EMC Microcollections

EMC Microcollections is a German biotechnology company specializing in combinatorial chemistry and the synthesis of high-quality chemical libraries for drug discovery. Founded in 1996 as a spin-off from the University of Tübingen, the company provides a wide range of products including peptide libraries, lipopeptides, and small molecule collections. They are particularly well-known for their expertise in Toll-like receptor (TLR) ligands, such as Pam3Cys derivatives used extensively in immunology research and vaccine development. In addition to their extensive catalog of research chemicals, EMC offers custom synthesis and contract research services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic partners worldwide. Their platform enables the rapid generation of diverse compound sets for lead identification and optimization.