Facilities
Synthesis & Process Chemistry

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