ChemIONS

Being a synthetic chemist, one always go through a variety of experiences, sometimes thrilling, some other times exciting, but highly disappointing most of the times! To be an enthusiastic chemist, it demands a high content of positive energy from inside and a bright ray of hope or inspiration.  Often those reactions which are feasible by all means turns up to be futile, wasting a lot of money and a lot more precious time. 

Why does it happen? Some people say it depends on the physical conditions, some others say it depends on the chemists' skill. But is it true? Even if a skilled person could make it happen, will he able to repeat it consistently? Giving attention to details and a very keen observation of condiions, like the amount of solvent, whether solid phase or solution phase reaction is more favoured etc. may help a sharp minded chemist to excel in his/her synthetic persuites. 

The thing is that there are a lot of synthetic reactions which are very much feasible and there are a variety of chemical products availabel on the market (with some of them with killing prices!) which altogether make your synthetic efforts easy and time saving. But the truth is that they are not much valued if you publish them.  

It is always the toughest and much sought after reactions (due to their less feasibility!) that are always in demand and if you win over them, you are on the top list of publications, which brightens your career aspects also.  The synthetic chemistry in this way becomes a challenge, to stick to a specific aim and a will to persuit the difficult. Take the challenge, and enjoy the thrill of positive results and be ready to handle the deep desperations that pop up frequently!