R&D Center

R&D platform for route development, analytics and process research

Connecting Chemical R&D with Scalable Manufacturing

Located in Hangzhou, China, Capot's R&D Center supports custom synthesis, route development, process optimization, analytical testing, scale-up and technology transfer. The approximately 2,300-square-meter center integrates synthesis laboratories, process development equipment and analytical capabilities to help complex chemistry progress toward scalable manufacturing.

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An R&D Platform Designed for Commercialization

Capot's R&D Center looks beyond whether a reaction can be completed. Laboratory work considers route feasibility, reaction conditions, impurity behavior, separation methods, process control and equipment fit to establish a sound basis for later process development and scale-up.

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Core R&D Capabilities

Route Development

Synthetic route evaluation and development based on target structure, raw material availability, chemical feasibility, and project requirements.

Laboratory Synthesis

Laboratory synthesis development for customer-specific molecules, advanced intermediates, and specialty chemicals.

Reaction Optimization

Reaction condition optimization around key parameters including temperature, concentration, feeding strategy, reaction time, and material ratios.

Purification & Separation

Development of applicable workup, purification, crystallization, and separation solutions based on product and process requirements.

Analytical Support

Analytical testing support for reaction monitoring, product characterization, impurity assessment, and project-related quality requirements.

Scale-Up Preparation

Providing technical foundation for subsequent pilot scale-up and production transfer through experimental data and process understanding.

Flexible Laboratory Reaction Systems

Capot R&D Center is equipped with various types of laboratory reaction equipment and supporting systems, capable of supporting different types of synthesis research and process development work. Equipment covers conventional synthesis, high-pressure reactions, continuous flow, inert atmosphere, low temperature, and high vacuum conditions, providing a flexible technical platform for complex project R&D.

Up to 50 LGlass Reactors
10 L / 20 L / 50 LStainless Steel High-Pressure Reactors
Continuous flow / microchannel devicesContinuous Flow
Moisture and oxygen-free conditionsInert Atmosphere
–78 to 200°CTemperature Range
Down to 1 mmHgVacuum Systems
Flexible Laboratory Reaction SystemsFlexible Laboratory Reaction Systems

Integrated Analytical Support for R&D

The analytical testing capabilities of the R&D Center support reaction monitoring, purity assessment, impurity analysis, product characterization, and process development decisions.

HPLC
Agilent LC-1260
UPLC
1290 DAD/VWD
LC-MS
UPLC 1290-6160
GC
8890
Headspace GC
7697A
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Chemistry & Process Support

Capot R&D Center supports various types of synthetic chemistry and process development work, including projects with high requirements for inert atmosphere, low temperature, pressure, continuous flow, or reaction safety assessment.

Controlled Atmosphere ChemistryLow-Temperature ChemistryPressure ReactionsContinuous Flow Process EvaluationComplex Multi-Step SynthesisReaction Safety Assessment
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From Laboratory R&D to Process Scale-Up

  1. 01 Project EvaluationAssess target structure, quality requirements, quantity needed, project timeline, and technical requirements.
  2. 02 Experimental DevelopmentConduct route establishment, reaction condition studies, purification, and analytical method support.
  3. 03 Process UnderstandingIdentify critical process parameters, impurity behavior, process risks, and scale-up considerations.
  4. 04 Scale-Up PhaseTransfer technical experience and process information to subsequent pilot verification and production preparation.

Supporting R&D Across Multiple Industries

Pharmaceutical

Starting materials, key intermediates, and advanced intermediates.

Agrochemical

Custom intermediates and process development projects.

Advanced Materials

Functional intermediates and specialty molecules.

Specialty Chemicals

Customer-specific specialty chemical projects.

Starting from the Laboratory, Toward Scale

Whether you are evaluating new synthetic routes, developing complex target molecules, or preparing to advance existing processes to scale-up, the Capot R&D team can support the next phase of your project.

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