A specialist portfolio connected through chemistry and innovation.

Key products, including Sodium Borohydride, Synhydrid®, Piperhydride®, and DMDS, enable efficient, reliable, and sustainable global cropprotection and agrochemical manufacturing processes.

We support the downstream industry with sulfiding agents, a wide range of additives and our marker and dye portfolio, for use in in gasoline, diesel, biorefineries and petrochemical production.

We provide reduction chemistry expertise and supply intermediates such as Timberlove® (ambroxide) and Sorbyl chemistry products for fragrance and flavour applications.

Our fiscal markers, specialty markers, and solvent dyes secure product authenticity and ensure compliance in regulated fuel markets.

Our portfolio integrates chemicals, lubricants, and EPC solutions, supporting industrial operations from raw material inputs to output optimisation.

We supply pulping agents, bleaching chemicals, and process additives that optimise efficiency, reliability, and sustainability throughout papermaking operations.

By applying intermediates and synthesis expertise from pharmaceutical and fragrances, we deliver advanced, high-performance solutions for personal care.

Supplying Sodium Borohydride, Synhydrid®, and specialised intermediates, we serve pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs across Europe, USA, China, and India.

A specialist portfolio connected through chemistry and innovation.

Chematek’s Oceania headquarters are in Perth, with representation, offices and warehousing across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand.

Chematek’s presence in China, led by Topstar International since 2004, includes Shanghai headquarters with Shanghai and Tianjin warehouses.

Chematek India is a key international hub based in Nariman Point, Mumbai, with warehouses on both coasts to serve local and global markets.

Chematek USA specialises in reduction chemistry, sulfiding solutions, proprietary markers & dyes, and reduction step synthesis with local stock and warehouses on East and West Coast.

Our corporate headquarters are located in San Vittore Olona near Milan, serving as a central hub for our administrative and operating functions. Our EPC division is based in Livorno.

Chematek France combines sector expertise, local language capability and cultural understanding with direct access to Chematek’s global supply and technical infrastructure.

Chematek Singapore plays a strategic role linking Europe, Asia and Oceania. Optimised warehousing and logistics enable efficient stock positioning, shorter lead times and reliable access across Asia-Pacific.

Chematek Suisse supports customers in high-regulation, high-precision sectors. We reduce regulatory, legal and financial friction for Swiss-based and international partners.

Chematek UK provide local logistics, storage and compliance expertise backed by Chematek’s global sourcing network and corporate product portfolio.

A specialist portfolio connected through chemistry and innovation.

We deliver engineering, procurement, and construction solutions for water treatment and Oil & Gas. Our modular and mobile plants, plus certified designs, support leading global partners with innovative, scalable infrastructure.

With 50 years of expertise, our portfolio exceeds 100 products, including 30 EU REACH registered. We provide reducing agents, custom synthesis, global sourcing, and end-to-end supply chain services worldwide

Our lubricants serve automotive, industrial, agricultural, and transport industries. Through Verus, we deliver global development, manufacturing, and distribution expertise, offering stand-alone branding, co-brand partnerships, and exclusive ENI distribution rights in Australia.

We supply specialised sulfiding agents worldwide, including custom packaging and in-situ sulfiding services. Our portfolio includes fiscal markers, solvent dyes, and additives engineered to meet stringent legal, technical, and performance specifications globally.

Synhydrid® is a safer, versatile reducing agent replacing LAH and Dibal. Modified variants substitute hazardous reagents. Our portfolio includes Piperhydride®, Timberlove® ambroxide, and sorbyl-based products for Flavours, Fragrances, and Agri-Chem markets.

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE

Our experienced category focused experts offer specialist advice.

EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS

Unlock new standards in reduction chemistry to save time and cost.

COUNT ON US

Reliable & secure supply chains provide stock on hand with compliant documentation.

Our Products

Synhydrid®

CAS: 22722-98-1

Sodium bis(2- methoxyethoxy) aluminium hydride in toluene

Synhydrid® performs reduction reactions, transforming functional groups by means of hydride addition. It can reduce esters and acids to alcohols or aldehydes, ketones to aldehydes, amides and nitriles to amines, lactones to diols or lactols.

Format:

Clear Liquid; 70% min Purity.

Packaging:

200g lab samples;
15kg; 25kg; 50kg and
200kg steel drums.
1000kg returnable pressurized containers.

Linear Formula:

NaAlH2(OCH2CH2OCH3)2

Molecular Weight:

202.16

Piperhydride®

CAS: 71128-61-5

Solution of sodium bis(2-methoxyethoxy)(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)aluminium hydride

Piperhydride® was developed in response to more stringent safety, legal and environmental requirements. It is a safe and cost-effective replacement for DIBAL and Lithium Aluminium Hydride in existing processes.

Sodium Borohydride

CAS: 16940-66-2

Sodium Tetrahydroborate

Sodium Borohydride is a versatile reducing agent used in organic synthesis for the reduction of various functional groups, including aldehydes, ketones, esters, carboxylic acids, and nitro compounds, among others. It is also used in the preparation of boranes, in the production of paper and textiles, as a bleaching agent for wood pulp, and as a hydrogen source for fuel cells.

Lithium Borohydride

CAS: 16949-15-8

Potassium Borohydride

CAS: 13762-51-1

Potassium Borohydride (KBH4) is a reducing agent used in organic synthesis for the reduction of various functional groups, including aldehydes, ketones, esters, and carboxylic acids. Like sodium borohydride, it can also be used in the preparation of boranes. Potassium borohydride can be more soluble than Sodium Borohydride in some solvents, which can make it easier to use in certain reactions.

Sodium Cyano-Borohydride

CAS: 25895-60-7

Sodium Triacetoxy-Borohydride

CAS: 56553-60-7

KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

SYNHYDRID® & PIPERHYDRIDE®

Discover the potential of Synhydrid® and Piperhydride® as reducing agents in organic synthesis.

We hold stock of key reducing agents in strategic locations including Europe, America, China and India.

Our in-house laboratory in Milan provides our partners with both analytical testing and product development for new APIs, applications and product modifications.

MEET SPECIFICATIONS

Global network of in-person audited suppliers.

REACH REGISTRATION

Fully compliant for European Union.

DOCUMENTATION

In-house, accurate and on time.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Led by PHD Chemists and sector experts.

TAILORED SERVICE

Flexible, attentive and tailored to your needs.

SAFETY

Safer options for hazardous, high powered reducing agents.

COMPARING REACTIVITY & STABILITY

Synhydrid® vs Sodium Borohydride

Download our white paper to discover advanced insights into the reactivity, stability, and solubility of Synhydrid® compared with metal hydride-reducing agents like Sodium Borohydride and Lithium Aluminium Hydride.

WORKING WITH US

THE CHEMATEK DIFFERENCE

EXPERTISE FROM EXPERIENCE

Four Divisions. One Team

Operating for over 40 years, Chematek is a technically integrated industrial services distributor.

We deliver innovative, customised and reliable solutions for our customers and suppliers. Headquartered in Milan, our global office locations include China, India, USA, France, Switzerland and Australia.

With a powerful global network spanning our interrelated product divisions we use our experience and expertise to create tailored product and distribution solutions.

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