The Exclusive Synthesis & Catalysts business unit focuses on customised solutions for chemical syntheses, particularly for customers in the pharmaceutical industry, and catalytic processes. In both areas Degussa has got a long successful history and has accumulated broad expertise for the benefit of its customers.

Exclusive Synthesis & Catalysts proofed to be a trustworthy and reliable partner and has a long and successful track record. Through its global network of production and R&D sites, Exclusive Synthesis & Catalysts can always be very close to its customer and all products and services are available all over the world. Speed and flexibility are crucial for both of our businesses and our global presence is a prerequisite to fulfil our customers' expectations.

Degussa Exclusive Synthesis offers manufacturing involving novel route selection and development, supported by R&D excellence, comprehensive hazard evaluation capabilities and a broad technology base. We also preform contract manufacturing, using your supplied process, with continual improvement to maximize process efficientcy.

With Precious Metal Powder Catalysts, Activated Base Metal Catalysts, Continuous Process Catalysts and Components for Olefin Polymerisation Catalysts, the business line Catalysts is an established global partner for the life sciences & fine chemicals, industrial chemicals & intermediates and polymer industries.

Catalysis is very often the key to a successful and economic synthesis. The business line Exclusive Synthesis is in the unique position to have access to all three catalysis disciplines in Degussa: heterogeneous, homogeneous and biocatalysis. No fine chemical firm has production facilities for all types of catalysts inhouse except Degussa. This secures not only catalyst supply and speeds up development of synthetic routes, but it opens up new options for route planning and optimisation: all for the benefit of the customer.