Deutero GmbH
Deutero GmbH is a German specialty supplier of deuterated solvents, NMR tubes, stable isotopes, and contract NMR analytical services, serving research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and chemical industry buyers across Europe and select international markets through direct sales and a multi-country distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersKastellaun, Germany
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Deutero GmbH does
Deutero GmbH is a privately held German specialty chemicals and laboratory consumables supplier founded in 1992 and headquartered in Kastellaun, Germany. The company focuses on NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy inputs, offering deuterated solvents (e.g., chloroform-d, acetonitrile-d3, acetone-d6, D2O) across multiple purity grades and packaging sizes, NMR tubes (including its own production line launched in 2010 plus distributed Wilmad, Shigemi, and Bruker consumables), stable isotopes (13C, 15N, 18O compounds and isotopic gases), and fine chemicals. It also offers contract NMR analytical services — 1D and 2D experiments, high-temperature NMR, and quantitative NMR — performed on its own 500 MHz spectrometer with a stated 24-hour turnaround, plus custom synthesis of isotope-labeled compounds. Quality control of its solvents uses coulometric Karl Fischer titration, and the company is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified (since February 2020).
Deutero serves B2B customers across research and academic institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, and the chemical industry in Europe and internationally, with multi-language websites (German, English, Spanish, French, Dutch) supporting direct sales and a network of regional distributors covering Poland, Greece, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Vietnam. Its revenue model combines one-time consumables sales (unit-priced, pay-as-you-go with tiered free-shipping thresholds) and professional services revenue from contract analysis and custom synthesis. A 20+ year distribution partnership with Bruker (NMR spectrometer OEM) and representation of Kimble Chase laboratory glassware in Germany extend its product surface beyond NMR-specific consumables. The company operates with approximately five employees, is owned and legally represented by Gunhild Schnieders, and discloses no external funding, M&A activity, or revenue figures.
Deutero GmbH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Deutero GmbH
- Legal name
- Deutero GmbH
- Website
- https://deutero.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Deutero GmbH is a German specialty supplier of deuterated solvents, NMR tubes, stable isotopes, and contract NMR analytical services, serving research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and chemical industry buyers across Europe and select international markets through direct sales and a multi-country distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Deutero GmbH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- NMR Spectroscopy Consumables
- NAICS
- Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Material Characterization & Spectroscopy (NMR/FTIR/MS) (HLAGADAK)
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Where Deutero GmbH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kastellaun
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Deutero GmbH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Deuterated Solvents Sales: Sale of deuterated solvents including NMR solvents, deuterated compounds, acids and bases, and NMR standards. Products are sold in various sizes from 0.2ml ampoules to 1000ml bottles with different deuteration grades.
- NMR Tubes Sales: Sale of Deutero's own NMR tubes since 2010, including precision tubes, specialty tubes (quartz, sapphire, high-pressure), and tubes for various NMR applications. Also distributes tubes from Wilmad, Shigemi, and Bruker.
- NMR Contract Analysis Services: Contract analytical services including 1D and 2D NMR measurements (COSY, TOCSY, NOESY, HSQC, HMBC), high-temperature NMR, and quantitative NMR (Q-NMR). Results delivered within 24 hours of sample receipt.
- Custom Synthesis Services: Custom synthesis of isotope-labeled compounds including perdeuterated and partially deuterated molecules, as well as compounds labeled with 13C, 15N, and 18O.
- Stable Isotopes Sales: Sale of stable isotopes including 13C-labeled compounds, 15N compounds, 18O compounds, and isotopic gases (D2, 13CO2, 18O2).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Acetic Acid-d4 - Various purity levels |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Acetonitrile-d3 - Three purity levels |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Acetone-d6 - Four purity levels |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Chloroform-d - Various purity levels |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Deutero GmbH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Deutero GmbH manufactures and distributes deuterated solvents (NMR solvents such as Acetic Acid-d4, Acetonitrile-d3, Acetone-d6, Chloroform-d, etc.), precision NMR tubes (produced in-house since 2010), stable isotope compounds (13C, 15N, 18O), isotope gases, and fine chemicals used in NMR spectroscopy. The company additionally provides NMR contract analysis services (1D/2D, high-temperature, quantitative NMR with results within 24 hours) and custom synthesis of isotope-labeled compounds, all backed by an in-house 500 MHz NMR spectrometer for quality control.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Deuterated Solvents (NMR Solvents) High-purity deuterated NMR solvents (e.g., Acetic Acid-d4, Acetonitrile-d3, Acetone-d6, Chloroform-d, Benzene-d6, Deuterium oxide) with deuteration grades from 99.00% to 99.95%, sold in ampoules from 0.2 ml up to 1000 ml bottles for research, pharmaceutical, and chemical laboratories.
- NMR Tubes (Deutero in-house production) Precision-manufactured NMR tubes for high-field NMR spectroscopy, including specialty tubes made from quartz, sapphire, and high-pressure materials, tested in the company's own 500 MHz NMR laboratory under real conditions.
- Stable Isotope Compounds (13C, 15N, 18O) Stable isotope-labeled compounds including 13C-, 15N-, and 18O-labeled compounds for research and pharmaceutical applications.
- Isotope Gases (D2, 13CO2, 18O2) Isotopic gases including deuterium (D2), carbon-13 dioxide (13CO2), and oxygen-18 (18O2) supplied to research and industrial customers.
