Facilities
Synthesis & Process Chemistry

image: Using SwRI pilot plant equipment and 200-liter reactors, SwRI chemists carry out the synthesis of a 14-kilogram pilot plant batch run of phase I clinical material.

Using SwRI pilot plant equipment and 200-liter reactors, SwRI chemists carry out the synthesis of a 14-kilogram pilot plant batch run of phase I clinical material.

With more than 2 million of offices, laboratories, test facilities and other state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is able to meet your contract research needs. The Synthesis and Process Chemistry Section has the following equipment and facilities:

  • New research building that was completed in October 2009, offering an additional 4800+ sq ft of laboratory and office space, including three organic synthesis suites and one cGMP processing suite
  • Jacketed reactors from 20- to 200-liter capacity (-20°C to 150°C)
  • 80+ feet hood space, including walk-in hoods
  • 316 SS centrifuge, filtration equipment, 20-liter rotary evaporator, vacuum ovens
  • Jet, ball, pin milling capabilities
  • High-pressure reaction and hydrogenation capabilities

Related Terminology

laboratories  •  test facilities  •  equipment  •  cGMP  •  jacketed reactors  •  walk-in hoods  •  centrifuge  •  rotary evaporator  •  vacuum ovens  •  milling  •  high-pressure  •  hydrogenation

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.
11/26/12