Biocatalysis

Our Science-Driven Biocatalysis Solutions

High-performance enzyme solutions enabling sustainable biocatalytic processes across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food processing, and industrial biotechnology.

High-Performance Biocatalysis Technology

SD Biocare provides high-performance enzyme solutions designed to enable sustainable biocatalytic processes across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food processing, and industrial biotechnology applications. Enzymes act as highly selective biological catalysts, enabling chemical transformations with improved efficiency, lower energy requirements, and reduced environmental impact compared with conventional chemical catalysts.
  • Delivers high stereoselectivity for chiral synthesis and specialty chemicals.
  • Stable performance across aqueous and organic reaction systems.
  • Enables cleaner, more sustainable manufacturing processes.

Biocatalysis in Action

Core enzymatic reactions to high-value pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications

EPA & DHA Recovery from Fish Oil

Lipases play a critical role in enriching EPA and DHA through selective enzymatic processes.

  1. Crude Fish Oil

    High in triglycerides containing EPA & DHA.

  2. Enzymatic Hydrolysis

    Lipase selectively hydrolyzes triglycerides to release free fatty acids (EPA & DHA).

  3. Separation

    Free fatty acids are separated from glycerol and unreacted oil.

  4. Concentration & Purification

    EPA & DHA are concentrated and purified to desired specifications.

  5. High-Purity EPA / DHA

    Suitable for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food applications.

Lipase-Catalyzed Reactions

Five core biochemical transformations catalyzed by our BIOSCAT lipase range.

Esterification / Interesterification

Fatty Acid + Alcohol → Ester + H₂O

Hydrolysis

Ester + H₂O → Fatty Acid + Alcohol

Transesterification

Ester + Alcohol → New Ester + Alcohol

Phospholipid Deacylation

Phospholipid + H₂O → Lysophospholipid + Fatty Acid

Glyceride Hydrolysis

Triglyceride + H₂O → Mono/Diglyceride + Fatty Acids

APIs & Intermediates Manufactured Using Lipases

A representative sample of the pharmaceutical actives and intermediates our lipase biocatalysts help manufacture.

  • Atorvastatin
  • Rosuvastatin
  • Montelukast
  • Sitagliptin Intermediates
  • Pregabalin
  • Duloxetine
  • Ramipril Intermediates
  • Perindopril
  • Lacosamide
  • Naproxen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Clopidogrel Intermediates
  • Vitamin D Analogues
  • & more

Our Offerings for Biocatalysis

A complete toolbox of lipase biocatalysts for chiral synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing

Biocatalysis Enzymes

Liquid Candida Antarctica Lipase Type B

BIOSCAT A10L
Liquid Candida Antarctica Lipase Type B
  • High stereoselectivity for chiral synthesis
  • Excellent catalytic efficiency
  • Broad substrate compatibility
  • For pharmaceutical & specialty chemical applications

Powder Candida Antarctica Lipase Type B

BIOSCAT A35P
Powder Candida Antarctica Lipase Type B
  • High stereoselectivity for chiral synthesis
  • Excellent catalytic efficiency
  • Broad substrate compatibility
  • Stable performance in organic media

Immobilised Candida Antarctica Lipase Type B

BIOSCAT A15G
Immobilised Candida Antarctica Lipase Type B
  • High stereoselectivity for chiral synthesis
  • Excellent catalytic efficiency
  • Broad substrate compatibility
  • Broad substrate compatibility

Liquid Thermomyces Lanuginosis Lipase

BIOSCAT FTL 200L
Liquid Thermomyces Lanuginosis Lipase
  • Thermostable microbial lipase
  • Superior catalytic efficiency
  • Excellent regioselectivity
  • Ideal for pharma, nutra, food & industrial biocatalysis

Powder Thermomyces Lanuginosis Lipase

BIOSCAT FTL 600P
Powder Thermomyces Lanuginosis Lipase
  • Thermostable microbial lipase
  • Superior catalytic efficiency
  • Suitable for aqueous & organic reaction systems
  • Ideal for pharma, nutra, food & industrial biocatalysis

Liquid Candida Antarctica Lipase Type A

BIOSCAT CLA 7L
Liquid Candida Antarctica Lipase Type A
  • High-performance lipase biocatalyst
  • Superior selectivity & reaction efficiency
  • Sustainable alternative to conventional catalysts
  • For pharma, nutra & specialty chemical applications

Powder Candida Antarctica Lipase Type A

BIOSCAT CLA 30P
Powder Candida Antarctica Lipase Type A
  • High-performance lipase biocatalyst
  • Superior selectivity & reaction efficiency
  • Sustainable alternative to conventional catalysts
  • For pharma, nutra & specialty chemical applications

Liquid Rhizopus Lipase

BIOSCAT LR 100L
Liquid Rhizopus Lipase
  • High-performance microbial biocatalyst
  • Excellent selectivity and specificity
  • Suitable for esterification & transesterification
  • Supports clean-label & green manufacturing strategies

Powder Rhizopus Lipase

BIOSCAT LR 200P
Powder Rhizopus Lipase
  • High-performance microbial biocatalyst
  • Excellent selectivity and specificity
  • Suitable for esterification & transesterification
  • Supports clean-label & green manufacturing strategies

Liquid Phospholipase A1

BIOSCAT PL1 10L
Liquid Phospholipase A1
  • Regioselective sn-1 hydrolysis
  • Phospholipid & lecithin modification
  • Enhanced fat & oil functionality
  • Better emulsification, cleaner processing

Powder Phospholipase A1

BIOSCAT PL1 50P
Powder Phospholipase A1
  • Regioselective hydrolysis targeting the sn-1 position
  • Phospholipid & lecithin modification
  • Fat, oil & lysophospholipid production
  • Better emulsification, mild processing
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