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Translate your optimized conditions into execution-ready protocols for Chemspeed, Opentrons, or any automation platform. No coding required.
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AI-Powered Chemical Synthesis
AI that designs, optimizes, and runs chemical reactions.
Accelerating pharma R&D from years to months.
You design the molecules,
we make them.
Any molecule.
Strategy Steps Key Idea
Chiral Pool (Ester-first) 2 From D-phenylalanine via esterification then N-acetylation. Lowest racemization risk.
Asymmetric Hydrogenation 3 Azlactone synthesis, methanolysis, then Rh-catalyzed enantioselective hydrogenation.
Enzymatic Resolution 3 Acetylate racemic DL-Phe, resolve with Acylase I, then esterify.
The selected route resolves into concrete reactions:
Palladium
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Now optimize the conditions
Pick a reaction and screen catalysts, ligands, bases, and solvents in a single plate. Palladium designs the layout so every well counts.
99% yield on first plate
>80% conversion rate
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LIGAND
BrettPhos6
L7 / (tBu)PhCPhos4
tBuXPhos2
AlPhos2
RuPhos2
SPhos2
tBuBrettPhos2
P(tBu)₃2
Josiphos CyPFtBu2
BASE
NaOtBu11
LiHMDS11
Cs₂CO₃1
K₃PO₄1
SOLVENT
toluene8
CPME6
2-MeTHF6
1,4-dioxane4
Execution
Your lab or ours
Choose the handoff that fits your team.
Run it yourself with Cobalt, or let us handle the chemistry.
One last step: decide whether you want software, service, or both.
We run it for you
Submit your optimized conditions. We handle plate execution and deliver results. From screening plates to gram-scale synthesis.
$8,000 starting, without substrates
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Made for your lab, powered by AI
Fast Learning Curve
Master lab automation in hours, not weeks.
Scale Experiments Easily
Run diverse workflows with the same equipment.
Reliable Results
Reduce errors and improve reproducibility.
Focus on Science
Agents handle the technicalities; you make the discovery.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What kinds of molecules can b12 handle?
We specialize in complex molecules that go beyond standard library synthesis, including multi-step targets, novel scaffolds, and compounds with challenging selectivity requirements.
How is b12 different from library synthesis providers?
Library synthesis services handle simple, well-known transformations. b12 combines AI-driven retrosynthesis planning with expert execution to tackle harder, multi-step routes that library providers cannot.
Can I use the platform without ordering synthesis services?
Yes. Selenium, Palladium, and Cobalt are all available as self-serve software tools at app.b12-labs.com. Use them for retrosynthesis planning, plate design, and lab automation whether or not you order synthesis.
How much does plate design and execution cost?
Plate design and execution starts at $8,000 USD without substrates. Full molecular synthesis is quoted per project based on complexity. Contact us for a detailed estimate.
Is coding required?
No. All three tools are designed so scientists can describe intent in natural language. The AI handles protocol generation, plate layout, and workflow structure.
How long does it take to get started?
You can start using the platform immediately at app.b12-labs.com. For synthesis services, typical turnaround depends on molecular complexity. We provide a timeline with your quote.
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