Discover PMC's Technologies
From developing new routes to high-value chemicals to creating tomorrow's anti-cancer molecules. At Umicore PMC, we utilise the power of collaboration, sustainability and quality to design cutting-edge solutions to inspire your chemical innovations.
To learn more about our diverse technology portfolio, choose one of our technology areas below to discover how we can apply our solution to enhance your products, processes and offerings.
HOMOGENEOUS CATALYSIS
Alkene Metathesis - Grubbs Catalysts, Hoveyda Grubbs Catalysts
Metathesis Catalysts Guide - Key features, applications, reference guide, and general information
Isomerization - transforming cis-alkenes into trans-alkenes or vice versa
Ring-Opening Reactions - converting the cyclic reagents into linear chains
Amination - incl. Buchwald-Hartwig amination
Cross-Coupling Reactions - range of highly active Buchwald, Hazari, and MeNAP CX catalysts, YPhos ligands and more
Asymmetric Reactions - supply of asymmetrical catalysts for reaction synthesis
Hydrogenation - Wilkinson’s catalyst (Rh(PPh3)3Cl) to reduce an alkene to an alkane
Hydroformylation - oxo synthesis, one of the most important homogeneous catalyst-mediated reactions
Carbonylation - works by the catalytic insertion of carbon monoxide to extend carbon frameworks
Hydrosilylation - process of forming organosilanes or organosilicones from simple Si-H building blocks
INORGANICS
Water Electrolysis - see our range of platinum and iridium catalysts to facilitate the electrolysis of water