Synthesis Laboratory

Organic Synthesis Laboratory

We perform organic and polymer chemistry, chemical treatments and purifications

SPECIFIC POLYMERS’ main activity is dedicated to the custom synthesis of various molecules and macromolecules, i.e. building blocks, monomers and polymers. Our lab is equipped with high-tech units to synthesize specific products from grams to hundreds of grams or even a kilogram, for particular reactions.

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Synthesis devices

Our synthesis laboratory is equipped with the following conventional synthesis equipment, allowing the achievement of organic chemistry reactions or the synthesis of polymers:

  • Multiscale reactors, round bottom flask (10 mL → 5L)
  • Condenser (Vigreux, Snyder), double vacuum ramp / dual manifold, cold trap, soxhlet extraction apparatus, Dean–Stark apparatus, sealed tubes, Schlenk flasks
  • Syringe driver, dropping funnels, solid addition funnels
  • Electronic and analytical balance

Our synthesis laboratory is equipped with the following conventional synthesis equipment, allowing the achievement of organic chemistry reactions or the synthesis of polymers:

  • Multiscale reactors, round bottom flask (10 mL → 5L)
  • Condenser (Vigreux, Snyder), double vacuum ramp / dual manifold, cold trap, soxhlet extraction apparatus, Dean–Stark apparatus, sealed tubes, Schlenk flasks
  • Syringe driver, dropping funnels, solid addition funnels
  • Electronic and analytical balance

Treatments and purifications

After synthesis, our treatment and purification apparatus allows us to obtain desired products with high purity levels. Treatments and purification methods depend on the chemical nature and physical form of the products. Depending on our objectives, various classical treatments, such as solvent removal by rotatory evaporation, distillation, cryodistillation, dialysis, liquid-liquid extraction, recrystallization, polymer precipitation/coagulation or heating drying, can be implemented in our labs.

organic synthesis laboratory SPECIFIC POLYMERS
organic synthesis laboratory SPECIFIC POLYMERS

After synthesis, our treatment and purification apparatus allows us to obtain desired products with high purity levels. Treatments and purification methods depend on the chemical nature and physical form of the products. Depending on our objectives, various classical treatments, such as solvent removal by rotatory evaporation, distillation, cryodistillation, dialysis, liquid-liquid extraction, recrystallization, polymer precipitation/coagulation or heating drying, can be implemented in our labs.

Moreover, we are equipped with specific apparatus to provide high purity-products to our customers and partners:

Flash Chromatography :

Interchim Puriflash 215

Laboratory centrifuge

Sorvall ST 16

Cosmos Freeze

dryer

Support equipment

Lab safety and waste treatment

Support equipment

The functioning of all our synthesis, treatment and purification devices is supported by secondary apparatus, such as recirculating coolers, ice generators, water deionisers, vacuum pumps, vane pumps, desiccators and laboratory fluids (N2, Ar, CO2, liquid nitrogen, etc.).

organic synthesis lab SPECIFIC POLYMERS

Lab safety and waste treatment

Finally, safety is a primary concern for the company. We make a point of providing our employees with the safest working conditions. Our labs are equipped with all necessary safety equipment such as air handling units; S.C.A.T™ safety funnels with ball valves, safety cabinets for the storage of hazardous, flammable, acid-based products, ventilated dedicated spaces for the storage of chemicals separated from the main building; powder masks, full-facepiece respirators and classical laboratory personal protective equipment (laboratory gloves, glasses and protective lab coats).

organic synthesis lab SPECIFIC POLYMERS

The functioning of all our synthesis, treatment and purification devices is supported by secondary apparatus, such as recirculating coolers, ice generators, water deionisers, vacuum pumps, vane pumps, desiccators and laboratory fluids (N2, Ar, CO2, liquid nitrogen, etc.).

organic synthesis lab SPECIFIC POLYMERS
organic synthesis lab SPECIFIC POLYMERS

Finally, safety is a primary concern for the company. We make a point of providing our employees with the safest working conditions. Our labs are equipped with all necessary safety equipment such as air handling units; S.C.A.T™ safety funnels with ball valves, safety cabinets for the storage of hazardous, flammable, acid-based products, ventilated dedicated spaces for the storage of chemicals separated from the main building; powder masks, full-facepiece respirators and classical laboratory personal protective equipment (laboratory gloves, glasses and protective lab coats).

Physico-chemical characterizations

All synthesized products are characterized by high-performance analytical equipment, mainly nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) or rheometry.

For more information on our analytical equipment or capabilities, please visit the following pages: