The Thermo Scientific™ Savant™ SpeedVac™ SPD130DLX vacuum concentrator is a medium-capacity, vacuum concentrator with a modular design. It is compatible with a wide variety of solvents and offers resistance to TFA, DMSO, and other aggressive solvents used in combinatorial chemistry applications.
- Proven reliability: Over 50 years of experience with the Savant SpeedVac family
- Consistent drying time: Heated glass lid reduces drying times and prevents condensation
- User-friendly: Intuitive interface with three preset and three user-defined programs for efficient operation
- Safety assurance: Soft-close lid locks securely; hands-free operation with lid stay mechanism and audible alarm
- Data transfer: USB port for downloading live run data enhances transferability
The use of solvents in analytical and preparative laboratory procedures is essential for various applications, such as removing ethyl acetate from samples for Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase (CAT) assays, isolating drug metabolites in solid phase extracts, and preparing analytes for further analysis through evapouration. Ethyl acetate, acetone, chloroform, hexane, and methylene chloride are commonly used solvents due to their specific properties. For instance, acetone's high volatility and excellent solvating capabilities make it ideal for concentrating samples, while chloroform's non-polar nature is suitable for dissolving a wide range of organic compounds.
Ethyl acetate is preferred for extractions and chromatography due to its moderate polarity and lower toxicity, compared to chloroform and methylene chloride. Hexane, being non-polar, is effective in dissolving lipids and is commonly used in oil and fat extraction. Methylene chloride, known for its high volatility and excellent solvating properties, is frequently employed in extractions and chemical reactions. The choice and application of these solvents are critical for optimizing processes such as removing interfering compounds, extracting metabolites, and concentrating analytes, ultimately ensuring accurate and reliable results in scientific research.
Bestellinformation: SPD130P1-230 includes Acid-resistant SpeedVac™ vacuum concentrator, ultralow-temperature refrigerated vapour trap (–105 °C), vacuum pump, glass condensation flask, digital vacuum gauge, vacuum tubing kit, chemical cartridge trap, cartridge for vapour trap, cryocool heat transfer fluid (1 L), RH64-11 rotor.
