Innovative Payloads for next generation ADCs.

Overview

Cohance Lifesciences is a global frontrunner in the development and supply of high-potency payloads and linkers for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). With deep expertise in Camptothecin (CPT) derivatives and proprietary s-Trione scaffold, we offer customizable payloads with high cytotoxicity, efficient conjugation, and scalable synthesis.

Our capabilities span from early-stage R&D to GMP-compliant commercial manufacturing, all under rigorous global standards for quality, containment, and regulatory compliance. We specialize in handling ultra-potent compounds with occupational exposure limits (OEL) as low as ~10 µg/m³.

ADC Payloads

Why Cohance for Small Molecule Manufacturing?

Why cohance for ADC Payloads (Avra)

Why Cohance for ADC Payloads?

  • Global Innovator in synthetic CPT derivatives, powered by proprietary S-Trione technology.
  • Expertise in High-Potency Payloads, ensuring safety, scalability, and therapeutic efficacy.
  • Robust Backward Integration for consistent supply of key starting materials (KSMs), including (s)-Trione, tetralone derivative (CAS# 182182-31-6) etc.
  • Sustainability Commitment, backed by ISO 14001, 45001, and 9001 certifications, with measurable ESG impact: 17% water savings, 6% CO₂ reduction, and over 33,000 trees planted.

Core Capabilities

CPT Derivative
Expertise

Advanced synthetic routes for Exatecan Mesylate, SN-38, Irinotecan, Topotecan, 10-Hydroxy Camptothecin, and more, with integrated supply of intermediates like (s)-Trione (CAS# 110351-94-5).

Regulatory
Strength

Active Drug Master Files (DMFs) for S-Trione (US DMF 039042), SN-38 (US DMF 039031), Irinotecan (CEP 2023-338) and with upcoming DMFs for Exatecan, Dxd, Belotecan and MMAE.

Proprietary
s-Trione Platform

Engineered payloads with superior stability and therapeutic index, enabling precision-targeted ADCs.

Auristatin
Development

Optimized processes for Monomethyl Auristatin E (MMAE), ensuring impurity control and batch consistency.

GMP
GMP Manufacturing
Excellence

Multi-kilogram production in specialized cytotoxic facilities, supporting both clinical trials and commercial supply.

CPT Derivative
Expertise

Advanced synthetic routes for Exatecan Mesylate, SN-38, Irinotecan, Topotecan, 10-Hydroxy Camptothecin, and more, with integrated supply of intermediates like (s)-Trione (CAS# 110351-94-5).

Regulatory
Strength

Active Drug Master Files (DMFs) for S-Trione (US DMF 039042), SN-38 (US DMF 039031), Irinotecan (CEP 2023-338) and with upcoming DMFs for Exatecan, Dxd, Belotecan and MMAE.

Proprietary
s-Trione Platform

Engineered payloads with superior stability and therapeutic index, enabling precision-targeted ADCs.

Auristatin
Development

Optimized processes for Monomethyl Auristatin E (MMAE), ensuring impurity control and batch consistency.

GMP
GMP Manufacturing
Excellence

Multi-kilogram production in specialized cytotoxic facilities, supporting both clinical trials and commercial supply.

Payload & Linker Services

Cohance Lifesciences offers end-to-end payload and linker development tailored to the evolving needs of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). Our services combine scientific precision with scalable manufacturing to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Our Expertise

Process
Optimization

Scalability studies, impurity profiling, validation under Quality by Design (QbD) principles and analytical method development & validation.

Custom Payload
Synthesis

Tailored Camptothecin (CPT) and Auristatin derivatives designed for optimal cytotoxicity and linker compatibility.

Linker
Development

Synthesis of industry-standard and proprietary linkers, including: Maleimide, Hydrazone, SMCC, MC-VC-PAB, PNP-PAB-m-PhosphatePEG8-DBCO

Containment
Expertise

Safe handling of high-potency compounds in both R&D and GMP settings using isolators and negative pressure systems.

Facilities

API-R&D-Unit-III,-Nacharam

API R&D Unit-III, Nacharam
Hyderabad, India

Nacharam facility

API Unit IV, Nacharam (CDMO)
Hyderabad, India

Parwada facility

API Unit V, Parwada
Vizag, India

Designed to seamlessly scale from clinical to commercial manufacturing, these facilities are compliant with global regulatory standards including the US FDA.

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