Process Development and optimization

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Driving Innovation and Efficiency from Lab to Field

At Eurofins Advinus Agrosciences, we offer comprehensive process development and optimization services for crop protection active ingredients (AIs) and their intermediates. With a proven track record, robust infrastructure, and a passionate R&D team, we support agrochemical companies in bringing high-quality products to market through cost-effective, scalable, and regulatory-compliant processes.

From initial route scouting to full-scale technology transfer, our tailored solutions are designed to reduce project risks, enhance efficiency, and meet global regulatory expectations.

Our Core Capabilities

Route Scouting & Development

  • In-depth literature review and experimental validation
  • Screening of multiple Routes of Synthesis (RoS)
  • Development of safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible processes

Process Optimization

  • Continuous improvements in yield, purity, and reproducibility
  • Focus on solvent selection, critical process parameters (CPPs), and reagent efficiency
  • QbD principles to ensure process robustness and flexibility

Cost Reduction Strategies

  • Smart selection of raw materials and solvents
  • Waste minimization and recycling opportunities
  • Energy-efficient and scalable solutions to lower production costs

Impurity Profiling & Standards Preparation

  • Identification, quantification, and control of impurities
  • Preparation and qualification of reference standards
  • Full analytical method development and validation support

Scale-Up, Validation & Tech Transfer

  • Seamless transition from lab to kilo lab or pilot scale
  • Process validation in accordance with regulatory guidelines
  • Tech transfer packages for manufacturing partners, including detailed documentation

Why Choose Eurofins Advinus?

  • Deep Expertise in Agrochemical Chemistry
  • Dedicated R&D Teams with Proven Success
  • Integrated Analytical and Process Development Support
  • Commitment to Environmental and Process Safety
  • On-Time Delivery Within Budget and Scope

Our goal is to provide a process that is scalable, safe, cost-effective, and compliant—tailored precisely to your product’s needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of molecules do you support in process development?

We primarily support agrochemical active ingredients and intermediates, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and biopesticides. Our experience spans across both generic and proprietary products.

How do you ensure that a process is scalable and cost-efficient?

We begin with robust route selection and optimization using real-world feasibility studies. Our team evaluates solvents, reagents, energy use, and scale-up efficiency to ensure both technical and economic viability.

Can you support impurity identification and control during development?

Absolutely. We provide full impurity profiling, structural elucidation, and specification setting using state-of-the-art analytical tools—key for regulatory compliance and product quality.

What level of scale-up can Eurofins Advinus support?

We support lab-scale through pilot-scale development and assist in technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities. Our documentation ensures smooth validation and regulatory submission.

How does Eurofins Advinus ensure process safety and environmental compliance?

We perform thorough process safety assessments, including hazard analysis and thermal studies. Environmental safety is integrated into solvent selection, waste minimization, and overall process design.

Partner with Us to Build Better, Safer, and Smarter Processes

Whether you're looking to develop a new synthesis route or optimize an existing one,
Eurofins Advinus brings science, speed, and reliability to your product development journey.