One-pot synthesis

In chemistry a one-pot synthesis is a strategy with the aim to improve the effiency of a chemical reaction whereby a reactant is subjected to successive chemical reactions in one and the same reactor. This is much desired by chemists because a lenghty separation process and purification of the intermediate chemical compounds can be avoided saving resources, time and it increases chemical yield.

Related Topics:
Chemistry - Chemical reaction - Reactant - Separation process - Purification - Chemical compounds - Chemical yield

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One example of a one-pot synthesis is the total synthesis of tropinone or the Gassman indole synthesis.

Related Topics:
Total synthesis - Tropinone - Gassman indole synthesis

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A sequential one-pot synthesis with reagents added to a reactor on at the time and without workup is also called a telescoping synthesis.

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