Boliao...so decided to list some of the boring things I have to do in the lab
1. Wash glassware...gotta do it practically everyday...sometimes more than once a day!!! It's dangerous too...haha...managed to cut my thumb which took more than 3 weeks to heal!!
2. Cut TLC (thin layer chromatography) plates...at least dun have to do this so frequently :P
3. Run TLC...I always end up over-running the plate...
4. Run column...super boring!! and I also hate the washing of test tubes after that..
5. Recrystallization...need to figure which solvent to use...and the recrystallization process is just too slow...or is it I'm just lousy at it :P
6. Order chemicals...getting quotations for my chemicals is such a waste of time...
7. Transfer solvents...from the big big 16L tin to smaller 2.5 or 4L bottles...it's hazardous too...with all the fumes we inhale while transferring...
8. Fill up the acetone bottle for rinsing after washing
In conclusion, synthesis is fun...but it's associated with too many boring things during the work-up and after...sighz...
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