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By using electrical energy to drive chemical change, a targeted section of the molecule can be transformed while leaving the rest of the structure untouched. In addition, the use of electricity replaces toxic and costly chemicals allowing the synthesis to be completed more efficiently, cleaner, and cheaper. Our new SynLectro™ Electrolysis Platform is designed to simplify and standardize electrochemical organic synthesis at research and batch scale. With our convenient portfolio, there is no need to design or construct your setup anymore. Just choose your kit or pick your components a’la carte and you are ready to explore new electrochemical reactions. Learn more about each component of the SynLectro™ Electrolysis Platform:  __Figure 1.__Starter Kit 50 Starter Kit ### Starter Kit 50 Starter Kit Our 50 mL Starter Kit, containing a 50 mL glass cell, a PTFE stopper and sleeve, two electrode holders, and six electrodes (2 graphite, stainless steel, nickel, lead, and zinc), is the perfect way to experiment using electrochemistry for organic synthesis. ### 200 mL Starter Kit Our 200 mL Starter Kit, containing a 200 mL glass cell, PTFE stopper and sleeve, two electrode holders, and six electrodes (2 graphite, stainless steel, nickel, lead, and zinc), is the perfect way to scale-up reactions using electrochemistry. Key Features - No need to self-design equipment for reactions - Easy-to-use set-up for provides consistency and reproducibility - Compatible with commercial power supplies - Supports 2- or 3-electrode setups - Ensures safety – open system, stopper separates electrical contacts from electrolyte ## Materials Sorry, an unexpected error has occurred Response not successful: Received status code 500  __Figure 2.__Glass Cells and Stoppers ### Glass Cells and Stoppers We offer four different cell configurations, a 50 mL cell, a 50 mL jacketed cell, a 200 mL cell, and a 200 mL jacketed cell. Our jacketed cells provide a simple interface to connect an external temperature control system to either heat or cool the electrolyte. Our PTFE stopper and PTFE sleeve has been designed to separate electrical contacts from electrolyte and work exclusively with our glass cells. Key Features - Designed to simplify setup, optimize reactivity, and improve safety - Side-arm enables connection to reflux condenser or inert gas - Jacketed option supports thermal control - Chemical resistant material (PTFE) - Protects electrical contacts from electrolytes - Sleeve (optional) prevents seized joints ## Materials Sorry, an unexpected error has occurred Response not successful: Received status code 500  __Figure 3.__Electrode Holders ### Electrode Holders We offer two electrode holder options: a stainless-steel electrode holder and a PTFE electrode holder, to connect the power source to the electrode. Key Features - Fits snuggly through stopper, holding electrodes firmly in place to create homogenous electric field - Electrical contact end is compatible with commercial power supplies - Stainless steel - PTFE electrode holder prevents damage/scratching to electrode surface - for use with soft electrodes ## Materials Sorry, an unexpected error has occurred Response not successful: Received status code 500  __Figure 4.__Electrodes ### Electrodes Choose from 14 different materials: - Nickel Electrode - Stainless Steel Electrode - Copper Electrode - Tin Electrode - Lead Electrode - Leaded Bronze Electrode - Zinc Electrode - Magnesium Electrode - Aluminum Electrode - Graphite Electrode - Glassy Carbon Electrode - Boron-doped Diamond Electrode - Nickel Foam Electrode - Graphite Felt Electrode Key Features - Each electrode has a dimension of 3x20x60mm, tailored to fit within our cells - Tailor designed to fit with cells, allowing for optimal active electrode surface ## Materials Sorry, an unexpected error has occurred Response not successful: Received status code 500 ### SynLectro™ Electrolysis Platform in Action We’ve compiled representative literature examples using the SynLectro™ platform for electrochemistry: [Reductive cyclization to access 2H-2-(aryl)-benzo\[d\]-1,2,3-triazoles](https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201905874) [Nitrone synthesis from nitroarenes and aldehydes](https://doi.org/10.1039/C8GC00474A) [Benzyl-aryl cross-coupling](https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201804997) [Phenol and anilide couplings](https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aao3920) __Related Articles__ - [Acid and Base Chart — Table of Acids & Bases](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/technical-documents/technical-article/chemistry-and-synthesis/acid-base-chart) - [1-hydrosilatrane](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/technical-documents/technical-article/chemistry-and-synthesis/organic-reaction-toolbox/1-hydrosilatrane) - [Aldol Condensation Reaction](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/technical-documents/technical-article/chemistry-and-synthesis/organic-reaction-toolbox/aldol-condensation-reaction) - [Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation Reaction](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/technical-documents/technical-article/chemistry-and-synthesis/organic-reaction-toolbox/baeyer-villiger-oxidation-reaction) - [Biginelli Reaction](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/technical-documents/technical-article/chemistry-and-synthesis/organic-reaction-toolbox/biginelli-reaction) - [Spirocyclic Building Blocks for Scaffold Assembly](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/technical-documents/technical-article/chemistry-and-synthesis/organic-reaction-toolbox/carreira-spirocycles) - [Diels–Alder Reaction](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/technical-documents/technical-article/chemistry-and-synthesis/organic-reaction-toolbox/diels-alder-reaction) __Related Product Categories__ - [Chemical Synthesis](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/products/chemistry-and-biochemicals/chemical-synthesis) - [Catalysts](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/products/chemistry-and-biochemicals/catalysts) - [Synthesis Enabling Tools](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/products/chemistry-and-biochemicals/synthesis-enabling-tools) - [Photoreactors](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/products/chemistry-and-biochemicals/synthesis-enabling-tools/photoreactors) - [Greener Alternative Products](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/products/chemistry-and-biochemicals/greener-alternative-products) - [Electrosynthesis](https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/products/chemistry-and-biochemicals/synthesis-enabling-tools/electrosynthesis-platform) Top __Sign In To Continue__ To continue reading please sign in or create an account. 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