Quick Alchemy and Leaving Reagents free

[MorphiusLink]

Hi All,

So I have just taken the Alchemist's Dedication feat for my character allowing me to use Advanced Alchemy and use my 2 reagents to create 2 batched of infused items.

My Question is: Can I leave 1 or more of those reagents free (kind of like leaving spell slots open) and prepare a batch of an infused alchemical items at any point during the day during a break, or must they be used during the morning preparations or be wasted. If so, how long would it take to brew a batch?

Thanks

[BellyBeard]

In the advanced alchemy class feature, it says that you can create infused alchemical items during your daily preparations. This means it has to be done in the morning, like a wizard's spells. If you want more flexibility, you can take the Quick Alchemy feat at 4 to allow for saving reagents for later and brewing on the fly.

I don't think prepared casters can leave slots open any more either, FWIW.

[MorphiusLink]

Thanks BellyBeard. I had completely missed that Leaving spell slots open was dropped in 2e.

Appreciate it.