GosNIIOKhT and its Pharmaceutical Conversion

1. GosNIIOKhTand its Pharmaceutical Conversion Prof. Evgeny A. Fokin, Deputy Director General GosNIIOKhT Tel: 7-095-2738637 Shosse Entuziastov, 23 Fax:7-095-2732217 Moscow, 111024

2. National Research Center of Russian Federation National Scientific Research Institute of Organic Chemistry and Technology Founded in 1915 R&D in basic organic synthesis 1994 – National Research Center 1997 – Leading organization in Chemical Demilitarization

3. Major Developments Ethylene oxide Acrylonitrile, caprolactam Adiponitrile, polychlorovynil resins Production of phenol and acetone by cumene method Hydrocyanic acid from methane and ammonia Cyanogene chloride, cyanurchloride, pesticides of thyazine, methylmetacrylate, organic glass Propylene oxide, antifreeze, complexones, rubber, stabilizers

4. Major Developments (continued) Pesticides of different types Surface-active compounds, feed additives Organophosphorus pesticides Extractants and flotation agents Fluoroorganic lubrications (for space and underwater work) Fluoro monomers and polymers, highly pure polytetrafluoroethylene (radio-chemical method) Vitrification of radioactive waste

5. Major Directions Today Destruction of chemical weapons and other hazardous materials Drug development and production (13 licenses) Toxicological studies, preclinical testing Chemical engineering Environmental safety

6. Strong Personnel Capabilities 144 Ph.D. 31 Doctor of Science 4 Scientific Boards Post-graduate school Diploma courses for college students Industrial training and Chem Demil operators training

7. Strong R&D Capabilities 2 Major laboratory buildings (technological, toxicological, kinetic, biochemical and other laboratories) 2 pilot plant facilities Central Analytical Laboratory building Toxicology, pharmacology, biochemistry Storage areas, workshops, transport ways, security Power and heat supply, ventilation systems Centralized communication system is being upgraded

8. GosNIIOKhT Structure