CPhI Milan

We are ready for the CPhI in Milan from 8 to 10 October. Steffen Tropitzsch, Michael Schäffler and Corinna Schroller will be on site and will be happy to take the time for a personal conversation. Feel free to send us an email to info@cfmot.de to arrange your desired date in advance.

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61st Tutzing Symposion

Phytoextraction – a sustainable resource for innovative products – trends, perspectives and visions Pharmaceuticals, food additives, fragrances, agrochemicals, functional materials and many more – plant-based extracts are important ingredients in a wide variety of market segments. At the Tutzing Symposion 2024 experts from industry and academia meet to discuss technological progress and research needs, the […]

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Active ingredient of the month for July: paclitaxel

Our active ingredient of the month, paclitaxel, is used to treat various types of cancer. Paclitaxel is able to inhibit the division and proliferation of cancer cells. Cytostatic agent from the Pacific oak Paclitaxel is a cytostatic agent and belongs to the group of taxanes. It is extracted from the bark of the Pacific yew […]

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TRIS HCl, (Tromethamine) GMP: Buffer and pH Regulator (API, FDA-approved with DMF)

The active ingredient tromethamine, also known as trometamol or tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, is an organic chemical compound. It is a white, water-soluble, crystalline powder with a strong buffering capacity. This property makes tromethamine interesting for the medical field. It is able to stabilize pH in biological and chemical systems. It also corrects metabolic acidosis, which can occur […]

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ChemSpec Europe, Düsseldorf

Corinna Schroller (Team Metals) and Michael Schäffler (Team Pharma) will participate in ChemSpec Europe on June 19 and 20, 2024 in Düsseldorf.  Please feel free to make an appointment in advance for personal discussions.

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Active ingredient of the month for June: Yohimbine – natural sexual enhancer from West Africa

Even before the invention of the potency pill, men relied on natural aids, such as yohimbine. This active ingredient is extracted from the leaves and bark of the yohime tree in Africa. Natural alternative to PDE-5 inhibitors In times of Viagra & Co., yohimbine has moved somewhat into the background. But in today’s world, conscious […]

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Purpurin 18: A natural anthraquinone with special pharmacological activities

Purpurin 18 is a derivative of chlorophyll, a natural pigment found in green plants and algae.It can be easily isolated from all kinds of green plants and, thus, it presents an economically feasible source. Selective destruction of cancer cells possible Purpurin 18 has been studied as a potential photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy (PDT),This therapy uses […]

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Vitafoods in Geneva

Vitafoods Geneva from May 14th to 16th – we will be there and look forward to meeting you in person.

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BIO Korea in Seoul

We will participate in BIO Korea in Seoul from May 8th to 10th. Visit us – we look forward to inspiring conversations! Please feel free to make an appointment in advance.

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CPHI North America in Philadelphia

We are attending CPHI North America in Philadelphia. May 7-9, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. We look forward to meeting you in person!

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Antimony Potassium Tartrate from grapevines

In the Middle Ages, Paracelsus recommended various antimony-containing formulas like Antimony Potassium Tartrate, also know as emetic tartar for medical applications – both externally and internally. Due to the toxicity of almost all antimony compounds, only a few antimony-containing drugs are still in use today. Nevertheless, the worldwide extraction of antimony compounds like emetic tartar […]

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Azadirachtin – environmentally friendly biopesticide from the neem tree

Azadirachtin is a chemical compound belonging to the limonoid group. It is a secondary metabolite found in the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). It is a highly oxidized tetranortriterpenoid derived from naringenin. It boasts aplethora of oxygen-bearing functional groups, including an enol ether, acetal, hemiacetal, tetra-substituted epoxide and various carboxylic esters. The structure […]

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