This section provides an overview for carbonyls as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 carbonyl manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked carbonyl companies as of December, 2024: 1.American Carbonyl, 2.BioVision Inc., 3.Strem Chemicals, Inc.
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Carbonyl refers to a functional group characterized by a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, represented as C=O. This group is a key feature in several types of organic compounds. Ketones are compounds where two hydrocarbon groups are attached to the carbonyl group, while aldehydes have one hydrogen atom and one hydrocarbon group attached. Carbonyl groups are also integral to other compounds such as carboxylic acids and amides.
In coordination chemistry, 'carbonyl' is also the term used for carbon monoxide (CO) when it acts as a ligand. For instance, Ni(CO)4, known as tetracarbonyl nickel, is a complex where carbon monoxide is coordinated to a nickel metal. These complexes, generally referred to as metal carbonyl complexes or simply carbonyls, are significant in various chemical reactions.
The carbonyl group is chemically significant due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the oxygen atom, which imparts a partial positive charge to the carbonyl carbon. This makes it susceptible to attack by nucleophiles, leading to various addition reactions. Carbonyl compounds also undergo condensation reactions with reagents like hydroxylamine and phenylhydrazine, forming products such as oximes.
In the realm of metal carbonyl complexes, pentacarbonyl iron (Fe(CO)5) is a notable example. This liquid metal complex is a crucial precursor in the synthesis of many iron compounds used in organic chemistry.
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Spectrum Chemical MFG Corp. was founded in 1971, is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and has facilities in Gardena, California. Spectrum is a fine chemical manufacturing company with an emphasis on USP, NF, FCC, BP, EP, JP, and ACS grade products, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Spectrum primarily serves the analytical, biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical chemicals industries. Spectrum has 4 product segments which are chemicals, equipment, supplies, and safety.
Gelest Inc., founded in 1991, and headquartered in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer, and supplier of high-growth materials and science-intensive applications. Their diverse product range includes silanes, used to modify surface properties; silicones; metal-organics for creating metal-containing compounds; and acrylates for acrylic polymer production. These chemicals are utilized in manufacturing adhesives, sealants, coatings, elastomers, lubricants, as well as surfactants, catalysts, pigments, and more. Gelest has established a Quality Management System that is certified according to the ISO 9001 standard, and Responsible Care 14001 Certification.
AccuStandard, established in 1986 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, is a manufacturer of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs). The offered products include organic standards, inorganic standards, custom standards, proficiency testing materials, and calibration kits. These products are used to ensure the accuracy, precision, and reliability of analytical methods and instruments in various industries such as environmental, pharmaceutical, food, petrochemical, and forensic. Its products meet stated specifications and comply with international standards, including ISO 17034:2016, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and ISO 9001:2015.
Cayman Chemical Company is a manufacturer of life science research products founded in 1979 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. They offer a diverse array of analytical standards, reagents, and other products for research in cancer, oxidative injury, epigenetics, neuroscience, inflammation, as well as metabolism, and other areas. The company supplies small molecules, biochemicals, assay kits, antibodies, and proteins to research scientists across academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical institutions. Cayman Chemical Company holds dual accreditations to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 17034:2016 by ANAB Accreditation Services.
BioVision Inc., established in 1999 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of life science research products. The company is a part of the Abcam company. The company provides various biochemicals, assay kits, and research reagents. These products are used in research fields such as autophagy, cell damage and oxidative stress, food science, signal transduction, and drug metabolism and disposition. Its products are essential tools for scientists and researchers worldwide, aiding in advancing medical and biological sciences. The company adheres to ISO 13485 standards, ensuring its quality management systems in producing research products for life sciences.
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., established in 1991 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an American manufacturer and supplier specializing in biological products for medical research. Initially providing antibodies to the research community, they expanded their offerings to include gene silencers like siRNA and shRNA (plasmid and lentiviral), targeting all known mouse and human genes. Over time, Santa Cruz Biotechnology provides over 175,000 research biochemicals under the brand ChemCruz, including protein-interacting inhibitors, substrates, and activators, tailored for studying protein functions. The company offers monoclonal primary antibodies, designed for various mammalian and non-mammalian protein targets, along with corresponding binding secondary antibodies.
City Chemical LLC. was founded in 1997 and is a manufacturer and supplier of chemical products based in West Haven, Connecticut, United States. The company's product portofolio includes ammonium fluoride, silicon acetate, potassium manganate, silicon bromide, and barium cyanide. The products are used in various industries such as military, aerospace, semiconductor, and research and development. The MOCVD, CVD, and ALD products lineup are used in the semiconductor sectors for producing micro and nano electronics thin films.
LGC Standards Ltd., established in 1842, is a global British manufacturer and supplier of reference standards, headquartered in Teddington, Middlesex, with offices in 20 countries worldwide. As a subsidiary of LGC Group, the United Kingdom’s National Measurement Institute, LGC Standards also serves as the Government Chemist, providing expert opinions based on independent chemical and bioanalytical measurements. Under the business unit LGC Industrial, the company offers industrial measurement tools. Additionally, their subsidiaries, including Toronto Research Chemicals Inc (TRC) of Canada, LGC Mikromol™, and Dr. Ehrenstorfer™ of Germany, develop research tools, standards for pharmaceutical quality control, and reference materials for food and environmental analysis.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Strem Chemicals, Inc, founded in 1964, is an American manufacturer and supplier of high-purity specialty chemicals and materials, based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Acquired by Ascensus Specialties, another American chemical company in 2021, Strem offers a catalog of over 6,000 specialty products under the metal, inorganic, organometallic, and nanomaterial categories. Some of their diverse product offerings include metal catalysts for organic synthesis, metal carbonyls, metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) precursors. Strem serves global customers, particularly academic, governmental, and industrial research and development laboratories. Their products find applications in various industries, including microelectronics, chemicals, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | American Carbonyl |
27.3%
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2 | BioVision Inc. |
18.2%
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3 | Strem Chemicals, Inc |
18.2%
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4 | Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd |
18.2%
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5 | Gelest Inc. |
9.1%
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6 | Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. |
9.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the carbonyl page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 8 | 80.0% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 10.0% |
India | 1 | 10.0% |