Molekula
Molekula is a privately held fine chemicals and biochemicals supplier founded in 2000, operating five global distribution hubs and a 3,738-product catalogue across research, semi-bulk, and bulk scales, serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, and research customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMünchen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Molekula does
Molekula is a privately held fine chemicals and biochemicals supplier founded in 2000 across the United Kingdom and France, operating five global distribution hubs in Newton Aycliffe (UK), Lewisville TX (USA), Shanghai (China), Germany, and Italy. The company's core offering is a catalogue of 3,738+ products spanning 51 categories including buffers, solvents, salts, amino acids, antibiotics, bioactive small molecules, and specialty intermediates, with 3,000+ items held in stock for same-day shipping. Every shipment includes batch-specific Certificates of Analysis, multi-language Safety Data Sheets, and REACH/TSCA compliance evidence, with historical CoAs retrievable via digital batch lookup on product pages. The product range is complemented by two wholly-owned subsidiary brands, Scafell Organics and Sherman Chemicals, which handle specialty organic synthesis including Grignard reagents and custom synthesis services, plus a custom sourcing service for non-catalogue and hard-to-find materials verified by HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR.
The business operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model: research-scale packs are sold through an e-commerce catalogue at unit pricing, while semi-bulk and bulk quantities (kilograms upwards) require quote requests answered typically within one working day. Direct enterprise sales engagement supports long-term supply partnerships, and the company serves four primary segments — R&D teams, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies, and manufacturing teams — across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. Molekula Group holds multi-site ISO 9001:2015 (Q8455) and ISO 14001:2015 (E8455) certifications, audited by UKAS-accredited Interface NRM and valid through 17 May 2028. The technology stack supporting the platform consists of digital batch records, a CoA lookup tool, an SDS finder, an A-Z glossary, and free chemistry calculators, with marketing driven by an SEO-optimized catalogue and a content knowledge hub publishing articles on chemistry, regulatory updates, and supply chain best practices. No revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership data is disclosed.
Molekula firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Molekula
- Legal name
- Molekula
- Website
- https://molekula.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Molekula is a privately held fine chemicals and biochemicals supplier founded in 2000, operating five global distribution hubs and a 3,738-product catalogue across research, semi-bulk, and bulk scales, serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, and research customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Molekula industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fine Chemicals & Biochemicals Supply
- NAICS
- Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals (Non-Hazmat Specialized Handling) (TLAIALAJ)
Keywords
Where Molekula is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- München
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Molekula business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Fine Chemicals and Biochemicals Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of fine chemicals and biochemicals at research-scale packs and semi-bulk/bulk quantities (kilograms upwards). Pricing in catalogue covers research-scale packs; bulk pricing is quote-based. The company sources non-catalogue materials on request.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Research-scale pack pricing (catalogue) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Semi-bulk and bulk quantities |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Molekula product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Molekula supplies fine chemicals and biochemicals at research, semi-bulk and bulk scales through a catalogue of 3,738+ products across 51 categories, complemented by subsidiary brands (Scafell Organics, Sherman Chemicals) for specialty organic synthesis and a custom sourcing service for non-catalogue materials. Each shipment is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, multi-language Safety Data Sheet, and REACH/TSCA compliance evidence, with same-day shipping available for 3,000+ in-stock items from five global hubs.
Product overview
Molekula is a fine chemicals and biochemicals supplier operating a catalogue-based model with 3,738+ products across 51 categories including buffers, solvents, salts, amino acids, antibiotics, aroma chemicals, bioactive small molecules, and specialty intermediates. The core offering is complemented by two subsidiary brands—Scafell Organics and Sherman Chemicals—that handle specialty organic synthesis, particularly Grignard reagents and custom synthesis for pharmaceutical applications. The company provides custom and non-catalogue sourcing services, with full documentation including batch-specific Certificates of Analysis, Safety Data Sheets, and REACH/TSCA compliance evidence. Products are available at research, semi-bulk, and bulk quantities with same-day shipping from five global hubs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Scafell Organics: Subsidiary brand handling specialty organic synthesis.
- Sherman Chemicals
Products and services
- Molekula Fine Chemicals & Biochemicals Catalogue Catalogue of 3,738+ fine chemicals and biochemicals across 51 categories including buffers, solvents, salts, amino acids, antibiotics, aroma chemicals, bioactive small molecules, and specialty intermediates, supplied at research, semi-bulk, and bulk quantities with batch-specific Certificates of Analysis, multi-language Safety Data Sheets, REACH/TSCA compliance evidence, and same-day shipping for in-stock items.
- Scafell Organics Specialty Organic Synthesis Subsidiary brand of Molekula specializing in specialty organic synthesis, including high-purity Grignard reagents in various formats (such as pre-formed solutions) and custom synthesis services for pharmaceutical and synthetic chemistry applications.
