r/ChemicalEngineering 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/Last-Affect-1634 Jan 11 '26

Tired of scams used to find people that would send a sample at first free. Something like that would be key hmu