Biotage® Initiator+
Reliable and upgradable microwave synthesizer
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Biotage® Initiator+ offers fast, reproducible microwave synthesis and easily upgrades from manual to 8- or 60-position automation.
Reproducible, controlled reactions
Biotage® Initiator+ delivers fast and reliable synthesis, even for challenging reactions, at temperatures up to 300 °C and 30 bar pressure. Four vial sizes are available for flexible scale up from milligrams to grams and a triple-tier safety lock ensures maximum operator safety. The system is easily upgradeable with Robot Eight or Robot Sixty for automation.
Simple, guided operation
Scalable automation
Upgrade easily from manual use to 8- or 60-position automation to match your throughput needs. Ideal for multi-user labs, library synthesis, and scale out, with flexible vial formats and hands-free operation. The scalable options allow queuing, making them a great fit for shared lab environments.
Faster reactions, less waste
Specifications
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Reaction volumes
0.2–20 mL -
Temperature range
40–300 °C -
Sample processor
Upgradable with Robot Eight / Robot Sixty processing capacity 8 vials / 60 vials Rack capacity (large) 2x2 vials / 2x12 vials Rack capacity (small) 2x4 vials/ 2x30 vials
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Interfaces
On-board computer with 10.4” diagonal touch screen interface.
Archiving/back-up is done via USB.
Printing is done via LAN.
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Location
A laboratory fume hood with the capacity to handle leakage of solvents and provide suitable airflow to prevent the build-up of flammable vapors.
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Ambient temperature
Operating temperature: 18–32 °C
Storage and transportation temperature: -25 °C to 60 °C -
Humidity
20–95% RH (non-condensing).
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Electrical supply
100–120, 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Connect only to a grounded outlet.
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Max power consumed
1100 VA
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Cooling
Pressurized air supply: >60 L/min (2.1 cubic feet/min), 2.5–4.0 bar (0.25–0.40 MPa; 36–58 psi)
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Weight
21 kg (48.5 lbs)
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Dimensions
Footprint: (W x D) 365 x 422 (14.4" x 16.6")
Height: 421 mm (16.6") -
Max sound level
70 dB(A)
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Ports
Ethernet LAN port. Complies with IEEE 802.3 (ANSI 8802-3).
USB port. Complies with USB 3.0 -
Certificates
CE, CSA certified
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Temperature increase
Typically 2–5 °C/sec depending on solvent and power applied
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Reaction time
Up to 96 hours. Typically, most reactions require 2–15 minutes of irradiation.
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Pressure range
0–30 bar (3 MPa; 435 psi)
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Power range
0–400 W from magnetron at 2.45 GHz
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Agitation
Variable magnetic stirrer (300–900 RPM)
Resources
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White paper
Reducing the bottleneck in target synthesis
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White paper
Practical requirements of a microwave synthesizer
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Customer case
Kissei Pharmaceutical - Effective drug development with modern microwave and flash purification equipment
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Customer case
California State University at San Marcos - A huge impact on productivity
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