Unveiling Nature's Secrets: Trusted Active Compound Extraction, Isolation, & Structure Determination Services

Unveiling Nature's Secrets: Trusted Active Compound Extraction, Isolation, & Structure Determination Services
Why Choose MarkHerb for Your Natural Products Research?
At MarkHerb, we combine the deep expertise of natural product chemists with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation to help you extract, isolate, and determine absolute molecular structures. We are committed to delivering valid, reproducible, and publication-ready scientific data tailored for academic publishing, patent filings, or industrial commercialization.
Our Advanced Extraction & Characterization Services
From raw biomass to fully characterized pure molecules, we deliver publication-ready and patent-grade scientific data for your research needs.
Service 1:
Natural Product Extraction and Enrichment
We provide extraction services across diverse biological matrices (plant, marine, microbial) using organic solvents or aqueous systems. All processes are governed by strictly controlled parameters to preserve heat-sensitive (thermolabile) compounds.
Maceration & Percolation
Traditional yet highly effective cold-extraction techniques where raw plant materials are soaked in chosen solvents at room temperature or under gentle continuous flow. These methods prevent thermal degradation of heat-sensitive bioactives while allowing complete contact between the solvent and biomass to maximize recovery.
Soxhlet Extraction & Reflux
High-efficiency continuous thermal extraction techniques ideal for exhaustively extracting non-thermolabile target compounds from solid plant matrices. By repeatedly washing the biomass with fresh recirculated solvent under controlled heating, these methods guarantee thorough depletion of active principles with minimal solvent consumption.
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE)
An advanced green extraction method that utilizes acoustic cavitation bubbles to disrupt cell walls within the biomass, rapidly releasing intracellular metabolites into the solvent. UAE significantly reduces extraction time, decreases solvent volume, and operates at lower temperatures, making it ideal for thermolabile and delicate phytoconstituents.
Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE)
An innovative extraction technique that utilizes microwave energy to rapidly heat target solvent-biomass mixtures, causing localized cell disruption and accelerated diffusion of active compounds. MAE drastically reduces extraction time and solvent volume while delivering superior extraction yields compared to conventional heating methods.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE)
A state-of-the-art green extraction technology utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide under controlled temperature and pressure. SFE offers solvent-free, highly selective extractions of non-polar and thermolabile active compounds without leaving organic chemical residues, making it ideal for high-purity pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications.
Multistage Fractionation
A systematic separation strategy that partitions complex crude extracts into distinct fractions based on chemical polarity and solubility differentials. Using immiscible solvent systems or specialized solid supports, this process simplifies complex crude mixtures, enriching target bioactive classes prior to advanced purification.
Maceration & Percolation
Traditional yet highly effective cold-extraction techniques where raw plant materials are soaked in chosen solvents at room temperature or under gentle continuous flow. These methods prevent thermal degradation of heat-sensitive bioactives while allowing complete contact between the solvent and biomass to maximize recovery.
Soxhlet Extraction & Reflux
High-efficiency continuous thermal extraction techniques ideal for exhaustively extracting non-thermolabile target compounds from solid plant matrices. By repeatedly washing the biomass with fresh recirculated solvent under controlled heating, these methods guarantee thorough depletion of active principles with minimal solvent consumption.
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE)
An advanced green extraction method that utilizes acoustic cavitation bubbles to disrupt cell walls within the biomass, rapidly releasing intracellular metabolites into the solvent. UAE significantly reduces extraction time, decreases solvent volume, and operates at lower temperatures, making it ideal for thermolabile and delicate phytoconstituents.
Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE)
An innovative extraction technique that utilizes microwave energy to rapidly heat target solvent-biomass mixtures, causing localized cell disruption and accelerated diffusion of active compounds. MAE drastically reduces extraction time and solvent volume while delivering superior extraction yields compared to conventional heating methods.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE)
A state-of-the-art green extraction technology utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide under controlled temperature and pressure. SFE offers solvent-free, highly selective extractions of non-polar and thermolabile active compounds without leaving organic chemical residues, making it ideal for high-purity pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications.
Multistage Fractionation
A systematic separation strategy that partitions complex crude extracts into distinct fractions based on chemical polarity and solubility differentials. Using immiscible solvent systems or specialized solid supports, this process simplifies complex crude mixtures, enriching target bioactive classes prior to advanced purification.
Service 2:
Compound Isolation & Purification
From crude extracts, we isolate single active molecules (marker compounds or novel natural products) using modern chromatographic techniques.
Vacuum Liquid Chromatography (VLC)
An accelerated fractioning method utilizing reduced pressure and a packed stationary bed. Highly efficient for rapidly separating crude extracts into primary fractions based on polarity prior to fine purification stages.
Radial Chromatography (ERSCH)
A high-speed centrifugal preparative technique utilizing a spinning circular disc coated with adsorbent. Driven by centrifugal force and continuous solvent elution, it enables rapid, high-resolution separation with low solvent consumption.
Flash-Prep Column Chromatography
An air-pressurized column chromatography system engineered for medium-to-large scale target compound isolation. It uses optimized stationary phases to accelerate flow rates and maximize purity output efficiency.
Preparative TLC (Prep-TLC)
A precision planar separation technique for isolating distinct target compound bands from small-to-medium sample volumes. Bands can be visualized and isolated directly from silica plates for analytical testing and bioassays.
Vacuum Liquid Chromatography (VLC)
An accelerated fractioning method utilizing reduced pressure and a packed stationary bed. Highly efficient for rapidly separating crude extracts into primary fractions based on polarity prior to fine purification stages.
