Rotary Evaporator (Rotovap)

Distills volatile solvents under vacuum efficiently using rotation and reduced pressure.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Reduced pressure lowers solvent boiling points, allowing removal below decomposition temperatures.
• Rotation spreads a thin liquid film across the flask wall, accelerating evaporation.
• Standard tool for concentrating reaction products after organic extractions.

Specifications & Metrics

• MEASURES: Solvent removal