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Biochemicals

Laboratory equipment used in biochemical research of carbohydrates including monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.

Biochemicals are molecules that play essential roles in biological processes and are widely used as reagents, substrates, and building blocks in life science research. This broad category encompasses amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleosides and nucleotides, coenzymes, biological buffers, agarose, and detergents — compounds integral to workflows in molecular biology, cell biology, proteomics, metabolomics, and drug discovery.

High-purity biochemicals are critical for reproducible experimental results. Our portfolio includes ultrapure grades such as BioUltra, BioXtra, and BioPerformance, alongside specialized categories including chelating and reducing agents, glycoconjugates, vitamins, natural products, metabolism assay kits, and metabolite libraries.

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Biological buffers

Achieve precise pH control and protect biomolecule integrity at every stage of your research. High-purity formulations are available in a wide range of concentrations and packaging options, from small research formats to larger volumes, ensuring superior solution stability across cell culture, bioprocess, and analytical workflows.

Metabolism Assay Kits

Quantify enzymes, substrates, and key biochemical analytes with confidence using a comprehensive suite of validated, ready-to-use detection tools. Designed for reliability and ease of use, they support diverse research applications in cellular energy pathways, oxidative stress, lipid profiling, and drug discovery.

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Agarose

Varied gel strengths and EEO values for electrophoresis, genomics, and molecular separations.

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Amino acids

Essential derivatives for metabolomics, protein structure, and biosynthesis research.

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Antibiotics

Targeted solutions to eliminate contamination, support genetic selection, and aid cell biology.

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Carbohydrates

From cell culture supplements to glycan building blocks – highly pure and research-ready.

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Chelating and reducing agents

Targeted compounds for metal ion control, protein denaturation, and solubilization workflows.

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Coenzymes

Essential cofactors enabling enzymatic reactions and metabolic pathway studies in the lab.

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Detergents

Surfactants across all charge types, including REACH-compliant biodegradable alternatives.

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Glycoconjugates

Proteoglycans, glycoproteins, and glycolipids – a comprehensive selection for every application.

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High-Purity Biochemicals and Reagents

BioUltra, BioXtra and BioPerformance — certified grades for contamination-sensitive workflows.

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Lipids

Fatty acids, glycerides, sphingolipids, and bioactive molecules for analysis and drug formulation.

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Metabolite libraries

Primary pathway compounds in ready-to-use formats for metabolomics profiling and identification.

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Natural products

Natural and synthetic analogs supporting cell biology, drug discovery, and molecular research.

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Nucleosides and Nucleotides

Natural and synthetic analogs supporting cell biology, drug discovery, and molecular research.

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Vitamins

Essential micronutrients for studying cell function, metabolic processes, and disease pathways.

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