<p>Despite the growing utilization of visible light
photochemistry in both chemistry and biology, a general low-heat photoreactor
for use across these different disciplines does not exist. Herein, we describe the design and
utilization of a standardized photoreactor for visible light driven activation
and photocatalytic chemical transformations. Using this single benchtop
photoreactor, we perform photoredox reactions across multiple visible light wavelengths,
a high throughput photocatalytic cross coupling reaction, and <i>in vitro</i> labeling of proteins and live
cells. Given the success of this reactor in all tested applications, we
envision that this multi-use photoreactor will be widely used in biology,
chemical biology, and medicinal chemistry settings.</p>
<p>Despite the growing utilization of visible light
photochemistry in both chemistry and biology, a general low-heat photoreactor
for use across these different disciplines does not exist. Herein, we describe the design and
utilization of a standardized photoreactor for visible light driven activation
and photocatalytic chemical transformations. Using this single benchtop
photoreactor, we perform photoredox reactions across multiple visible light wavelengths,
a high throughput photocatalytic cross coupling reaction, and <i>in vitro</i> labeling of proteins and live
cells. Given the success of this reactor in all tested applications, we
envision that this multi-use photoreactor will be widely used in biology,
chemical biology, and medicinal chemistry settings.</p>
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