Compound purity & pricing… some facts beyond the gut feeling
Why can increasing the purity of a chemical compound from 95% to 99% dramatically increase its price? The answer lies far beyond a simple percentage. This article explains how purification complexity, impurity profiles, application requirements, and chemical specifications influence the real cost of custom synthesis. Discover why defining a specification instead of asking only for purity leads to better purchasing decisions and more cost-effective chemical development projects.
From Stadium to Lab: The Molecule Hiding in Plain Sight
What does a football have in common with cutting-edge chemistry? More than you might think. The iconic pattern of pentagons and hexagons mirrors the molecular structure of Buckminsterfullerene (C60), one of the most fascinating carbon nanomaterials. This article explores why fullerenes are gaining renewed attention in functional materials, organic electronics, nanotechnology, and sustainable innovation. It also examines the real industrial challenge: not the synthesis of C60 itself, but the scalable, reproducible, and regulatory-compliant functionalization of fullerene derivatives. Discover how custom synthesis, process chemistry, and route optimization are transforming promising laboratory concepts into practical industrial solutions.
Networking as a chemical CRO: bold focus, full service or kind of King Lear?
What scope and kind of network do customers expect from a chemical CRO? Key Takeaways ✔ A successful Chemical CRO is defined by scientific expertise—not by trying to solve every problem. ✔ Focusing on core competencies in custom synthesis creates greater value than offering expertise outside your field. ✔ Strategic chemical networks complement in-house capabilities […]
Understanding CROs, CMOs, CDMOs & CRDMOs
Have you experienced problems with distinguishing between CMOs and CDMOs and finally (chemical) CROs or CRDMOs? Navigating the CRO, CDMO and Custom Synthesis Landscape: Why Even Experienced Buyers Often Get It Wrong As a manager of a smaller (chemical custom) synthesis company I have been dealing with this issue for more than 20 years. From […]