Custom Synthesis – How It Works in Practice
Custom Synthesis – How It Works in Practice
Can every chemical be bought?
There are numerous chemical suppliers on the market offering thousands – if not more – of compounds. It’s not uncommon to find the same substance in several suppliers’ portfolios. But sometimes things are not that simple. You may come across a situation where the compound you need is hard to find or – in the worst case – not available at all. What can you do then? Have you heard about custom synthesis?
When the required compound is not available
Process impurities of pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals, metabolites of active substances, natural products, and compounds not found in scientific databases – all these have one thing in common: they’re hard to access. Fortunately, such compounds can still be obtained through chemical synthesis. Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to build your own lab and take on the demanding challenge of synthetic chemistry yourself. There’s a much simpler option – working with a specialized company experienced in custom chemical synthesis. That’s exactly what we do at Synthex Technologies.
First contact – what we need from you
You need a hard-to-find chemical compound, and you already know that Synthex Technologies specializes in organic synthesis. So, what’s next? First, we encourage you to get in touch and share your expectations. You can contact us via the form on our website, send us an email, or simply call us – our contact details are listed in the footer of our webpage. To begin, we’ll need some essential information:
- the compound name,
- its CAS number (if available),
- and its chemical structure.
Preparing a quotation – how it’s done
Once we’ve gathered all the necessary information, we can begin preparing your quotation. Depending on the complexity of the target molecule, this process usually takes from several days to two weeks. During this time, our experts evaluate possible synthetic routes based on literature and patent reviews, as well as our own experience. After selecting the most promising approach, we identify suppliers for key raw materials and estimate the overall lead time. It’s worth noting that the quotation process – even though it can be time-consuming – is completely free of charge.
Decision time – flexibility and technical support
After receiving the quotation, we’ll be looking forward to your decision. If you have any questions regarding cost, lead time, or any other aspect of the project, we’ll be happy to discuss them. At every stage of collaboration, we remain flexible and do our best to adapt to each client’s needs and possibilities. Whenever questions arise, we’re always ready to help.
In the lab – from plan to final product
Once you accept the quotation, we order all necessary materials and begin laboratory work. You’ll be informed when the synthesis starts. At this stage, our synthetic plan becomes reality – and if everything goes as planned, your compound will be ready for shipment within the agreed timeline. Each synthesized molecule is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA). Our standard CoA confirms compound identity using ¹H NMR and MS analyses, and determines purity by HPLC. Additional analytical methods can be provided upon request – we’re always open to aligning with your needs.
Custom synthesis? Choose the experts!
Synthex Technologies has been carrying out custom synthesis projects since 2012, completing hundreds of successful syntheses along the way. You can find examples of compounds we’ve synthesized in our online catalogue. Our team is built around PhD-level chemists with proven scientific achievements in organic synthesis. If you’re looking for a reliable partner in custom synthesis – get in touch with us today.