video! Expect more (hopefully) soon.

[Amateur.Chemistry]

Bro literally combined the two worst types of chemistry in existence and got an actual, measurable yield which is really impressive

[sorooshsaghebi]

You are constantly raising the roof in YT chemistry community… mad respect

[ottowalter]

I am so happy to see a video regarding my field of research!
Just to make it clear the Electrasyn is not the best set up to start synth. electro organic synthesis. There is a lot of literature regarding galvanostatic reactions from other groups only using a lab power supply and simple electrodes. I would be super happy to see more of electrosynthesis videos on your channel. You could contact me for some easy synthetic procedures or literature to show on your channel!

[liammccreary]

You’re basically the only organic chemist on YouTube who still makes legitimate chemistry videos! Please keep it up, your content is amazing!

[sheepwars]

Electro organic chemistry sounds fascinating and all, but what really blew my mind in that video was this showerhead funnel you used to fill your column with solvent at 8:00 .

I haven't run a column in 8 years but where was this piece of glassware when I did? I've never seen this anywhere. Our glassblowers could have easily made this. I feel like i missed out on something important.

[chemdelic]

Always improving brother! Good video! Also this is black magic

[Correct_Opinion]

Reject complicated organic catalysts, embrace electrons

[kingofblu]

I was always interested in electro chem and I’m finishing up my second semester of ochem. This video really got me hyped to see how vast electro chem can be! I don’t think I’ll end up doing this in the future, but it still looks amazing!

[eaeis]

I once asked a professor who is specialised in organic electrochemistry why they don’t use the Elektrasyn. He told me that it is a nightmare to work with because the magnetic stirrer tends to break the electrodes. I forgot the other points but people like to jump on trains when it comes to high impact research

[erickpatino]

Organic electrochemist right here! Great video. I use electrasyn quite often and can say it changes the game for good. Electrochemistry introduces more variables besides that of organic chemistry, which can be a nightmare for some but also an advantage as you can get different outcomes from the pure electrochemical optimization. Gladly electrasyn handles that very well and not much electrochemistry is required for one to get to know the field

[spiderdude]

This kind of chemistry is incredibly exciting. Can’t wait to see how it evolves and grows

[ligmabaldrich]

This made my day! Please don't stop uploading chem content. I need my chemistry fix over the break.

[dillaques]

Awesome chemistry! I want to try some electrochemical organic synthesis now!

[williambouthillier]

Man, I absolutely love these creative synthesis videos. While I do think you a have a lot of talent as an experimental chemist, what I appreciate the mosts out of your content is your apparent theoretical knowledge and the way you share it with the public. As a new PhD student in org chem, it's amazing to finally have youtubers such as you and Chemdelic doing not only the experimental work on video but also showcasing the theoretical aspects of planning a synthesis, figuring out reaction mechanisms and ultimately pushing the boundries of science. I couldn't enjoy it more, keep up the good work❤

[snowdaysrule]

Yay electrochemistry! I just got done running a chlorate cell with mmo electrodes and an old pc power supply at 4A for 60 days ❤

[simonlinser]

Ive been thinking about this topic and I'm not any type of chemist but really find it interesting

[samira.]

Echem is awesome! Thanks for making a great video showing the emerging practicality of electrosynthesis :)

[EnUsUserScreenname]

Kinda got me excited about the progesterone synthesis... any chance you're gonna do a video about prog or maybe estradiol? 🤠

[ejkozan]

Electrasyn! <3 Love to see one in wild!
Can not wait to see more with it, especially that it can be also used as analytical instrument with chronovoltamperometry