Radial Chromatography (ERSCH)
A high-speed centrifugal preparative technique utilizing a spinning circular disc coated with adsorbent. Driven by centrifugal force and continuous solvent elution, it enables rapid, high-resolution separation with low solvent consumption.
Flash-Prep Column Chromatography
An air-pressurized column chromatography system engineered for medium-to-large scale target compound isolation. It uses optimized stationary phases to accelerate flow rates and maximize purity output efficiency.
Preparative TLC (Prep-TLC)
A precision planar separation technique for isolating distinct target compound bands from small-to-medium sample volumes. Bands can be visualized and isolated directly from silica plates for analytical testing and bioassays.
Service 3:
Structure Determination & Elucidation
Eliminate any ambiguity surrounding your target molecules. We conduct rigorous spectroscopic analyses to map empirical formulas, functional groups, and absolute stereochemistry.
1D & 2D NMR Spectroscopy (1H, 13C, DEPT, COSY, HSQC, HMBC)
Comprehensive Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy for unraveling carbon skeletons, proton connectivity, and stereochemical relationships. Our high-field 1D and 2D NMR experiments deliver definitive unambiguous structural assignments for novel isolated natural compounds.
High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS / LC-MS-QTOF)
Accurate mass measurement (sub-ppm mass error) to confirm molecular formulas, isotopic patterns, and fragmentation pathways. Crucial for dereplication of known metabolites and molecular formula validation of newly discovered active isolates.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Identification of key chemical functional groups, such as hydroxyls, carbonyls, esters, and aromatic rings, via vibrational frequency modes. Provides rapid fingerprint validation and structural confirmation across solid and liquid isolates.
UV-Vis & Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectroscopy
Analysis of chromophoric conjugation systems alongside electronic circular dichroism (ECD) to determine chiral centers and absolute stereochemical configurations of bioactive natural products through quantum-chemical TD-DFT calculations.
Single Crystal X-Ray Crystallography (SC-XRD)
The ultimate proof for absolute 3D structure and stereochemistry. SC-XRD maps atomic coordinates, bond distances, bond angles, and crystal packing geometry directly for crystalline isolated natural isolates.
Optical Rotation & Specific Rotation Polarimetry ([α]D)
Measurement of optical rotation using precision digital polarimetry to evaluate enantiomeric purity, optical activity, and confirm chiral identity matching literature pharmacopeia benchmarks.
1D & 2D NMR Spectroscopy (1H, 13C, DEPT, COSY, HSQC, HMBC)
Comprehensive Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy for unraveling carbon skeletons, proton connectivity, and stereochemical relationships. Our high-field 1D and 2D NMR experiments deliver definitive unambiguous structural assignments for novel isolated natural compounds.
High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS / LC-MS-QTOF)
Accurate mass measurement (sub-ppm mass error) to confirm molecular formulas, isotopic patterns, and fragmentation pathways. Crucial for dereplication of known metabolites and molecular formula validation of newly discovered active isolates.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Identification of key chemical functional groups, such as hydroxyls, carbonyls, esters, and aromatic rings, via vibrational frequency modes. Provides rapid fingerprint validation and structural confirmation across solid and liquid isolates.
UV-Vis & Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectroscopy
Analysis of chromophoric conjugation systems alongside electronic circular dichroism (ECD) to determine chiral centers and absolute stereochemical configurations of bioactive natural products through quantum-chemical TD-DFT calculations.
Single Crystal X-Ray Crystallography (SC-XRD)
The ultimate proof for absolute 3D structure and stereochemistry. SC-XRD maps atomic coordinates, bond distances, bond angles, and crystal packing geometry directly for crystalline isolated natural isolates.
Optical Rotation & Specific Rotation Polarimetry ([α]D)
Measurement of optical rotation using precision digital polarimetry to evaluate enantiomeric purity, optical activity, and confirm chiral identity matching literature pharmacopeia benchmarks.
Our Workflow
A clear, transparent process designed to instill confidence in researchers and enterprise clients.
Consultation & Scope of Work
Discuss sample types, target compounds, and research goals with our expert team to define project scope.
NDA & IP Protection
Safeguard your intellectual property with a legally binding NDA signed prior to sample shipment.
Strict Laboratory Execution
Process your samples in our state-of-the-art facility following MarkHerb’s rigorous SOPs.
Rigorous Quality Control (QC)
Evaluate isolated compounds for highest purity using advanced analytical HPLC and TLC profiling.
Final Isolate & Full Reporting
Receive your pure isolate along with a detailed structure elucidation report and raw analytical spectra.
Consultation & Scope of Work
Discuss sample types, target compounds, and research goals with our expert team to define project scope.
NDA & IP Protection
Safeguard your intellectual property with a legally binding NDA signed prior to sample shipment.
Strict Laboratory Execution
Process your samples in our state-of-the-art facility following MarkHerb’s rigorous SOPs.
Rigorous Quality Control (QC)
Evaluate isolated compounds for highest purity using advanced analytical HPLC and TLC profiling.
Final Isolate & Full Reporting
Receive your pure isolate along with a detailed structure elucidation report and raw analytical spectra.
Ready to Elevate Your Research or Product Formulation?
Speak directly with our phytochemical experts to request reference compound catalog quotes, custom isolation projects, or chromatography media testing.

Ready to Elevate Your Research or Product Formulation?
Speak directly with our phytochemical experts to request reference compound catalog quotes, custom isolation projects, or chromatography media testing.