Chempure

What Chempure does

Chempure Private Limited is an India-based specialty chemicals and laboratory supplies company founded in 1943 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. The company operates a B2B e-commerce platform at chempure.in that lists over 2 million chemicals across 16 categories — including Catalysts & Ligands, MOCVD/CVD/ALD Precursors, Organometallics, Nanomaterials, Electronic Grade Chemicals, Ionic Liquids, Biocatalysts, Stable Isotopes, Battery & Energy Materials, and NMR Products — with 100,000+ materials maintained in ready stock for immediate dispatch and an off-the-shelf SKU count of 60,000+. Product purities range from 99% standard grades up to 99.9999% (atomic-level) for semiconductor and microelectronics applications. The platform is complemented by a Labware division covering glass bottles, zirconia and quartz wares, Whatman filter papers, and CVD/ALD bubblers and cylinders.

The company's proprietary technology stack centers on three differentiators: (1) "Smartottles" — tamper-evident chemical storage and shipment bottles with PTFE septa designed to prevent air and humidity ingress for moisture-sensitive compounds; (2) a "Chempure Label Specifications" system using BS 5609 marine-grade polypropylene labels with embedded QR codes that link to digital Certificates of Analysis (COA); and (3) a chemical structure search tool with a molecular editor that allows scientific buyers to draw structures or search by CAS number. The platform supports a pay-as-you-go pricing model priced in Indian Rupees (INR) with a 6% discount for online payment, alongside bulk quote functionality for enterprise volume orders.

Chempure's go-to-market is product-led through its own storefront, supplemented by WhatsApp Business, phone (100 lines), and email sales channels. Customer segments span academic and industrial researchers (primary), the microelectronics and semiconductor industry, petrochemical manufacturers, and government R&D laboratories. Distribution is global via the website, though primary operational footprint is India. The company holds ISO certification, Ecovadis sustainability rating, MSME registration under Indian government scheme, D&B listing, and a registered trademark. Revenue, funding, headcount, and ownership composition are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Chempure

Legal name

Chempure Private Limited

Website

https://chempure.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chempure Private Limited is a Bangalore-based specialty chemicals and labware supplier founded in 1943, operating the chempure.in e-commerce platform with 2M+ listed chemicals, 100,000+ ready-stock SKUs, and ultra-high-purity grades (up to 99.9999%) serving academia, semiconductor, petrochemical, and government R&D customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (424690), All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199), Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Purification, Filtration & Packaging for High-Purity Chemicals (PFA/UPW compatibility, subfab delivery) (IMAEAKAO)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• Laboratory supplies
• High-purity reagents
• Electronic grade chemicals
• Labware equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Product Sales: Direct sales of high-purity specialty chemicals, reagents, catalysts, organometallics, nanomaterials, electronic grade chemicals, and labware through the company's e-commerce platform. Products are sold in various pack sizes with pricing in INR. The company offers over 2 million chemicals on its platform with 100,000+ materials in ready stock.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chempure Private Limited manufactures and distributes high-purity specialty chemicals, reagents, and laboratory supplies through its e-commerce platform chempure.in. The company offers over 2 million chemical products across 16 categories (Catalysts, Organometallics, MOCVD/CVD/ALD Precursors, Biocatalysts, Nanomaterials, etc.) along with labware including glass bottles, zirconia and quartz wares, and Whatman filter papers. Product purities range from 99% standard grade up to 99.9999% atomic-grade for semiconductor applications, with 100,000+ materials maintained in ready stock for immediate dispatch.

Product overview

Chempure Private Limited is a chemical and laboratory supplies company based in Bangalore, India, established in 1943. The company operates a B2B e-commerce platform offering over 2 million chemical products and 100,000+ materials in ready stock across 16 chemical categories and comprehensive labware supplies. The product portfolio centers on the core Chemicals Platform (featuring MOCVD/CVD/ALD Precursors, Biocatalysts, Organometallics, Electronic Grade Chemicals, and 12 other chemical categories) complemented by the Labware division (Smartottles packaging, Zirconia/Quartz wares, Whatman filters, and general lab equipment). The company targets academic institutions, industrial innovators, government R&D labs, and microelectronics/petrochemical sectors with product purities ranging from 99% to 99.9999%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smartottles: Smartottles is a sub-brand for specialized chemical storage and shipment bottles with tamper-evident caps and PTFE septa for leak-proof storage and transit of chemicals.
• Chempure Label Specifications