- Sherman Chemicals Specialty Organic Synthesis Subsidiary brand of Molekula Group providing specialty organic synthesis services and products for pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing applications.
- Custom and Non-Catalogue Chemical Sourcing
Quantifiable outcome
- 3,000+ items in stock for same-day shipping across five global hubs
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Molekula
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Molekula technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Molekula partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Interface NRMcoreUKAS-accredited certification body that audits Molekula Group's quality and environmental management systems. Issues multi-site ISO 9001:2015 (Q8455) and ISO 14001:2015 (E8455) certificates covering UK and US operations. Certificates valid to 17 May 2028.
- Scafell OrganicsminorSubsidiary brand of Molekula Group specializing in specialty organic synthesis. Offers high-purity Grignard reagents in various formats including pre-formed solutions and custom synthesis services for pharmaceutical and synthetic chemistry applications.
- Sherman ChemicalsminorSubsidiary brand of Molekula Group handling specialty organic synthesis services and products.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Molekula competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Apollo Scientific: UK-based specialist in fluorinated and heterocyclic building blocks, organics, and custom synthesis. Comparable in geographic footprint, UK base, organic synthesis expertise (mirroring Scafell Organics/Sherman Chemicals), and target customers to Molekula.
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA): The legacy dominant catalog fine chemicals brand, now part of Merck Life Science. Offers the same research-to-bulk SKU breadth, batch-level CoA/SDS documentation, and global distribution footprint — and its scale is the main competitive pressure on smaller distributors like Molekula.
- Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Mass-market catalog supplier of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and consumables to pharma/biotech/manufacturing customers. Operates a direct e-commerce-plus-account-manager hybrid sales motion that overlaps substantially with Molekula's value proposition.
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology: US direct-catalog supplier of biochemicals, antibodies, and reagents to academic and biotech researchers. Comparable in catalog-led GTM and R&D-focused customer base, though with a heavier life-science skew than Molekula.
- Fluorochem: UK-based specialist in fluorinated and fine organic chemicals with a direct catalog and custom synthesis service. Closely comparable to Molekula in country of origin, product mix, scale, and target customer segments (R&D, pharma, biotech).
- Toronto Research Chemicals: Canadian manufacturer and distributor of reference standards, impurities, and stable-isotope-labeled compounds for pharma/biotech. Comparable in regulatory-grade documentation, custom synthesis capability, and pharma industry customer base to Molekula.
- Combi-Blocks: US-based catalog supplier specializing in screening compounds, building blocks, and fine chemicals for pharma and biotech discovery. Operates the same direct-catalog-plus-quote model and competes for the same biotech/R&D wallet as Molekula.
- TCI Chemicals: Japanese-headquartered fine chemicals manufacturer and distributor with a global catalog of research- and bulk-grade organic chemicals and biochemicals. Operates the same direct catalog-plus-quote model targeting pharma, biotech, and academic R&D, making it one of the most direct head-to-head competitors to Molekula.
- Alfa Aesar: Thermo Fisher-owned fine chemicals and inorganic salts catalog brand focused on research and industrial buyers. Highly comparable in catalog structure, CoA-grade documentation, and bulk quote handling to Molekula's offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Avantor (VWR): Global life-sciences and lab products distribution giant (incorporating VWR). Offers broad catalog coverage and enterprise procurement contracts that dwarf Molekula's range — a typical incumbent benchmark that competes for the same pharma/biotech/industrial procurement RFPs but across a much larger portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Molekula social profiles
Digital presenceMolekula compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Molekula financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Molekula leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Molekula subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Molekula funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Molekula M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Molekula
What does Molekula do?
Molekula supplies fine chemicals and biochemicals at research, semi-bulk and bulk scales through a catalogue of 3,738+ products across 51 categories, complemented by subsidiary brands (Scafell Organics, Sherman Chemicals) for specialty organic synthesis and a custom sourcing service for non-catalogue materials. Each shipment is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, multi-language Safety Data Sheet, and REACH/TSCA compliance evidence, with same-day shipping available for 3,000+ in-stock items from five global hubs.
Is Molekula a public or private company?
Molekula is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Molekula founded?
Molekula was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Molekula based?
Molekula is headquartered in München, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Molekula make money?
One revenue line is on record: fine Chemicals and Biochemicals Sales.
Who are Molekula's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Apollo Scientific, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA), Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher), Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Fluorochem, Toronto Research Chemicals, Combi-Blocks, TCI Chemicals and Alfa Aesar. Avantor (VWR) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Molekula have an API?
No public API is recorded for Molekula.
What industry is Molekula in?
Molekula's product category is Fine Chemicals & Biochemicals Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIALAJ, Chemicals & Petrochemicals (Non-Hazmat Specialized Handling). Its NAICS code is 4246 and its SIC code is 5160.