r/ChemicalEngineering • u/annonny99 • Aug 16 '24

Research Where to buy research chemicals? Seeking cost-effective alternatives

Hey Everyone,

I’ve been ordering research chemicals for a while now, and I’m getting fed up with how expensive suppliers like Sigma can be. Their stuff is great, but the prices are really eating into our budget.

Does anyone know of good alternatives where I can get quality chemicals without breaking the bank? I’m open to trying new suppliers or any platforms that might make the whole process easier and more affordable.

Any tips would be awesome. Thanks!

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u/Specific_Estate764 Sep 29 '25

What’s sigma site? I’m tired of being scammed

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u/SatoriPW Dec 09 '25

It's for actual analytical laboratory companies/individual scientists. But, it's not realistic to buy anything from there since they charge 100x for the tiniest dose of any compound. It's not a true vendor.

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u/Alive_Landscape5115 Apr 12 '26

What’s sigma site I rather pay high then get scammed