Products and services

• Chemicals Portfolio Comprehensive portfolio of high-purity chemicals spanning 16 categories including Catalysts & Ligands, Organics & Inorganics, MOCVD/CVD/ALD Precursors, Organometallics, Nanomaterials, Electronic Grade Chemicals, Ionic Liquids, Stable Isotopes, Biocatalysts, Metals & Materials, Reference Standards, Grignard Reagents, NMR Products, Battery & Energy Materials, and Combinatorial Building Blocks. Purities range from 99% standard to 99.9999% atomic-grade for semiconductor fabrication. Sold to academic institutions, industrial R&D teams, microelectronics manufacturers, and government laboratories.
• Labware Laboratory equipment and consumables including Glass Bottles, Zirconia Wares (crucibles, boats, discs), Quartz Wares, Whatman filter papers (qualitative, quantitative ashless, glass microfiber), and CVD/ALD Bubblers & Cylinders. Targeted at research labs, semiconductor fabs, and industrial chemical processing facilities.
• Smartottles Proprietary sub-brand of chemical storage and shipment bottles featuring tamper-evident caps with PTFE septa, providing leak-proof storage and transit of air- and humidity-sensitive chemicals. Targeted at laboratories and industrial users handling high-value specialty chemicals.
• MOCVD, CVD & ALD Precursors Specialty chemical precursors for semiconductor thin film deposition, including Trimethylaluminum, Dimethylzinc, Ferrocene, and various organometallic compounds. Targeted at microelectronics and semiconductor fabrication customers requiring atomic-level purity chemicals.
• Biocatalysts Industrial enzyme and biocatalyst products including Novozym 435, CALB-435 Immobilized Lipase B Catalyst, Lipozyme series products (CALB L, RM, TL IM, TL 100 L), NovoCor AD L, and Lipase from Rhizopus oryzae. Targeted at industrial biocatalysis and pharmaceutical manufacturing customers.
• Zirconia Wares High-purity zirconia laboratory ware including crucibles, boats, discs, and plates with temperature tolerance up to 2000°C, 8 mol% yttria stabilization, and 6 gm/cc bulk density. Targeted at high-temperature laboratory and industrial applications.
• Whatman Filter Papers Whatman filter papers including qualitative filter papers (standard grade), quantitative ashless filter papers, and glass microfiber filters (binder free) for analytical and laboratory filtration applications. Targeted at analytical and research laboratories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000,000+ chemicals on platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avantor: Global distributor of specialty chemicals, lab supplies, and bioproduction inputs to pharma, healthcare, and advanced technology customers. Comparable product breadth and target customer mix to Chempure, especially in electronic and high-purity chemistries.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Operates the Alfa Aesar research chemicals portfolio alongside analytical instruments and lab supplies. Overlaps with Chempure on specialty reagents, labware, and reference standards but serves a much broader life-sciences and pharma customer base.
• Sigma-Aldrich (MilliporeSigma / Merck KGaA): Global leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, reagents, and analytical standards serving academia and industry. Directly comparable to Chempure's catalog breadth, electronic-grade offerings, and CVD/ALD precursor portfolio, but at vastly larger scale with established semiconductor and pharma qualifications.
• Honeywell Research Chemicals: Produces and supplies high-purity solvents, reagents, and anhydrous/inorganic chemicals under the Riedel-de Haën and Fluka brands. Comparable high-purity and electronic-grade portfolio to Chempure's electronic chemicals category.

Direct peers

• Loba Chemie: Indian-listed manufacturer of laboratory reagents, fine chemicals, and electronic-grade chemicals with a wide SKU portfolio and export reach. Highly comparable in catalog breadth, Indian-market focus, and target customer segments.
• Central Drug House (CDH): Indian manufacturer and supplier of laboratory reagents, fine chemicals, and analytical reagents since the mid-20th century. Directly comparable legacy Indian specialty chemicals competitor with similar academic and industrial customer base.
• TCI Chemicals: Japan-headquartered specialty chemicals manufacturer/distributor with a multi-million-SKU catalog covering organics, inorganics, catalysts, and electronic materials. Closely mirrors Chempure's broad-catalog, e-commerce-led model and its emphasis on organometallics and high-purity reagents.
• Spectrum Chemical: US-based distributor of fine chemicals, reagents, USP/FCC-grade chemicals, and lab supplies with a similarly broad catalog and B2B distribution model. Comparable in catalog breadth and customer mix to Chempure's lab-scale-to-bulk offering.
• Sisco Research Laboratories (SRL): Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor offering laboratory reagents, biochemicals, and analytical standards. Direct domestic competitor to Chempure with overlapping academic, government R&D, and industrial customers in India.

Emerging players

• Tokyo Chemical Industry (TCI) India / Clearsynth: India-based specialty chemicals and reference standards supplier serving pharma R&D and academic customers. Adjacent competitor with overlap in reference standards, organics, and biocatalyst categories served by Chempure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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