Analytical Core

Core Overview

The Analytical Core is a cost-recovery center situated in the Boston University Department of Chemistry, on the Charles River Campus. We provide chemistry support for small molecule drug discovery research, from chemical screens to hit-to-lead optimization.

We offer a variety of resources and services to both biologists and chemists, including:

• Walkup instrumentation for small molecule synthesis and analysis (NMR, LC/MS, microwave)
• Service-based LC/MS analysis
• Access to small molecules for biological assays, formatted as screening libraries or as individual “cherry-picked” compounds
• Curation and distribution services for synthetic organic chemists
• Small molecule purification services
• Fee-for-service synthesis (medicinal chemistry and/or scaleup) for biological collaborators

The Analytical Core is closely integrated with the Boston University Center for Molecular Discovery (BU-CMD), providing additional avenues for collaborative research.

For a listing of current core rates and pricing, click here.

For more information on any of the services/instruments listed, please contact Core Director Lauren Brown (brownle@bu.edu)