Proquinat

Proquinat (Productos Químicos Naturales) is a specialized chemical company based in Mexico that focuses on the production of steroid precursors and natural extracts for the global pharmaceutical industry. Founded in 1971, the company is a leading processor of the barbasco root (Dioscorea composita), a traditional source of diosgenin. Proquinat utilizes advanced extraction and synthesis techniques to produce key intermediates such as 16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate (16-DPA), which serve as the foundation for manufacturing corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, and other hormonal therapies. Headquartered in Orizaba, Veracruz, the company operates large-scale manufacturing facilities that supply high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediates to major pharmaceutical firms worldwide. Proquinat remains a critical player in the steroid supply chain, leveraging Mexico's unique botanical resources to support global health in endocrinology and reproductive medicine.