ArticleMagnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC2026
Assessment of Cryogen-Free NMR as Process Analytical Technology for Chemical Process Understanding Across Field Strengths.
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Abstract
Understanding chemical reactions is central to pharmaceutical and chemical development, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is increasingly attractive for reaction analysis because it provides direct structural insight and quantitative information without dependence on response factors. However, conventional high-field NMR instruments are rarely located in chemistry laboratories due to demanding infrastructure requirements and reliance on liquid cryogens. Recent advances in cryogen-free magnet technologies address this limitation and enable practical deployment of NMR directly in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This work evaluates cryogen-free NMR as a process analytical technology (PAT) by comparing a 400-MHz high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet NMR system with an 80-MHz benchtop NMR instrument. Two representative reactions were studied: a ring-closing metathesis reaction and the transesterification of a pinacol arylboronic ester to an aryl triolborate. The comparison focuses on data quality, the ability to extract kinetic and speciation information, and the strengths and limitations of each platform for complex reaction monitoring. Results demonstrate that both cryogen-free systems can deliver meaningful reaction insights, including in cases with overlapping NMR signals, while offering distinct technical advantages. The higher-field HTS system provides improved resolution and analytical capability, whereas the benchtop instrument offers simplicity, accessibility, and ease of integration. Overall, cryogen-free NMR instruments lower barriers to adoption, eliminate liquid-cryogen's requirements, and expand the use of NMR for routine reaction monitoring. These technologies enable broader application of NMR-based PAT, and support more informed decision-making in chemistry laboratories and manufacturing settings across diverse reaction types and operational scales worldwide.
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