Compound identification

From NMR spectrum to molecular identity, with traceable evidence.

A scientific agent that combines large-scale retrieval, foundation models and physics-guided validation to verify knowns, dereplicate mixtures and identify unknowns.

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Built for chemists, researchers and lab teams.

How it works

  1. 01

    Load your spectrum

    Bring raw 1H and 13C data from Bruker, JEOL, Varian or JCAMP-DX.

  2. 02

    Retrieve candidates

    Search large-scale compound libraries and rank plausible structures with foundation models.

  3. 03

    Validate against physics

    Compare predicted and measured shifts to discard candidates the data cannot support.

  4. 04

    Review the evidence

    Follow the reasoning shift by shift, then confirm, dereplicate or flag an unknown.

What you receive

A shortlist is useful only if it can be inspected. The live homepage preview shows the kind of objects a chemist reviews — not a guaranteed identity.

Ranked candidate shortlist

Ordered hypotheses with a match value so attention starts on the structures the data can actually support.

Shift-level residual error

13C RMSD and evidence per shift make disagreements visible instead of hiding them in a single score.

An explicit review state

The chemist confirms a known, dereplicates a mixture component, or flags an unknown. Spectra does not close the case.

Read the annotated sample analysis or the results guide.

Use cases

  1. 01

    NMR compound verification

    Check whether submitted 1H and 13C data support a proposed structure.

  2. 02

    NMR dereplication

    Separate known library members from residual unknowns in extracts and mixtures.

  3. 03

    Unknown compound identification

    Produce a defensible shortlist when the identity is not already assumed.

  4. 04

    NMR impurity identification

    Rank plausible explanations for unexpected signals beside a known major component.

  5. 05

    Natural-products research

    Support extract dereplication and analogue ranking before isolation campaigns expand.

  6. 06

    Metabolite identification

    Rank metabolite hypotheses from NMR with explicit residual uncertainty.

Compatible with the instruments and software you already use

Spectra is intended to sit after acquisition and processing, not instead of them. The live product names Bruker, JEOL, Varian and JCAMP-DX as spectrum sources. That is workflow compatibility, not a certified connector to TopSpin, Mnova, Delta or ACD/Labs.

How Spectra fits with existing NMR software · Supported data

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly does Spectra do?

Spectra guides a laboratory from NMR data to an explainable shortlist of molecular identities. It retrieves plausible candidates, compares predicted and measured shifts, and returns match information, residual error, and evidence for chemist review. Ranking is not confirmation.

Is it a replacement for Mnova, TopSpin or ACD/Labs?

No. Spectra is a reasoning, ranking and evidence layer. Acquisition, processing, peak picking and reporting can remain in the tools already used in the laboratory.

Is it only for pure compounds?

No. The public product description includes verification of knowns, dereplication of mixtures, and identification of unknowns. Mixtures, impurities and overlapping signals remain harder cases and may require additional experiments.

Does it only work with proprietary libraries?

No. The distinctive value is combining large-scale compound libraries with foundation-model ranking and physics-guided validation. Customer-private libraries may be discussed for enterprise pilots; that capability is not described as a default self-service feature here.

Does it do verification or also unknown identification?

Both appear in the live product description. Verification of a proposed identity is usually the lower-risk path. Open-world identification of an unknown is possible but carries more residual uncertainty and more often needs a next experiment.

Does it only use NMR?

The current public product is an NMR compound-identification agent. Primary inputs stated on the live site are 1H and 13C data. Molecular formula, exact mass, MS or synthesis context may be supplied as additional context when available. Spectra is not positioned here as a standalone MS or IR product.

How do you avoid generative-model hallucinations?

Candidate generation is not treated as sufficient. Hypotheses are ranked against retrieved structures and then checked by comparing predicted and measured shifts. Candidates the data cannot support should fall in rank or be discarded.

How is confidence in a result assessed?

The live product surfaces a match value, 13C RMSD, and shift-level evidence. Confidence is conditional on the submitted data, the search space, and the quality of the spectrum. A high match is still a hypothesis until a chemist reviews it.

Is it suitable for regulated laboratories?

Spectra can support a documented review trail, but this website does not claim a completed validation package, 21 CFR Part 11 certification, or any other regulatory approval. Regulated use requires a separate enterprise discussion.

How long does it take to see value?

Self-service users can sign in and submit a spectrum from the live product. The fastest evaluations usually start with verification or dereplication on already-available 1H and 13C datasets. Enterprise pilots are scoped around a real case.

Who makes the final identification?

The chemist. Spectra produces a ranked shortlist and evidence. Final interpretation, reporting, and any quality or regulatory decision remain with the human expert.

How much does Spectra cost?

Free includes 3 analyses. Pro is €79 per month or €790 per year. Lab is €299 per month for 5 users. Enterprise is custom. See the pricing page for who each plan is for. A paid plan does not confirm a molecular identity.