Organic synthesis

Specializing in separating chemicals by distillation, Speichim Processing has developed highly complementary expertise transforming molecules by organic synthesis.
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The Essentials

Understanding of complex chemical reactions at industrial scale

Complementary expertise in synthesis to transform your products through distillation to separate them

A certified process to guarantee quality

 Opportunities to cut the environmental impact of your products

Take advantage of a professional’s expertise

Organic synthesis and distillation - complementary expertise

Do you have a product needs transforming before it is distilled? Do you have waste you wish to turn into a useful resource? Are you developing a product that requires specific transformation?

We produce a variety of chemical reactions with high value-added advanced molecules. We offer “catalog” products, “monoclient” products, and custom synthesis for a variety of industries, including agrochemical, animal health, photography, pharmaceutical and specialty chemical.

Our solid/liquid separation and drying reaction capacity means we can market products in considerable volumes, in big bags.

Capable of both separating and transforming molecules, our complementary production tools enable us to undertake multi-stage operations, including synthesis, purification and physical treatments.

We provide an integrated offer, which when applied to certain categories of waste, can serve to develop new circular economy loops…something worth thinking about!

Our expert at your service

Main chemical reactions

  • Acetylation
  • Chlorination
  • Cyanidation (NaCN, CuCN)
  • Methylation (CH3Br, DMS)
  • Friedel-Craft reaction
  • Reduction (NaBH4, NH2NH2, H2)
  • Nitration
  • Condensation
  • Esterification
  • Hydrolysis
  • Oxidation
  • Enantiomeric separation
  •  
  • Acetylation
  • Chlorination
  • Cyanidation (NaCN, CuCN)
  • Methylation (CH3Br, DMS)
  • Friedel-Craft reaction
  • Reduction (NaBH4, NH2NH2, H2)
  • Nitration
  • Condensation
  • Esterification
  • Hydrolysis
  • Oxidation
  • Enantiomeric separation
  •  

Facilities

2 multi-product synthesis units

  • Total reaction volume: 120 m3
  • 6 stainless steel reactors, 12 glass-lined steel reactors, 2 Hastelloy (C276) reactors
  • 3 centrifuges, 3 stainless steel stirred closed filters
  • 5 agitated vacuum dryers
  • 2 gas unloading stations

1 finishing unit (drying and conditioning) 
Pressure cascade for the final stages of products active in human health 

2 abatement columns for acid gases 
Friedel-Craft reactions, use of SOCl2.

2 multi-product synthesis units

  • Total reaction volume: 120 m3
  • 6 stainless steel reactors, 12 glass-lined steel reactors, 2 Hastelloy (C276) reactors
  • 3 centrifuges, 3 stainless steel stirred closed filters
  • 5 agitated vacuum dryers
  • 2 gas unloading stations

1 finishing unit (drying and conditioning) 
Pressure cascade for the final stages of products active in human health 

2 abatement columns for acid gases 
Friedel-Craft reactions, use of SOCl2.

Synthesis technology

  • Esterification, High Temperature Condensation
     (+250°C)
    Capacity: 3,000L to 7,000L
  • Friedel-Craft Reaction
    Phenothiazine derivatives Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Methylation
    CH3Br, DMS
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Oxidation
    H2O2 50%
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Hydrogenation (250°C & 20 bars)
    Capacity: 3,000L
  • Other  reductions (250°C & 20 bars)
    Hydride and Hydrazine
    Capacity: 3,000L
  • Halogenation
    Chlorination, Iodization, Bromination, Fluoridation
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Cyanidation
    CuCn, NaCn
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Chiral chemistry Enantiomeric separation (tartaric acid)
  • Acetylation, Hydrolysis
  •  
  • Esterification, High Temperature Condensation
     (+250°C)
    Capacity: 3,000L to 7,000L
  • Friedel-Craft Reaction
    Phenothiazine derivatives Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Methylation
    CH3Br, DMS
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Oxidation
    H2O2 50%
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Hydrogenation (250°C & 20 bars)
    Capacity: 3,000L
  • Other  reductions (250°C & 20 bars)
    Hydride and Hydrazine
    Capacity: 3,000L
  • Halogenation
    Chlorination, Iodization, Bromination, Fluoridation
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Cyanidation
    CuCn, NaCn
    Capacity: 3,000L to 8,000L
  • Chiral chemistry Enantiomeric separation (tartaric acid)
  • Acetylation, Hydrolysis
  •  

Key figures

EXPERTISE
1991
Inauguration of the Speichim Processing Montluçon facility, specialized in chemical synthesis
CAPACITY
120 m3
Total reaction volume
EQUIPMENT
20
Reactors (stainless steel, glass-lined steel, Hastelloy).

Producing synthetic molecules in four steps

You can entrust your project to us at any stage.

Project feasibility study

After receiving a sample, we put together a technical dossier and determine the most appropriate treatment for your product, depending on the properties and volumes to process. We follow your specs with respect to quality standards as well as disposing of and processing the waste.

After receiving a sample, we put together a technical dossier and determine the most appropriate treatment for your product, depending on the properties and volumes to process. We follow your specs with respect to quality standards as well as disposing of and processing the waste.

Kilo lab

For new purification projects, we conduct tests on representative samples (1 to 2 kg) to develop analysis procedures, conduct corrosion tests, and approve process choices.

For new purification projects, we conduct tests on representative samples (1 to 2 kg) to develop analysis procedures, conduct corrosion tests, and approve process choices.

Pilot test

We conduct pre-industrial tests to determine the settings, assess the drift sensitivity and draft the operating procedure.

We conduct pre-industrial tests to determine the settings, assess the drift sensitivity and draft the operating procedure.

Industrial-scale treatment

Our 20 reactors (stainless steel, glass-lined steel, Hastelloy) provide us with a total reaction volume of 120m3. The product is then conditioned in bulk, IBCs or barrels. Auxiliary storage and logistics solutions can also be provided.

Our 20 reactors (stainless steel, glass-lined steel, Hastelloy) provide us with a total reaction volume of 120m3. The product is then conditioned in bulk, IBCs or barrels. Auxiliary storage and logistics solutions can also be provided.

Our Certifications

We have always strived to improve, measure our impact, and meet the highest standards in quality, safety, and energy and environmental performance
Certification afaq 14001 : Performance environnementale

Environmental performance

Certification AFNOR ISO 9001 AFAQ

Quality Management

Logo ICH

Good Manufacturing Practices (Pharmaceuticals)

Plan France Relance

Recipient of the France Relance Plan

Environmental, Health, and Safety Excellence (Chemistry)

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