Physical Reference Materials are a Burden for Scientists, Their Organizations, and the Environment
The identification of compounds is a fundamental task in chemical labs across all industries. This process can be accomplished through de novo characterization, comparison to literature references, or the use of standards to confirm compound identity. However, each of these methods are laborious to varying degrees. And in the last case, relying on physical materials as references requires the purchase and availability of these standards, along with additional sample preparation.
Recognizing that scientists value the corresponding data of physical reference materials more than the materials themselves, MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany outside the US and Canada) envisioned a solution to eliminate the costly and error-prone process of handling physical materials. This led to the creation of the ChemisTwin™ portal, an online platform housing a vast database of digital reference materials (dRMs), serving as digital twins for over 25,000 physical references. Initially targeting routine structure verification workflows, ChemisTwin™ leverages NMR Workbook Suite’s predictive and automated structure verification capabilities to provide high-quality, on-demand data and comprehensive reports, streamlining processes across industries.