The Use of Gases in Flow Synthesis

This review will highlight the potential benefits that can be leveraged by using flow chemistry to allow gases to be used in research in a safer and more efficient way. An overview of the different approaches used to introduce gases into flow reactors is presented along with a synopsis of the different gaseous reactions classes already successfully translated into flow.

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