What Apollo Scientific does

Apollo Scientific is a UK-headquartered specialty chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in the early 1990s and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Central Glass Group. The company produces and distributes high-purity research chemicals, life science reagents, fluorinated and heterocyclic building blocks, spectroscopy consumables, and HPLC-grade solvents, with a catalog of 125,000+ compounds of which 30,000+ are held in stock. Its core technology platform combines in-house chemical synthesis expertise developed over more than two decades, advanced analytical quality control (Shimadzu GC-2030 and UHPLC, Agilent LCMS/FTIR, Magritek NMR), flow chemistry capabilities, and cGMP-compliant manufacturing across facilities in the UK, Germany, the US, and Japan via the parent group. Specialty services include custom synthesis with scale-up from grams to tonnes, bulk chemical supply, and global distribution.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct e-commerce (store.apolloscientific.co.uk), field sales, and a distributor network anchored by a major partnership with VWR/Avantor (described as a 'million-pound account'). Pricing is unit-based for catalog items with quote-based pricing for custom synthesis and bulk orders, accepting GBP, EUR, and USD with standard 30-day credit terms. Customer segments span pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical R&D, academic and government research institutions, industrial manufacturing, and agrochemicals/life sciences, served through horizontal segmentation across these end markets. Apollo Scientific holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, GMP, AEO, and REACH certifications and has maintained EcoVadis Platinum (2022, 2023) and Gold (2026) sustainability ratings, with net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions achieved in 2021. The company is in an active expansion phase, most visibly through its 2026 South Carolina US warehouse launch, 2025 HPLC solvent range introduction, and new channel partnerships in life sciences.

Name

Apollo Scientific

Legal name

Apollo Scientific Ltd

Website

https://apolloscientific.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Apollo Scientific is a UK-based specialty chemical manufacturer and supplier of high-purity research chemicals, fluorinated and heterocyclic building blocks, life science reagents, and custom synthesis services, serving pharmaceutical, academic, and industrial research customers globally as a subsidiary of Japan's Central Glass Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research Chemicals and Life Science Reagents

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (32541)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compounding Ingredient & API Distributors (Pharma Supply) (HLAIAJAO), CMC & Pharmaceutical Development (Formulation/Process/Analytical Development) (HLAIALAD)

Keywords

• Research chemicals supply
• Life science reagents
• Fluorinated building blocks
• Custom chemical synthesis
• HPLC grade solvents

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Research Chemical Product Sales: Apollo Scientific generates revenue primarily through the sale of research chemicals, building blocks, life science reagents, and spectroscopy products. Products are sold in various pack sizes from milligram quantities to bulk, with same-day dispatch capability. Revenue is one-time transaction-based with no recurring subscription model for standard products.
2. Custom Synthesis Services: Custom chemical synthesis services for bespoke compounds, including scale-up synthesis from research to production scale. Services include development and upscaling from grams to tonnes, cGMP production for pre-clinical trial studies, Phase I-III trials and commercial API production.
3. Bulk Chemical Supply: Bulk supply options for HPLC solvents and other industrial chemicals, providing scalable quantities for laboratories and manufacturing operations with cost advantages for larger volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apollo Scientific manufactures and supplies high-purity research chemicals, life science reagents, and spectroscopy consumables to academic, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers worldwide. The company also offers custom synthesis services from grams to commercial cGMP production scales, supported by global manufacturing facilities in the UK, Germany, US, and Japan. Products are sold directly through an e-commerce platform and via a network of distributors and partnerships.

