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Last Updated: 29 Jun 2026

Biosynth

Oxford
Founded 1966
Chemical reagents and contract manufacturing for pharma and diagnostics supply chains

Biosynth Limited is the UK manufacturing and research entity of Biosynth, a global life sciences reagents and contract development and manufacturing organisation.

Its Compton, Berkshire site specialises in complex chemical synthesis including carbohydrates, nucleosides, and enzyme substrates, supplying critical raw materials to pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology customers.

The site operates GMP-capable facilities for API synthesis and custom chemistry services. The UK group also includes peptide manufacturing operations in Leicester and antibody production in Billingham.

Company Notes

Previously Known As
Carbosynth Limited (2006–2022); Biosynth Carbosynth (2019–2022)
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