ChemPep
ChemPep is a privately held Florida-based specialty chemical reagents supplier founded in 2005, selling peptide synthesis building blocks, bioconjugation reagents, pharmaceutical excipients, and custom synthesis services to academic research laboratories and pharmaceutical/biotech customers worldwide via direct catalog sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersPalm Beach, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ChemPep does
ChemPep, Inc. is a privately held specialty chemical reagents supplier founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wellington, Florida (postal address 3460 Fairlane Farms Road, Suite 10). The company operates a B2B catalog focused on peptide synthesis and bioconjugation chemistry, offering over 35 product categories including amino acid derivatives (Fmoc, Boc, α-Methyl, and Photo-protected variants), PEGylation reagents, pseudoproline dipeptides, click chemistry reagents, fluorescent dyes (Cy3/Cy5/Cy7 equivalents), nucleosides and nucleotides, ADC linkers, ubiquitin probes, post-translational histones, chelators, and pharmaceutical excipients (LNPs for mRNA, tri-GalNAc for siRNA, SNAC for semaglutide). Core technology rests on solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) using both Fmoc and Boc methodologies, alongside PEGylation, bioorthogonal click chemistry, and custom organic synthesis.
The company generates revenue through two streams: (i) catalog product sales of research-grade peptides, amino acid derivatives, PEG reagents, click chemistry reagents, fluorescent dyes, and specialty chemicals priced on a per-unit basis ranging from roughly $282 to $4,500 per SKU and sold via direct website, phone, fax, or email under Net 30 terms; and (ii) custom synthesis services covering custom peptides, custom organic molecules, custom pseudoproline dipeptides, PET probe precursors, and custom purification for research-grade through large-scale API production. Global distribution is handled via FedEx shipping FOB Wellington, FL, with payments accepted by check, wire/ACH, or credit card.
ChemPep's primary customer segments are research institutions and academic laboratories (consuming reagents for peptide synthesis and chemical biology studies) and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (using specialty chemicals and custom synthesis for drug discovery, peptide therapeutic development, and diagnostic imaging agents). A secondary cosmetic-industry segment exists for cosmetic peptide ingredients. The customer base is long-tail and horizontal rather than concentrated, with no named enterprise customers disclosed and an operating model analogous to a research-grade consumables catalog. The company is privately held, has no disclosed parent, no funding rounds, and operates without publicly disclosed revenue.
ChemPep firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ChemPep
- Legal name
- ChemPep, Inc.
- Website
- https://chempep.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- ChemPep is a privately held Florida-based specialty chemical reagents supplier founded in 2005, selling peptide synthesis building blocks, bioconjugation reagents, pharmaceutical excipients, and custom synthesis services to academic research laboratories and pharmaceutical/biotech customers worldwide via direct catalog sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ChemPep industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemical Reagents for Peptide Synthesis and Bioconjugation
- NAICS
- Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Chiral / Asymmetric Synthesis & Complex Chemistry Services (HLAGAHAE), Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)
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Where ChemPep is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Palm Beach
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ChemPep business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Catalog Product Sales: Sale of research-grade peptides, amino acid derivatives, PEG reagents, click chemistry reagents, fluorescent dyes, and other specialty chemicals through a product catalog model. Products sold in various sizes from milligrams to multigram quantities.
- Custom Synthesis Services: Custom peptide synthesis, custom organic synthesis, and custom purification services for small-scale research-grade to large-scale API production. Revenue generated through service fees.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard catalog products - Fmoc-α-Me-Arg(Pbf)-OH |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard catalog products - Fmoc-α-Me-Glu(OtBu)-OH |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard catalog products - α-Me-D-Val-OH |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pharmaceutical excipient - SNAC |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Photo amino acids - H-Photo-Phe-OH |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
ChemPep product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ChemPep manufactures and supplies research-grade specialty chemicals and reagents for peptide synthesis, bioconjugation, click chemistry, PEGylation, and related life science applications through a catalog of more than 35 product categories. The company complements its catalog with custom peptide synthesis, custom organic synthesis, and custom purification services spanning research-scale to large-scale API production. All products are sold for Research & Development laboratory use only, not for human, animal, drug, clinical, household, or cosmetic uses.
