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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Active ingredient of the month April: Bisacodyl
Our active ingredient of the month, Bisacodyl, belongs to the group of laxatives. In the form of enteric-coated tablets or suppositories, it is usually used for a short time for constipation – since the 1950s. Special feature: dual mechanism of action Bisacodyl offers a dual mechanism of action: on the one hand, it stimulates the […]
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From scouting to project management: We support your innovation process
Scarcity of raw materials, legal requirements, patent expirations, increasing competition, global pressure. These are challenges that almost every industry faces. In particular, the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This is aggravated by pronounced regulatory requirements. Pharmaceutical industry: Expenditure on research and development particularly high Regulations and safety standards are constantly changing. Pharmaceutical and chemical companies must […]
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Active ingredient of the month March: Sodium hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronic acid is an endogenous substance that is mainly found in joints and connective tissue. Together with water, hyaluronic acid forms a viscous gel, making it the ideal lubricant in the body. Astonishingly, one gram of hyaluronic acid is able to bind up to six liters of water. This extraordinary storage capacity […]
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Swiss Biotech Day 2024 in Basel
We will participate in the Swiss Biotech Day Congress on April 22/23, 2024 in Basel. Feel free to contact us to make an appointment. We look forward to meeting you in person.
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Biopesticides in the European Green Deal
Biopesticides are an important part of the European Green Deal. The Green Deal is a European Union policy initiative that aims to make the EU climate-neutral by 2050 and promote a sustainable economy.As part of the Green Deal, various measures are being taken to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and promote sustainable practices. Biopesticides […]
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Sustainable and cost-saving: Industrial storage for our photovoltaic system
A lot has happened behind our company building lately. In addition to our photovoltaic system, a FENECON Industrial S industrial storage system was installed here. It is a well-known fact that the energy of a photovoltaic system is not constantly available. If the sky is overcast for a longer period of time, the self-generated electricity […]
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Glycoalkaloids: Potatoes and tomatoes as potential drug suppliers against cancer
The solanine contained in potatoes is one of the glycoalkaloids (naturally occurring phytochemicals). Nightshade plants produce these substances to ward off pests and pathogens. The bioactive compounds can also be toxic to humans. However, researchers have now found that in therapeutic doses, they cause cancer cells to die and suppress the formation of metastases. According […]
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Element of the Month August: Sodium
Our element of the month for August is sodium. Everyone knows it and comes into contact with it every day. Without sodium, there would be no life. Conduction between the nerve cells would not work. Under normal conditions, sodium is a waxy, silvery, highly reactive metal. Sodium was discovered in 1807 by Humphry Davy after […]
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Element of the Month July: Cobalt
Did you know that cobalt was the first metal to be discovered? Cobalt (from Latin cobaltum – “kobold”) is a chemical element with the symbol Co and atomic number 27. The element was discovered and first depicted in 1735 by the Swedish chemist Georg Brandt. As early as the 15th century, miners in the Erzgebirge […]
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Metal soaps – versatile use in a wide range of industries
Metal soaps are salts of fatty acids. Most commonly used is stearic acid in combination with different metals such as calcium, zinc, magnesium or lead – but with the exclusion of sodium and potassium salts. The fatty acid salts of the sodium and potassium salts are water-soluble and are called soaps. Metal soaps are poorly […]
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