- Fine Chemicals Specialty fine chemicals supplied alongside the deuterated compounds and stable isotope product range for laboratory and industrial use.
- Custom Synthesis of Isotope-Labeled Compounds Custom synthesis services for perdeuterated and partially deuterated molecules and compounds labeled with 13C, 15N, and 18O, provided against customer inquiry and quote.
- NMR Contract Analysis Services Contract analytical services including 1D and 2D NMR measurements (COSY, TOCSY, NOESY, HSQC, HMBC), high-temperature NMR, and quantitative NMR (Q-NMR), with routine results delivered within 24 hours of sample receipt.
- NMR Accessories NMR accessories such as caps, spinners, and related consumables, also distributing tubes and accessories from Wilmad, Shigemi, and Bruker.
- Bruker NMR Consumables Distribution of selected Bruker NMR consumables including tubes, caps, spinners, and solid-state NMR rotors under a 20+ year partnership with Bruker.
Quantifiable outcome
- Results delivery within 24 hours of sample receipt for routine analysis
Companies that use Deutero GmbH
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Deutero GmbH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Deutero GmbH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BrukercoreOver 20-year successful partnership with Bruker, a leading NMR spectrometer manufacturer. Deutero distributes Bruker NMR consumables including tubes, caps, spinners, and solid-state NMR rotors. This partnership validates Deutero's quality standards and distribution capabilities in the NMR market.
- Chemat Adam Taszner (Poland)minorRegional distributor for Deutero products in Poland, offering NMR solvents, tubes, and accessories to Polish customers.
- TechnoBioChem (Greece)minorRegional distributor for Deutero products in Greece, covering chemicals, biochemicals, and scientific instruments.
- Deuterotubes (USA)minorRegional distributor for Deutero products in the United States, based in West Deptford, NJ.
- Asynt (UK)minorRegional distributor for Deutero NMR tubes in the United Kingdom, located in Cambridgeshire.
- ALTOSS (South Korea)minorRegional distributor for Deutero products in South Korea.
- VietProton (Vietnam)minorRegional distributor for Deutero products in Vietnam, offering science technology supply and services.
- Kimble ChaseminorDeutero is a representative for the complete glass product range of Kimble Chase in Germany, offering laboratory glassware to customers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Deutero GmbH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cambridge Isotope Laboratories: Cambridge Isotope Laboratories (CIL) is the leading global supplier of deuterated solvents, stable isotopes (13C, 15N, 18O), and isotope-labeled compounds — directly comparable to Deutero's core NMR solvent and isotope business, with a much larger catalog and global manufacturing footprint.
- Wilmad-LabGlass (SP Scientific): Wilmad is a long-established manufacturer of precision NMR tubes and accessories — the same product category Deutero manufactures in-house and additionally distributes through its channel. Direct product overlap and a well-known competing brand in the same customer labs.
- Shigemi (Shigemi Co., Ltd.): Shigemi manufactures specialty NMR tubes (including susceptibility-matched and reduced-volume tubes for biomolecular NMR) — Deutero even distributes Shigemi products in Europe, confirming them as a directly comparable peer in the precision NMR tube niche.
Broad incumbents
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA): Sigma-Aldrich, now part of Merck, offers an extensive portfolio of deuterated solvents and NMR consumables (e.g., Chloroform-d, D2O, Acetonitrile-d3) used by the same research and pharma customers Deutero serves — competing across standard SKUs while Deutero differentiates on specialty grades and depth.
- TCI Chemicals:
Others
- Bruker BioSpin: Bruker is the leading NMR spectrometer OEM and a 20+ year distribution partner of Deutero. While not a head-to-head competitor on consumables, Bruker qualifies and sources consumables for its installed base, making it both a partner and a structural dependency for Deutero.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Deutero GmbH financial estimates
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Deutero GmbH leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Deutero GmbH funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Deutero GmbH M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Deutero GmbH
What does Deutero GmbH do?
Deutero GmbH manufactures and distributes deuterated solvents (NMR solvents such as Acetic Acid-d4, Acetonitrile-d3, Acetone-d6, Chloroform-d, etc.), precision NMR tubes (produced in-house since 2010), stable isotope compounds (13C, 15N, 18O), isotope gases, and fine chemicals used in NMR spectroscopy. The company additionally provides NMR contract analysis services (1D/2D, high-temperature, quantitative NMR with results within 24 hours) and custom synthesis of isotope-labeled compounds, all backed by an in-house 500 MHz NMR spectrometer for quality control.
Is Deutero GmbH a public or private company?
Deutero GmbH is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Deutero GmbH founded?
Deutero GmbH was founded in 1992.
Where is Deutero GmbH based?
Deutero GmbH is headquartered in Kastellaun, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Deutero GmbH make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Deuterated Solvents Sales are the primary driver. The others are NMR Tubes Sales, NMR Contract Analysis Services, custom Synthesis Services and stable Isotopes Sales.
Who are Deutero GmbH's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Wilmad-LabGlass (SP Scientific) and Shigemi (Shigemi Co., Ltd.). Broad incumbents are Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA) and TCI Chemicals. Bruker BioSpin is listed as an others.
Does Deutero GmbH have an API?
No public API is recorded for Deutero GmbH.
What industry is Deutero GmbH in?
Deutero GmbH's product category is NMR Spectroscopy Consumables. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAD, Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals, with a secondary code of HLAGADAK, Material Characterization & Spectroscopy (NMR/FTIR/MS). Its NAICS code is 32519 and its SIC code is 2860.