This work work will illustrate the use of Raman spectroscopy, interfaced with a scientific microwave apparatus, as an analytical tool. Building on previous work using the Raman spectrometer to monitor reactions qualitatively, we will now demonstrate the potential of this technology to rapidly obtain kinetic data quantitatively. The facile determination of reaction order and order with respect to each reactant is demonstrated. Additionally, Arrhenius parameters such as activation energy are readily calculated. Microwave heating proves to be an ideal tool to aid in these kinetic studies, offering reproducible, non-contact heating as well as precise temperature monitoring and data recording.