Where Can I Find Affordable and High-Quality Chemical Vendors in the US?

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The discussion revolves around identifying affordable and high-quality chemical vendors in the US for university departments. Participants share their experiences and recommendations regarding various suppliers, focusing on pricing and quality of chemicals.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists well-known vendors such as Sigma, Fisher, Acros, Brandnu, Spectrum, JTBaker, and GFS, seeking additional recommendations.
  • Another participant suggests that the choice of vendor depends on specific needs, mentioning EMD as a source for alcohol and noting variability in quality and pricing among vendors.
  • A third participant provides a list of vendors including VWR (which covers Merck, JT Baker, and EMD), Fisher (which also covers Acros), and Sigma Aldrich (which includes Fluka and Reidel de Haan), and mentions Anachemia for Canadian suppliers.
  • Another participant recommends STREM chemicals for catalysts and ligands, highlighting their custom manufacturing capabilities, and also mentions Lancaster and Alfa Aesar as reliable sources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share various vendor recommendations, but there is no consensus on a single best vendor, indicating multiple competing views on the topic.

Contextual Notes

Participants express that the suitability of vendors may depend on specific chemical needs and the quality of products offered, but do not provide detailed criteria for evaluation.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for university departments, researchers, and professionals in need of chemical supplies, particularly those looking for cost-effective options and quality assurance.

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I am in charge of purchasing chemicals for my department in the university and I was wondering if anybody knows any good chemical vendors in the US. I know the basic ones like Sigma, Fisher, Acros, Brandnu, Spectrum, JTBaker, and GFS, but I was wondering if there are other places that have decent pricing and quality for chemicals. Thank you in advance. :smile:
 
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hellos said:
I am in charge of purchasing chemicals for my department in the university and I was wondering if anybody knows any good chemical vendors in the US. I know the basic ones like Sigma, Fisher, Acros, Brandnu, Spectrum, JTBaker, and GFS, but I was wondering if there are other places that have decent pricing and quality for chemicals. Thank you in advance. :smile:

It really depends on what you need. For example , I order Alcohol from EMD. Some vendors are better than others with the quality of the chemicals and the relative pricing.
 
VWR (also covers Merck, JT Baker & EMD range)
Fisher (also covers Acros)
Sigma Aldrich (also covers Fluka, Reidel de Haan)

in Canada

Anachemia
 
For catalysts and ligands nothing beats STREM chemicals. They will also custom make stuff for you.

I also order a lot of stuff from Lancaster and Alfa Aesar.
 

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