Product overview
ChemPep is a chemical reagents and peptides company offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 35 product categories focused on peptide synthesis, bioconjugation, and life science research. The core product line includes Amino Acids & Derivatives (Fmoc, Boc, α-Methyl, and Photo Amino Acids), PEGylation Reagents, Pseudoproline Dipeptides, and Click Chemistry Reagents. The company provides specialized building blocks for drug discovery applications including GLP-1 Building Blocks, ADC Linkers, and Pharmaceutical Excipients (LNPs, Tri-GalNAc, SNAC). Supporting products include Fluorescent Dyes (Cy3, Cy5, Cy7), Nucleosides & Nucleotides, Carbohydrates, Chelators, and Ubiquitin & Ubiquitin Probes. Custom synthesis services complement the catalog products for custom peptide, organic synthesis, and purification needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Amino Acids & Derivatives
Companies that use ChemPep
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ChemPep technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ChemPep partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ChemPep competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Creative Peptides: Creative Peptides offers custom peptide synthesis, peptide libraries, cosmetic peptides, and catalog peptide products targeting research and pharmaceutical customers. Directly comparable to ChemPep in custom synthesis services, cosmetic peptide line, and catalog research-grade offerings.
- CSBio: CSBio is a specialized peptide synthesis company offering custom peptide synthesis, peptide synthesizer manufacturing, and a catalog of Fmoc amino acids, resins, and peptide synthesis reagents. Directly comparable as a peptide-focused reagent and service provider competing in the same niche markets.
- AAPPTec: AAPPTec specializes in peptide synthesis reagents, peptide synthesizers, and custom peptide production with deep focus on Fmoc/Boc chemistry. Directly comparable to ChemPep in catalog product offering, customer base (research and pharma), and custom synthesis services.
- AnaSpec (Kaneka): AnaSpec, now part of Kaneka, is a manufacturer of peptides, custom peptides, fluorescent dyes, FRET peptides, and a broad catalog of life science reagents. Directly comparable to ChemPep in custom peptide services, fluorescent dye catalog, and amino acid derivative offerings.
- Peptide Institute: Peptide Institute is a Japanese manufacturer of research-grade peptides, amino acid derivatives, and specialty reagents with a 40+ year operating history. Comparable to ChemPep in catalog product focus and custom synthesis, with similar focus on quality and specialty research-grade chemistry.
Broad incumbents
- Bachem: Bachem is a global leader in peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing with a large catalog of amino acid derivatives, pseudoproline dipeptides, and custom peptide synthesis services. Directly comparable as a peptide chemistry specialist serving pharma and biotech, but at vastly greater scale and with full GMP manufacturing capabilities.
- GenScript: GenScript is a major life science services and reagent provider offering custom peptide synthesis, gene synthesis, and a broad catalog of biology reagents. Comparable to ChemPep in custom peptide and reagent offerings but with much larger scale, broader product portfolio, and global operations.
- PolyPeptide Group: PolyPeptide Group is a global CDMO specializing in peptide and oligonucleotide API manufacturing with GMP facilities. Comparable to ChemPep in custom peptide services and GLP-1 building block production, but at much larger commercial manufacturing scale.
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck): Sigma-Aldrich (now part of Merck KGaA) is the largest life science reagent distributor with extensive catalog of amino acid derivatives, peptide synthesis reagents, resins, and specialty chemicals. Indirectly comparable as a broad incumbent competing in the same reagent categories as ChemPep but with vastly greater scale and global distribution.
- TCI Chemicals: TCI Chemicals is a major global manufacturer and supplier of specialty organic chemicals, including amino acid derivatives, peptide synthesis reagents, and click chemistry reagents. Comparable to ChemPep in catalog product breadth and B2B research customer focus, with significantly larger scale and global presence.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ChemPep financial estimates
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ChemPep leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
ChemPep funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ChemPep M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ChemPep
What does ChemPep do?
ChemPep manufactures and supplies research-grade specialty chemicals and reagents for peptide synthesis, bioconjugation, click chemistry, PEGylation, and related life science applications through a catalog of more than 35 product categories. The company complements its catalog with custom peptide synthesis, custom organic synthesis, and custom purification services spanning research-scale to large-scale API production. All products are sold for Research & Development laboratory use only, not for human, animal, drug, clinical, household, or cosmetic uses.
Is ChemPep a public or private company?
ChemPep is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ChemPep founded?
ChemPep was founded in 2005. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ChemPep based?
ChemPep is headquartered in Palm Beach, United States, in the North America region.
How does ChemPep make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Catalog Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Synthesis Services.
Who are ChemPep's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Creative Peptides, CSBio, AAPPTec, AnaSpec (Kaneka) and Peptide Institute. Broad incumbents are Bachem, GenScript, PolyPeptide Group, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck) and TCI Chemicals.
Does ChemPep have an API?
No public API is recorded for ChemPep.
What industry is ChemPep in?
ChemPep's product category is Specialty Chemical Reagents for Peptide Synthesis and Bioconjugation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAI, Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes), with a secondary code of HLAGAHAE, Chiral / Asymmetric Synthesis & Complex Chemistry Services. Its NAICS code is 3259 and its SIC code is 2833.