Unknown Compound Identification

Decode mystery compounds and contaminants in agrochemical products using advanced analytical techniques and expert interpretation. From contamination investigations to competitive analysis, we identify what others can't.

Unknown compound identification laboratory with mass spectrometry and molecular analysis equipment
🔍 Advanced Detection
🧬 Structural Analysis
Multi-Technique Approach
🛡️ Confidential Analysis

Unknown Compound Identification Applications

Advanced analytical solutions for challenging identification scenarios in the agrochemical industry

Contamination Investigations

Identify unknown contaminants causing product failures, customer complaints, or regulatory issues.
  • Trace contaminant identification
  • Source determination
  • Cross-contamination analysis
  • Foreign material characterization

Common Scenarios:

Unexpected peaks in HPLC analysis, off-odors, unusual precipitation, color changes, or performance issues.

IP Protection & Patent Enforcement

Analytical support for intellectual property protection and proprietary formulation verification.
  • Patent infringement detection
  • Proprietary component verification
  • Trade secret protection
  • Legal evidence development

Common Scenarios:

Suspected patent infringement, unauthorized copying of proprietary formulations, trade secret violations, and litigation support.

Forensic Analysis

Chemical fingerprinting and forensic investigation for legal, regulatory, or insurance proceedings.
  • Chemical fingerprinting
  • Evidence authentication
  • Chain of custody analysis
  • Expert witness support

Common Scenarios:

Legal disputes, insurance claims, product liability cases, and regulatory enforcement actions.

Process Troubleshooting

Identify unknown byproducts or impurities that appear during manufacturing process changes.
  • Reaction byproduct identification
  • Degradation product analysis
  • Impurity profiling
  • Process optimization support

Common Scenarios:

Process deviations, new synthetic routes, scale-up issues, and unexpected reaction products.

Our Unknown Identification Process

A streamlined approach from sample to results with complete transparency and security

01

Sample Assessment & Strategy

Initial evaluation of the unknown sample to understand the matrix, potential compound classes, and develop the most effective analytical strategy.

  • Sample preparation evaluation
  • Matrix characterization
  • Analytical strategy development
  • Priority technique selection
02

Multi-Technique Screening

Deploy multiple complementary analytical techniques to gather comprehensive structural and chemical information about the unknown compound.

  • Mass spectrometry analysis
  • NMR structural determination
  • FTIR functional group identification
  • Chromatographic separation
03

Database Search & Matching

Compare analytical data against comprehensive chemical databases and spectral libraries to identify potential matches.

  • Spectral database searching
  • Chemical structure matching
  • Literature cross-referencing
  • Probability assessment
04

Confirmation & Validation

Confirm identification through reference standard comparison or additional analytical techniques to ensure accurate results.

  • Reference standard comparison
  • Retention time matching
  • Spectral confirmation
  • Purity assessment
05

Expert Interpretation & Reporting

Provide comprehensive analysis with expert interpretation, structural elucidation, and actionable recommendations.

  • Structural elucidation
  • Confidence level assessment
  • Source identification
  • Actionable recommendations
Fast Identification of Unknowns

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(678) 744-4184

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Specializations

Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, surfactants, and technical materials

Fast Turnaround

3-day delivery for urgent QC and regulatory testing needs