At Graham B Jackson, we are proud to introduce the VWR Building Blocks Portal, a revolutionary solution designed to streamline the search, sourcing, and ordering of chemical building blocks. This cutting-edge platform, powered by eMolecules, combines the expertise of VWR, part of Avantor, with the chemical sourcing capabilities of eMolecules to provide scientists and researchers with unparalleled access to over 650,000 compounds. Whether you’re conducting drug discovery, chemical synthesis, or any other scientific research, this portal simplifies the entire process, saving time and enhancing efficiency.
Key Features of the VWR Building Blocks Portal
- Comprehensive Compound Search
The VWR Building Blocks Portal allows users to search for compounds in a variety of ways, providing the flexibility needed for precise chemical sourcing. Whether you’re looking for sub-structure, similarity, or an exact match, the portal supports searches using an SD file, SMILES, chemical name, CAS number, or MFCD number. This robust search functionality enables scientists to quickly find the exact compounds they need for their research. - Real-Time Pricing and Availability
No more waiting for quotes or searching multiple vendors. The portal offers real-time price and availability updates, allowing users to make informed purchasing decisions instantly. This transparency ensures that you always know the cost and lead time for the compounds you need. - Seamless B2B Integration
The platform supports seamless integration with your existing purchasing systems, making it easier than ever to add building blocks to your VWR shopping basket, along with other lab supplies. This feature streamlines procurement, reducing administrative overhead and speeding up the ordering process. - Validated Suppliers for Quality Assurance
The compounds available on the portal are sourced from thoroughly vetted suppliers, ensuring high standards of quality and delivery performance. Supplier validation is a key feature of the platform, giving you confidence that the compounds you receive will meet the rigorous demands of your research.
VWR and eMolecules: A Powerful Partnership
The partnership between VWR and eMolecules brings together the best of both worlds—global access to high-quality products and cutting-edge search capabilities tailored to scientific needs.
- VWR: Expertise and Convenience
VWR provides global access to a wide portfolio of trusted brands and products from thousands of manufacturers. Backed by a robust e-commerce platform and a strong distribution network, VWR ensures you receive what you need, when you need it. Additionally, VWR’s customization options allow for adaptable, innovative solutions to meet specific customer requirements. - eMolecules: Reducing Drug Discovery Timelines
Founded by scientists, for scientists, eMolecules is committed to helping reduce drug discovery timelines. Their network of trusted suppliers delivers high-quality compounds with fast turnaround times—typically in ten days or less. The team of highly skilled Ph.D.s maintains the platform’s sub-structure database, ensuring accurate and comprehensive search results.
A Unified Platform for Chemical Sourcing
The VWR Building Blocks Portal integrates compounds from leading suppliers, including:
- Alfa Aesar
- Acros Organics
- Cayman Chemical
- Frontier Scientific
- Strem Chemicals
- Selleck Chemicals
- …and many more!
This consolidation allows researchers to source from a broad range of high-quality suppliers while benefiting from the convenience of a single platform.
Supporting Your Success with Technical Expertise
The VWR and eMolecules support teams work together to ensure that every order is delivered on time and to your exact specifications. With an online tracking system and responsive customer service, you’re always in control of your order’s progress.
Additionally, the North American Technical Product Support (TPS) Team is available to help answer any product-related questions. Comprised of experienced scientists with backgrounds in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, and more, the TPS team fields nearly 40,000 customer inquiries annually. Whether you need assistance selecting the right product, comparing specifications, or searching for technical documentation, this team is dedicated to providing the expertise you need.
The VWR Building Blocks Portal, powered by eMolecules, offers a truly innovative solution for chemical sourcing. From its flexible search capabilities and real-time availability to its seamless B2B integration and trusted supplier network, this platform transforms the way researchers access the compounds they need. Combined with VWR’s global product portfolio and commitment to customer success, the portal ensures that your lab is equipped with the highest quality materials for groundbreaking research and innovation.
Explore the VWR Building Blocks Portal today through vwr.com and experience a new level of convenience and efficiency in your chemical sourcing needs.