Zhejiang Research Institute of Chemical Industry

Zhejiang Research Institute of Chemical Industry (ZRICI) is a leading Chinese research and development institution and a core subsidiary of Sinochem Holdings. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Hangzhou, the institute specializes in fluorine chemistry, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates. ZRICI operates as a comprehensive service provider, offering contract research (CRO) and contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services to the global life sciences industry. The institute is home to several national-level research centers, focusing on the synthesis of complex small molecules and the development of innovative crop protection products. With advanced manufacturing capabilities and GLP-certified laboratories, ZRICI supports partners from early-stage process development through to commercial-scale production.