The FlowStart is a complete package for flow chemistry at an affordable price. It is easy to install and operate with accurate control over temperature and flow. Two pump modules enable easy control over flow rates. By changing flow rates, you can influence the experimental parameters such as reaction time, mixing ratio and droplet size. The temperature controller heats or cools your microreactor to the desired temperature in a fast, easy and accurate way. The plug-and-play controller is equipped with an intuitive and straightforward interface. The FlowStart is compatible with a wide range of microreactors supplied by FutureChemistry. You can find more information in the microreactor section.

Applications
The FlowStart can be used for flow chemistry feasibility investigation. It is the perfect system to investigate the possibility and robustness of flow chemistry for your process. With use of the FlowStart a batch process can be translated to a continuous flow process. Therefore using this system the first flow chemistry lab experiments will be carried out. This phase includes a setup of the chemical analysis e.g. raw materials, end product, side products and/or (enantio)selectivity which is of utmost importance for the next phase: the process optimisation for which the FlowScreen can be used.

Technical benefits
Continuous production of chemical compounds by microreactor technology has proven to be a major benefit for many applications. In contrast to chemistry in batch mode, flow chemistry offers a number of benefits such as increased safety and better control over your chemical reaction. Better control results in a higher yield, better selectivity and higher reproducibility. In addition to these well-known benefits of flow chemistry, microreactors offer small scale operation. This results in a lower consumption of chemicals and reduction in  waste. FlowStart lets you enjoy all the benefits of flow chemistry in an easy and financially accessible way. There are no technological barriers and you can get started with flow chemistry literally within minutes.

Specifications
The FlowStart is a complete setup, including:

Temperature Module

Microreactor Holder

Pump module (when used with syringe B-242)

Extender Tool