CATO is a leading enterprise dedicated to the research, testing, calibration, and distribution of analytical reference standards. Headquartered in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, the company covers 6,000 m² of facility space and employs over 170 staff members, with technical personnel accounting for approximately 72%. By leveraging advanced small-molecule compound synthesis and analytical technologies, along with global ISO 17034 reference material certification, CATO has successfully addressed more than 980 complex chemical quality control challenges, driving significant improvements in clients’ R&D efficiency and product innovation.
Beyond its core expertise in reference standards, CATO is actively expanding into strategic new material fields, including vaccine adjuvants, pharmaceutical intermediates, photoresist intermediates, and next-generation advanced materials such as organosilicon solar cell intermediates and polyimide intermediates.
Global Partnerships
The only reference material manufacturer accredited under ISO 17034 by both CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute).
CNASSO17034
ANAB SO17034
SGSS0 9001
CATO provides a comprehensive portfolio of over 112,000 pharmacopeia- and regulation-compliant reference standards, covering more than 95% of global regulatory requirements.
58800+
Pharmaceuticals
15000+
Isotopically Labeled Reference Standards
12200+
Pesticide Residue Reference Standards
9900+
Consumer Products
5200+
Veterinary Drug Residue Standards
3150+
Natural Extracts
3100+
Quality Control Reference Standards
3000+
New Materials
2950+
Food
2200+
Environment
5200+
Custom Synthesis Services
Pesticide Residue Reference Standards
Biopesticides Agrochemical Residue Standards Insecticides Herbicides, Desiccants, and Soil Fumigants Fungicides Plant Growth Regulators Acaricides Other Pesticide Residue Standards