Product overview

Apollo Scientific operates as a research chemical supplier and manufacturer with a portfolio of three core product categories—Chemicals (fluorinated, heterocyclic, and organic building blocks), Life Sciences (cell biology, immunology, and molecular biology reagents), and Spectroscopy Products (NMR solvents, IR/UV cells, mass spectrometry standards)—supported by an HPLC Solvents sub-category. The company offers integrated service offerings including Custom Synthesis, In-House Manufacturing, Bulk Chemical Supply, and Distribution Services. Products range from standard catalog chemicals to bespoke synthesized compounds, with manufacturing capabilities spanning UK, US, Germany, and Japan facilities. The company also operates US warehouse stock-holding for domestic American delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemicals Research chemicals including fluorinated, heterocyclic, and organic building blocks, inorganics, and organometallics for academic and industrial research applications.
• Life Sciences Reagents for cell analysis, cellular and molecular biology, genomics, electrophoresis, immunology, and plant biology research, including discounted biochemicals.
• Spectroscopy Products Spectroscopy consumables including IR spectroscopy supplies, mass spectrometry standards, NMR tubes and deuterated solvents, silica gel, and UV spectroscopy cells.
• HPLC Solvents High-purity HPLC-grade solvents including Acetonitrile, IPA, Methanol, Dichloromethane, THF, Cyclohexane, Ethyl Acetate, Heptane, and Hexane, available in 1L and 2.5L pack sizes for analytical chromatography applications.
• Custom Synthesis Service Bespoke chemical synthesis services for novel compounds tailored to customer requirements, with scale-up capabilities from grams to tonnes and cGMP production for pre-clinical trial studies, Phase I-III trials and commercial API production.
• In-House Manufacturing Chemical manufacturing services specializing in aromatic fluorochemistry, heterocyclic synthesis, and organic intermediates, with global manufacturing facilities across UK, US, Germany, and Japan.
• Bulk Chemical Supply Bulk chemical supply with scalable solutions for laboratory and industrial users requiring large volumes with consistent quality and competitive pricing.
• Distribution Services Global chemical distribution services enabling delivery of research chemicals worldwide, including US warehouse operations for domestic US delivery.
• DNA and RNA Extraction Kits DNA and RNA extraction kits for life science research applications.
• Decontamination Products RNase-Exitus Plus and DNA-Exitus Plus non-toxic decontamination solutions for laboratory surfaces and equipment, including AUTOCLAVE-EXITUSPLUS and INCUWATER-CLEAN.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day dispatch on all orders where possible
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Titan ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2025Exclusive UK partnership for the Adamas Life Range, a high-quality reagents line for life science research. Apollo Scientific serves as the exclusive UK distributor for this product range.
• Central Glass GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApollo Scientific is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Central Glass Group. This relationship provides access to collective facilities and resources across UK, Germany, USA, and Japan, including custom synthesis capabilities, cGMP production facilities, and specialized fluorination technology.
• Climate Impact PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApollo Scientific works with Climate Impact Partners to offset greenhouse gas emissions through projects including Gyapa Efficient Cookstoves in Ghana and Clean Water and Cooking in Guatemala. Climate Impact Partners has over 25 years experience in carbon offsetting programs.
• Seramun Diagnostica GmBHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution cooperation agreement for chromogenic substrates, expanding Apollo's scope of life science diagnostic products.
• United Nations Global CompactminorOthersApollo Scientific became a signatory member of the UN Global Compact in 2022, committing to sustainable and responsible business practices aligned with UN principles.
• Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Business Green Scene NetworkminorOthersApollo joined the GMCC's environmental sustainability network connecting businesses across Greater Manchester working on their environmental footprint to accelerate positive action towards a greener, sustainable future.
• SynquestminorOthersSister company serving customers in Florida. Apollo can direct Florida customers to Synquest for their chemical supply needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carbosynth: UK-headquartered supplier of carbohydrates, nucleosides, and life science reagents. Comparable as a mid-sized European research chemicals supplier serving academic and pharma markets.
• Bide Pharmatech: China-headquartered supplier of building blocks, intermediates, and APIs with growing global distribution. Comparable product portfolio in heterocyclic and fluorinated building blocks.
• Fluorochem: UK-based specialty chemical manufacturer and supplier focused on fluorinated compounds, intermediates, and building blocks. Head-to-head competitor on geography (UK-based) and fluorochemistry specialization.
• Enamine: Ukraine-based supplier of building blocks, screening libraries, and custom synthesis services with global distribution. Closely comparable custom synthesis and catalog reagent business serving pharma R&D.
• Combi-Blocks: US-based supplier focused on screening compounds, building blocks, and custom synthesis services for drug discovery. Directly comparable in custom synthesis/catalog model and pharma/biotech customer base.
• TCI Chemicals: Japan-based specialty chemicals supplier offering a deep catalog of organic building blocks, fluorinated compounds, and reagents with global distribution. Closely comparable to Apollo on specialty chemistry focus and fluorochemistry offerings.

Regional players

• SynQuest Laboratories: US-based fluorinated compounds and specialty gases supplier; operates as sister company to Apollo for Florida customers. Comparable in fluorination expertise but geographically distinct in US coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA): World's largest research chemicals and reagents supplier, now part of Merck KGaA's Life Science division. Directly comparable catalog (building blocks, reagents, solvents) and target customer base (pharma R&D and academic researchers).
• Avantor: Global supplier of lab products, chemicals, and bioprocessing solutions; also Apollo's largest customer. Comparable reach to pharma/biotech customers and overlapping catalog (reagents, solvents, consumables).
• Alfa Aesar (Thermo Fisher Scientific): Research chemicals, inorganic compounds, and precious metals catalog now part of Thermo Fisher. Directly comparable product lines (organic building blocks, organometallics, spectroscopy consumables) and academic/pharma customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/apollo-scientific-ltd
• Xx.com/ApolloSciUK

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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