Enabling the production of high-value chemicals like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and more with precise and efficient synthesis of complex molecules.
Biocatalysis harnesses the power of enzymes or microorganisms to catalyze chemical reactions, enabling the efficient and sustainable synthesis of complex molecules. This green chemistry approach is crucial for producing high-value compounds in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.
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Applications of Biocatalysis in key industries
Pharmaceuticals
Enables the synthesis of chiral drugs, antibiotics, and APIs with unmatched precision and efficiency.
Agrochemicals
Used for producing bio-based pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers with eco-friendly processes.
Industrial Chemicals
Facilitates the creation of bio-based polymers, surfactants, and fine chemicals for diverse applications.
Biocatalysis in the Synthesis of Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, is synthesized using a highly efficient biocatalytic fermentation process. This approach utilizes enzymatic transformation to produce the key chiral intermediate, reducing the need for traditional chemical resolution methods.
Reaction
Substrate: A prochiral ketone intermediate
Enzyme: Transaminase (TA) - a biocatalyst that enables asymmetric amination
Cyanation is a chemical process that introduces a cyano group (-CN) in...
Hydrogenation
Hydrogenation is a chemical process in which hydrogen (H2) is added to...
Biocatalysis
Biocatalysis harnesses the power of enzymes or microorganisms to catal...
Fluorination
Fluorination is a chemical process used to introduce one or more fluor...
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From lab-scale testing to pilot-scale production to finished formulations and regulatory support, our CRO services are designed to streamline your journey to market with precision and expertise.
From lab-scale testing to pilot-scale production to finished formulations and regulatory support, our CRO services are designed to streamline your journey to market with precision and expertise.