Speciality chemicals companies often approach Isomerase to develop synthetic microbial processes for performance chemicals. From consumer care ingredients to pharmaceutical APIs, we possess the necessary experience to access your molecules safely, sustainably, and at scale. 
Our expertise in synthetic biology positions us as a leading collaborator as processes evolve towards environmentally-friendly solutions.
From a commercialisation perspective, recent research shows consumers are willing to pay up to a 9.7% premium for sustainable goods[1] despite the increasing cost of living. Additionally, companies with ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives have experienced superior growth compared to their non-ESG counterparts[2]. It now makes both commercial and ethical sense to make your manufacturing greener.
Our Green Chemistry Capabilities
We leverage technologies such as:
- Biocatalysis
- Microbial fermentation
- Strain bioengineering
- Enzyme and protein engineering
- IsoZym®
- Bioinformatics
These approaches allow us to access your synthetic targets while minimising environmental impact.
Consumer care - sustainable ingredients for skincare, cosmetics, and beauty.
We create ingredients for skincare, cosmetics, and beauty for eco-conscious companies and consumers alike.
Key benefits from partnering with Isomerase:
- Address growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable ingredients.
- Replace traditional synthetic methods with greener, often cheaper, alternatives.
At Isomerase, we’re class-leading in sustainable synthesis, utilising techniques like biocatalysis for better routes to performance chemicals.
Pharmaceuticals - APIs, Excipients, and Discovery.
We partner with pharmaceutical companies to create sustainable, compliant, and scalable synthetic processes.
Benefits from our services include:
- Improved chemo- and stereo-selectivity through enzyme-catalysed transformations.
- Enabled late-stage functionalisation, minimising protecting group chemistry.
- Regulatory alignment with evolving sustainability guidelines.
Food and ingredients - sweeteners, flavourings, and dyes.
We support the food and beverage industry in the following key areas:
- Synthetic access to food-grade speciality chemicals via eco-friendly routes.
- Reduced environmental footprint with biobased solutions.
Agriculture - seed enhancers, crop protection, and yield improvement.
We develop novel molecules with our partners to support sustainable agriculture and food security.
Our agrochemical services include:
- Design of new bio-based compounds for crop protection and plant health
- Personalised, bespoke collaborations from kick-off to commercialisation.
Isomerase is a proven industrial partner for sustainable agricultural innovation, with existing agrochemical collaborations across the industry.
How we work with our partners:
- Projects with defined compounds. We provide either a material supply, evaluate new biosynthetic routes, or seek to lower the cost of goods.
- Discovery stage projects. For undefined molecular targets, we act on required properties and a target product profile. In these instances, we generate a range of routes to multiple molecules and aid the discovery of the best candidate(s).
Speciality chemicals at Isomerase
- Polyketides
- Macrolides
- Peptides (ribosomal and non-ribosomal)
- Sterols
- Terpenes
- Glycosylated products
- Amino acids
- Sweeteners
- Bioadhesives
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Partner with Isomerase for sustainable speciality chemicals
At Isomerase, we’re passionate about scientific innovation, sustainability, and collaborative growth. Whether you're scaling up a known molecule or exploring novel bio-based solutions, we’re here to help you deliver products that are better for people and the planet.