NMR Spectroscopy and NMR Analysis Services

NMR analysis services delivered by experts to help solve key chemical industry questions focused on chemical structure, composition and quality to drive insight into performance and properties.

NMR spectroscopy is a powerful analytical chemistry tool widely used across the chemical and chemical-using industries for its ability to provide non-destructive and purification-free analysis to gain detailed information on quantitative aspects such as composition, purity and identifying unknowns and structural information supporting molecular identity, conformation of structure. NMR analysis services, delivered by experts, can be critical to supporting substance identity for chemical registration dossiers, which demonstrate compliance with a diverse range of legislations, such as REACH, Biocides, and Food Contact.

NMR spectroscopy is a crucial technique for characterising polymer composition and structure in polymer science. NMR can be used to investigate polymer chain arrangements, branching, and molecular weight, generating valuable insights for improving material properties. It is a relevant technique for the polymers, plastics, packaging and coatings sectors, and it can drive insight into materials' performance and consistency.

Across the healthcare sectors, NMR spectroscopy analysis is essential for determining the structural identity of pharmaceutical ingredients or can assist in identifying falsified or counterfeit drugs. For medical materials, NMR can help support the identification of polymer materials (alongside supporting techniques such as infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) or gel permeation chromatography (GPC), etc.) and provide insight into monomer ratios.

Intertek's NMR Analysis Services
We provide comprehensive NMR analysis services for clients worldwide, supporting a diverse range of industries. Through our labs in the UK, Switzerland, USA and Australia, we deliver prompt and reliable analysis and offer rapid turnaround projects where there is an urgent need.

Solution NMR Spectroscopy
Our solution state NMR services include 500 MHz and 400 MHz NMR instrumentation and multi-nuclear capabilities covering a wide range of nuclei such as 1H, 13C, 11B, 19F, 29Si, and 31P. Our experts can provide advanced NMR spectroscopy techniques, including 1H-COSY, TOCSY, HSQC and HMBC, for multidimensional analysis, using these 2D methods to investigate complex chemical samples, thus overcoming challenges experienced with interpreting overlapping peaks in 1D spectra leading to enriched structural and quantitative information.

Quantitative NMR Analysis
We use quantitative NMR (qNMR) analysis to determine levels of substances present in complex formulations. This insight can help companies improve product quality and optimise production processes, thus driving quality and safety. With simple sample preparation and high selectivity, qNMR can, in some cases, reach detection limits down to the ppm range can reach detection limits down to the ppm range even in mixtures with multiple components, making it ideal for industries like formulated speciality chemicals, and materials and pharmaceuticals where formulation accuracy is crucial.

Solid State NMR Analysis
If a sample is insoluble, Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) can often be used to analyse these materials. We use solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to determine composition or structural information in combination with other powerful techniques such as infrared or Raman spectroscopy and powder x-ray diffraction to solve challenging material or process problems.

Bringing quality and safety to life, our NMR team supports clients worldwide with innovative and custom NMR services. Contact experienced NMR specialists today to explore how our advanced NMR capabilities can support your chemical R&D or quality needs.