An approach for continuous-flow processing of reactions that involve the in situ formation of organic products

A simple adaptation allows batch protocols developed using microwave heating that involve formation of solid organic products to be scaled up using conventionally-heated flow chemistry with minimal or no re-optimization or modification. The product stream is intercepted with a flow of a suitable organic solvent upon exiting the heated zone, this solubilizing the product and allowing it to pass through the back-pressure regulator without aggregation of particulate material.