3D-printed case wraps catalyst around magnetic stirrer

An image showing a Mannich reaction flask

Source: © Stephen Hilton/University College London

Solidified resin case impregnated with organocatalyst is easy to remove and reuse

A 3D printer has been used to make an implement with a built-in organocatalyst that can hold a magnetic stirrer. By mounting a precise amount of catalyst on a solid support that fits perfectly into a flask, the concept could be a useful addition to synthetic chemists’ toolkits.