Introduction

Mercachem provides a wide range of chemical services to the life sciences industry.
We specialise in exclusive synthetic and process chemistry services to support research and development programs of companies across the globe.

We have the equipment and knowledge necessary to carry out organic reactions ranging from milligram to 1 kilogram scale. Moreover, we offer parallel synthesis of focused libraries. Mercachem's process research services focus on the development of efficient production processes for selected candidates.

Dr. August Wolff Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG and Mercachem B.V. start two drug development collaborations

Bielefeld, Germany & Nijmegen, the Netherlands – August 26, 2010. Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel and Mercachem have started two multi-year drug development collaborations. Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel have licensed a number of patents from universities that cover novel classes of molecules with potential use in dermatology. Mercachem is responsible for medicinal chemistry and project management with the goal to further improve the properties of these molecules and to develop them into clinical candidates. (download full article)

Entrepreneur of the year 2010 of Nijmegen city

On 18 May 2010 the founders of Mercachem have been awarded with the title "Entrepreneur of the year 2010 of Nijmegen city" as a successful example of knowledge based entrepreneurship. Mercachem is one of the leading CRO's in Europe with nearly 110 employees in the area of (medicinal) chemistry, small molecule library services and early process R&D.

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