The Periodic Table: A Journey Through Scientific Discovery
On February 7 each year, we celebrate a cornerstone of chemistry: the periodic table of elements. "Periodic Table Day" is recognized on February 7th, in honor of the date in 1863 when…
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CdS, CdSe, CdSSe Solid Quantum Dots and Functionalized Quantum Dots in Water
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Chemistry and Winter Weather: How Science Keeps Us Safe and Warm
From safety on the road to comfort in the home, chemistry is behind many of the technologies and solutions that make winter safer. Without key products like de-icing salts and antifreeze, for…
Meet Our Newest Strontium Precursor Contributing to Critical Research In Semiconductor Processing
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique used to fabricate thin films. It operates by separating two self-limiting half-reactions, both physically and…
Pincer Ligands and Pincer Complexes
Pincer ligands and pincer compounds are a rapidly growing field in chemistry. A pincer complex is formed when a suitable tridentate ligand binds to a metal center so that all three coordination…
Apeiron Synthesis Ruthenium Catalysts for Olefin Metathesis
Olefin metathesis catalysts, used in the formation of C-C double bonds, are readily available on the market. However, the development of catalysts which combine high activity with excellent…
National Manufacturing Day: Honoring Safety and Green Innovations in the Chemical Industry
Celebrated annually on the first Friday of October, National Manufacturing Day recognizes the United States' manufacturing expertise and innovation. In the chemical manufacturing industry, the…
Phosphine Oxide Extractants: Enhancing Sustainability in Biobased Chemicals
In the realm of biorefinery and the broader biobased chemical industry, there's a notable shift towards sustainable practices, marked by the exploration of alternative feedstocks derived from…
Exploring the Versatility of ZIF-8: A Material with Exceptional Stability and Porosity
Porous Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs), which belong to the family of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), are interesting materials because of their use in gas/liquid storage and separation.…
ProPhos: Enabling Challenging Heteroaromatic Suzuki-Miyamura Cross-Coupling with Nickel
First row transition metal catalysts show potential as cheaper, more abundant alternatives to their second and third row counterparts. However, catalysis with first-row transition metal systems is…
The Role of Sodium Borohydride in the Treatment of HIV: A Crucial Step in Drug Synthesis
The treatment of HIV has undergone tremendous advancements since the introduction of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in the mid-1990s. Before HAART, treatment options were limited and…
Phosphine - A Critical Building Block to Your Next Great Molecule and Your New Best Friend
Phosphine (PH3) is produced by Syensqo at industrial scales and it's derivatives are readily available in the Strem Catalog for R&D quantities. This simple, yet…
How Chemistry Supports Green Initiatives
World Environment Day celebrates the power of consumers, businesses, and government agencies to create a more sustainable world. Observed on June 5, this United Nations international day is the…
Phosphonium Ionic Liquids (Pils) In Lubrication
In the last several blogs we focused on trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide aka CYPHOS® IL 109 (CAS # 460092-03-9, Strem:
Transforming Hair Perms: The Benefits of Sodium Borohydride
When you think about perms, various images may come to mind; maybe the hair styles of the 80’s, or Carrie Bradshaw’s infamous curls. Perms are a popular cosmetic treatment that transforms straight…
The Impact of VENPURE® in Soap and Detergent Purification
In the realm of soap and detergent manufacturing, achieving high purity and quality standards is a significant challenge due to the presence of trace impurities that can affect the final product's…
The Bright Side of Beer: The Evolution of Light-Stable Hops and the Role of Sodium Borohydride
In the quest to banish the dreaded "light-struck" flavor from our beloved brews, the journey of light-stable hops has been nothing short of a scientific saga. It's a tale of discovery, innovation,…
78-1350: A stable volatile platinum precursor for ALD and CVD applications
The extremely versatile platinum precursor 78-1350is available from the Strem Catalog. This low melting…
Women in Focus: Paving the Way at Ascensus
Welcome to a celebration of strength, resilience, and unwavering determination as we proudly unveil our International Women's Day blog, shining a spotlight on the some of the remarkable women at…
Tri-n-propylphosphine - The less famous, middle sibling of triethyl and tributyl phosphine
CYTOP® 330 (tri-n-propylphosphine) (Strem Catalog # 15-7610) is a trialkylphosphine similar in size and basicity to triethylphosphine, at a much-improved price point and ready for commercial…
Colorful and Conscious: The Sodium Borohydride Solution to Vat Dyeing Challenges
Vat dyeing holds a pivotal place in the textile industry, celebrated for its unparalleled ability to impart vibrant, long-lasting colors to fabric, particularly cotton. This age-old technique…
How Women Shifted the World of Chemistry
Celebrated on February 11th each year, International Day of Women and Girls in Science acknowledges the many contributions of women in science. It…
The Prototype of Palladium Cross-Coupling Catalysts: Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0)
Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0), or Pd(PPh3)4, is perhaps the best-known catalyst for…
Sodium Borohydride Series: Beyond Organic Synthesis
Sodium borohydride, designated as NaBH₄, is a vital reducing agent widely recognized for its role in the world of organic chemistry. Its conventional use is associated with the reduction of…
Science Fiction Meets Reality: How Fictional Elements Compare To Real Life
National Science Fiction Day is on January 2, which is also Isaac Asimov's birthday. Along with Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein, Asimov is considered one of the genre's “big three” most…
Phosphonium Ionic Liquids in Lubrication
In the previous blogs [1-2] we briefly reviewed some literature on the applications of room-temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide 1 aka…
Lithium in Life Science
Lithium is becoming increasingly important in the world of life sciences, especially in the pharmaceutical sector. Doctors prescribe lithium compounds to treat certain mood disorders; chemists use…
How Are High-K Dielectrics Supercharging Shrinking Microchips?
The advent of the integrated circuit (IC) in 1958 marked a paradigm shift in semiconductor fabrication, spurring technological advancements in microchip manufacturing. Ever since, the demand for…
Unlocking Genetic Secrets: The Role of Disulfide Bond Reducing Agents in Next-Generation Sequencing
Next-generation gene sequencing, also known as high-throughput sequencing or next-generation sequencing (NGS), refers to a set of modern DNA sequencing technologies that have revolutionized the…
Phosphorus oxychloride – Application in Organic Solar Cells
The Vilsmeier-Haack reaction, which is named after German chemists Anton Vilsmeier und Albrecht Haack, was first reported in 1927 [1] and represents one of the widely used methods for formylation…
Benefits of Utilizing UV Bromination in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
In 1832, German chemist Justus von Liebig used dry chlorine gas to treat anhydrous ethanol and synthesized one of the first
Phosphonium Ionic Liquids in Lubrication
In a recent blog [1] we briefly reviewed some literature on the applications of room-temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide…
CALLERY™ HMDS Bases with High Purity and Consistent Quality
Potassium hexamethyldisilazane (KHMDS), sodium hexamethyldisilazane (NaHMDS), and lithium hexamethyldisilazane (LiHMDS) are strong non-nucleophilic base reagents useful in a wide variety of…
Bacteria Control and Mitigation: Critical for Maintaining Performance and Materials Integrity
Water is one of the foundations of life for humans. However, as we all know, it is also essential for many other plants, animals and microorganisms. As a result, many applications that use water…
Importance of Purity Profiles in Metal Salts
Bioprocessing has become a vital method when manufacturing pharmaceuticals. After the development of recombinant DNA technology made large-scale production of therapeutic proteins possible, the…
Celebrating the Women in Science at Ascensus
Neera Shah has always been motivated by helping people and making a positive impact in the world. After she got her Bachelors in Pharmacy, she worked in a pharma and biotech company in…
