Purification and Separation Science

Excellence in Separation Science

We deliver high-quality, efficient chromatographic solutions that accelerate discovery and optimise development by providing high purity material at every step of your process.

Our purification capabilities span small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, and complex synthetics from milligrams to kilograms. 

Purification and Separation
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Purification is often the make-or-break stage in development. As molecules grow more complex – from highly potent APIs to oligonucleotides, peptides, and hybrid constructs – achieving the required purity, recovery, and throughput demands advanced separation science and a deep understanding of both chemistry and process. 

At CatSci, we combine state-of-the-art technology with scientific insight to solve even the toughest purification challenges across all modalities. Our integrated chromatography offering supports every stage of development, from discovery screening to GMP-ready purification, providing consistent quality, data integrity, and speed. 

Our purification capabilities build on the expertise gained through our acquisition of Reach Separations in 2024, now fully integrated within CatSci’s end-to-end platform.  

Purification is a strategic inflection point in synthetic route development:
Analytical Purification
High-throughput screening and analytical method development across SFC and HPLC modes identify optimal separation strategies quickly.
Preparative Chromatography
From impurity isolation to large-scale chiral and achiral purification, we deliver efficient, scalable solutions that ensure purity, yield, and recovery. Specialised workflows for oligonucleotides and peptides ensure material is of the highest quality, independent of modality.
SFC
Cleaner, faster, and greener: our SFC systems use CO₂-driven methods to achieve superior resolution with reduced solvent use, minimising waste while maximising throughput.
Integrated Analytical Support
Purification and analysis work hand-in-hand with our development chemists. All our projects have access to our dedicated team of analysts, enabling all decisions to be driven by high quality data.
Cross-Modality Expertise
Our purification scientists specialise in small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, TACs, and hybrid constructs, providing bespoke workflows for each molecule type.
Our purification scientists enable rapid, reliable isolation of complex molecules, impurities, and intermediates, shortening development timelines and de-risking manufacturing.

What You Can Achieve

Unmatched Purity
Achieve target specifications rapidly, even for complex or chiral compounds
Cross-Modality Strength
Proven purification strategies for small molecules, oligos, peptides, PROTACs® and other TACs, and hybrids
Faster Development
Automated screening and excellent method development skills accelerate purification timelines
Scalability with Confidence
Processes proven from discovery through multi-kg campaigns with complete continuity.
Data-Driven Clarity
Fully traceable analytical integration for total confidence in every result.
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Our role in purification goes beyond separation; it’s about partnership. We collaborate scientist-to-scientist to deliver purity, performance, and progress our customers can trust. By integrating the latest chromatography with deep technical understanding, we deliver faster, cleaner, and smarter purification for every modality.
Peter Ridgway
Co-Founder of Reach Separations & Business Development Director, CatSci Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What purification and separation science services does CatSci provide?

CatSci offers end-to-end purification and separation science services across small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, and hybrid modalities. Our expertise spans analytical and preparative chromatography (HPLC, SFC), impurity isolation, method development, and GMP-aligned validation — ensuring purity, scalability, and data integrity from discovery to manufacturing.

Can CatSci support the purification of oligonucleotides and peptides?

Absolutely. We are fortunate to work alongside some excellent peptide and oligo chemists and have designed workflows specifically for the purification of these modalities. We utilise traditional reverse phase techniques, ion pairing and even SFC to deliver pure material efficiently and sustainably. 

Why would I rely on chiral chromatography beyond discovery?

It’s all about speed and milestones. Yes, in an ideal world you wouldn’t choose to take chromatography into development. But, asymmetric routes take time to design. We can help supply single enantiomer whilst your route is finalised, keeping your project on track, without delay. 

Can we access your analytical expertise without the need for purification?

Yes. We have an extensive analytical suite and expert analysts, allowing us to offer method development and analysis to support your development projects. For example, example monitoring and chiral integrity checks. And for those still working in discovery, we can offer library QC, ChromLogD and EPSA as part of our platform. 

Book a Consultation

Speak directly with our scientists about your development challenges and explore how we can support your programme.