Cascade reactions for the continuous synthesis of fine chemicals

Pioneering the continuous synthesis of fine chemicals with modular
cascade reactions

Fraunhofer IGB, Fraunhofer IME, Fraunhofer IMM and Fraunhofer ISC - are working together in the field of cascade reactions. Whether you’re in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, or specialty chemicals sector – our platform for the continuous synthesis of fine chemicals is built to meet industrial challenges and future regulatory demands. Discover how cascade reactions can revolutionize your chemical production.

What we offer

Do you want to significantly optimize your production costs for the synthesis of fine chemicals – while also increasing product purity? Are you looking for an innovative technology that enables synthesis processes based on the principles of Green Chemistry? We can offer you the right solution.

Our Cascade Reaction Project is driving innovation in the sustainable, scalable production of fine chemicals. By integrating multiple catalysis methods, e.g. photochemical and biocatalytic steps, into streamlined continuous flow process, we achieve a new level of process efficiency, selectivity and flexibility.

Our approach enables:

Continuous, modular synthesis routes
Lower energy and solvent consumption
Scalability from lab to production
Reduced process steps and waste

Stereoselective synthesis with cascade reactions

Fine chemicals are an essential base for the pharmaceutical and agrochemical markets. The synthesis process of fine chemicals usually goes through several catalyst-supported stages, which are currently still carried out as batch processes and in which the catalyst is homogeneously distributed in the reaction mixture. These syntheses therefore require long changeover times as well as complex process controls and purification steps in order to achieve the desired product purity, particularly for pharmaceutical applications.

Cascade Reactions