Automated platform for determination of physicochemical properties

Optimize your compound screening process with a fully automated system that determines critical physicochemical properties such as pKa, logP/D, and solubility, transforming analytical lab workflows into high-throughput, precision-driven operations.

Analyzes Physicochemical Properties of Drug Compounds

The SiriusT3 from Pion is an automated analytical platform designed to tackle the complexities of characterizing physicochemical properties in drug compounds. This fully automated system uniquely combines spectrometric and potentiometric techniques to determine pKa, logP/D, and solubility of ionizable compounds with high throughput capabilities, processing up to 80 assays daily. This versatility makes it an indispensable tool in pharmaceutical and biotech research, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal tablets, and oral dosage formulations. The SiriusT3 employs Pion’s patented CheqSol technique to analyze intrinsic solubility and manage supersaturation states, driving efficiency in your laboratory with quick, accurate results. Its modular design offers flexibility, with configurable systems ranging from fully automated high-throughput to single-vial setups, ensuring seamless integration into your laboratory operations. Engineered for precision and reliability, the SiriusT3 supports compliance with industry standards and promotes cost-effective drug discovery and development.

Benefits

  • Increases lab productivity by completing up to 80 assays per day.
  • Minimizes sample use, requiring only sub-milligram quantities for accurate analysis.
  • Enhances decision-making in drug development with precise pKa, logP/D, and solubility data.
  • Integrates easily into existing workflows with flexible configuration options.
  • Supports cost-effective drug discovery by optimizing experimental design with predictive software.

General


Applications
Drug compounds,Ionisable compounds,Oral formulation delivery,Polymorphs compounds,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Proton pump inhibitors,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Ionized drug solutions,Medicinal tablets,Crystalline polymorphs,Drug capsules,Oral dosage formulations,Amorphous solid dispersions
Steps before
Chemical Synthesis,Sample Preparation,Compound Isolation
Steps after
Data Analysis,Lead Optimization,Formulation Development
Input ingredients
sub-milligram sample quantities,UV-active compounds,non-UV active compounds,ionizable compounds,crystalline forms,amorphous forms,polymorph compounds
Output ingredients
physicochemical properties,pKa values,log P/D values,intrinsic solubility,kinetic solubility,supersaturated states
Market info

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automated
High Throughput Capability
Up to 80 assays/day
Titration Time
Less than 6 minutes per titration
PKa Determination Techniques
Spectrometric and Potentiometric
Log P/D Measurement Time
Less than 2 hours
Sample Quantity
Sub-milligram samples
Solubility Determination
CheqSol technique
Configuration Options
Four configurations (DTAu,DTu,DTA,DT)
Software
SiriusT3 Control and Refinement
Assay Prediction Software
Optional Assay Expert module
Measurement Techniques
UV spectra collection

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated
High throughput screening
80 assays per day
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Automated
Sample quantity requirement
Sub-milligram
Assay completion time
6 minutes per titration

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Suitable for drug discovery applications
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Compatible with various chemical solutions during assays
Cleanability
Easy to clean due to automated design
Density/particle size
Can handle sub-milligram sample quantities

Product type Characteristics


Physicochemical property determination
pKa,logP/D,solubility
Configuration options
DTAu,DTu,DTA,DT

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Touchscreen interface
Discharge method
Automated

Custom Options


System Configuration
DTAu / DTa / DT / DTu
Assay Capabilities
Spectroscopic / Potentiometric