Billerica, MA 5/9/17—Millipore Sigma has acquired Grzybowski Scientific Inventions (GSI) for an undisclosed amount. GSI developed the Chematica computer-aided, retro-synthesis software for identifying synthesis pathways. The system provides optimized routes for chemical targets using advanced reaction rules and proprietary algorithms. “With a 350 year legacy in the pharmaceutical and chemistry business, we recognize the attractiveness of the chemical synthesis and cheminformatics market and how it complements our existing leadership position in chemicals and reagents,” said MilliporeSigma CEO Udit Batra.

MilliporeSigma stated that the purchase complements its e-commerce platform and portfolio of products for chemical synthesis. The deal is notable for the investment in software tools, as Thermo Fisher Scientific and Sartorius have also purchased software companies this year, indicative of the expanding role of informatics in labs.