LIMA has officially established the Customised Molecular Synthesis Facility (SM2Lab) in May 2026.
Responsible : M. Emmanuel Salomon (IE CNRS),
Dedicated, fully-equipped premises at the Donnet Research Institute in Mulhouse.
Contact : M. Emmanuel Salomon (emmanuel.salomon[at]uha.fr) and the unit director (lima-direction[at]unistra.fr).
Welcome to the platform SM2Lab : The catalyst for your molecular synthesis projects
At the heart of LIMA (Laboratory for Innovation, Molecules and Analysis – UMR 7042), the new SM2Lab platform is establishing itself as the strategic hub between cutting-edge academic research and industrial innovation.
Designed to tackle the most complex chemical challenges, SM2Lab offers high-level expertise and a first-class range of instruments to bring your synthesis projects to fruition, from concept to development.
A dual strategic role
Support for academic research: A driving force for implementation and development serving LIMA’s 12 research teams, strengthening the unit’s internal synergy and scientific output.
Private-sector R&D partner: A comprehensive range of contract research and service provision tailored to the needs of industrial players (pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials, fine chemicals).
A unique driving force built on LIMA’s expertise
SM2Lab’s true strength lies in its full integration within the laboratory. By working with us, you not only benefit from a dedicated synthesis facility, but also gain direct access to all of LIMA’s state-of-the-art equipment and analytical platforms (NMR, mass spectrometry, chiral HPLC/SFC, physico-chemical characterisation, fluorescence, specific rotation, IR, UV-Vis, etc.).