Cayman Chemical Intelligence Profile

caymanchem.comLast reviewed: October 20, 2026Research coverage: 94%

Overall data confidence:Unknown

Identity confidence

High

9 of 10 identity fields independently documented

Corporate continuity

Continuous operation at caymanchem.com since its 1996 registration; site live and actively maintained (terms page pricing 'updated 2026-10-20').

Based on domain history and corporate record fields

Regulatory exposure

None identified

Derived from published risk flags

Evidence integrity

High

6 of 7 testing fields documented

Transaction transparency

High

5 of 5 commercial fields documented

Change activity

None tracked

0 change events tracked

Research Incomplete

Research coverage for this vendor is 94%. Our research on Cayman Chemical remains incomplete — what we have verified so far is published below, and research is continuing.

Still to research:

Public summary reviewed

Overview#

Long-established biochemical/reference-standard manufacturer (Cayman Chemical Company, Incorporated — a Colorado corporation, incorporated 1980-06-06 in Denver, operating from 1180 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI) at caymanchem.com (registered 1996-01-15). FIT: passes the peptide gate — Cayman sells catalog peptide products (e.g., CP-EPS8-NLS cell-penetrating peptide) and custom synthesis services within its biochemicals/assay-kit/antibody catalog, and publishes full ordering terms (VISA/Mastercard/Amex, net 30, same-day shipping by 2 PM EST, F.O.B. Ann Arbor). Batch-specific CoA/data documents are offered per product. Regulatory searches (FDA warning letters/recalls/import alerts, FTC, state AG, courts) returned No Record Found in the defined searches; unrelated companies' FDA results were not attributed. No High/Critical findings. Gaps: registered agent and CoA test recency Unknown; Colorado/Michigan registry standing not directly retrieved.

Company Identity#

Vendor Brand NameCayman Chemical

HighSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions

Primary Website Domaincaymanchem.com

ModerateSource: Cayman Chemical — official website (intake domain confirmation)

Legal Entity NameCayman Chemical Company, Incorporated

HighSource: Justia — Manufacture and Supply Agreement (Aerie Pharmaceuticals SEC exhibit) naming Cayman Chemical Company, Incorporated

State of RegistrationColorado

HighSource: Justia — Aerie/Cayman agreement ('a Colorado Corporation licensed to do business in Michigan')

Entity StatusOperating — website live with pricing 'updated 2026-10-20'; a Colorado corporation licensed to do business in Michigan (per the 2018 SEC-filed agreement). Current Colorado SoS / Michigan LARA registry standing was not directly retrieved in this pass.

ModerateSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions ('Pricing updated 2026-10-20')

Incorporation / Formation Date1980-06-06 (incorporated June 6, 1980, in Denver, Colorado)

ModerateSource: Wikipedia — Cayman Chemical Company ('incorporated on June 6, 1980, in Denver, Colorado')

Named Principals / ManagersKirk Maxey, M.D. — Founder; Kirk M. Maxey — President & CEO

ModerateSource: Wikipedia — Cayman Chemical Company (Key people: Kirk M. Maxey, President & CEO)

Registered AgentNot independently verified

UnknownSource: Justia — Aerie/Cayman agreement reviewed for agent disclosure (registered office address given; no agent named)

Operating Address1180 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA

HighSource: Justia — Aerie/Cayman agreement (1180 E. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108)

Address ConsistencyConsistent — 1180 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 appears on the vendor's site, in an SEC-filed contract, and in independent directories. No conflicting current address was found.

HighSource: Wikipedia — Cayman Chemical Company (Headquarters: 1180 E. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Domain and Digital Identity#

Domain Registration Date1996-01-15

HighSource: Verisign RDAP record for caymanchem.com

Domain Ownership / Registrar Change HistoryRegistrar: Network Solutions, LLC; registrant identity redacted in RDAP; last changed 2024-11-15; expires 2030-01-14. No evidence of an ownership transfer.

ModerateSource: Verisign RDAP record for caymanchem.com

Website ContinuityContinuous operation at caymanchem.com since its 1996 registration; site live and actively maintained (terms page pricing 'updated 2026-10-20').

HighSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions (updated 2026-10-20)

Contact Channel IntegrityToll-free (800) 364-9897 and fax (734) 971-3640 published; orders accepted by telephone, fax, mail, email, or online (telephone orders Mon–Fri 8AM–6PM EST) per the company's terms page.

HighSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions (ordering channels and hours)

Regulatory and Legal History#

FDA Warning Letter HistoryNo Record Found in the defined search

HighSource: Defined web search of FDA warning letters — no letter naming Cayman Chemical

FDA Recall / Safety Action HistoryNo Record Found in the defined search

HighSource: Defined web search of FDA recalls — no action naming Cayman Chemical

FDA Import Alert / Detention ExposureNo Record Found in the defined search

HighSource: Defined web search of FDA import alerts — no alert naming Cayman Chemical

FTC Enforcement HistoryNo Record Found in the defined search

HighSource: Defined web search of FTC enforcement — no action naming Cayman Chemical

State Regulatory / Attorney General ActionsNo Record Found in the defined search

ModerateSource: Defined web search of state AG/regulatory actions — none naming Cayman Chemical

Relevant Civil LitigationNo Record Found in the defined search

ModerateSource: Defined web search of court records/news — no material litigation naming Cayman Chemical

Criminal / Injunctive ProceedingsNo Record Found in the defined search

ModerateSource: Defined web search of DOJ/court actions — none naming Cayman Chemical

Testing and COA Evidence#

Public COA AvailabilityCayman provides batch-specific data and documents (including Certificates of Analysis) for its products via caymanchem.com ('Batch Specific Data and Documents').

ModerateSource: Cayman Chemical website — batch-specific data and documents references

Batch / Lot SpecificityBatch-specific — product data/documents are organized by batch on caymanchem.com.

ModerateSource: Cayman Chemical website — batch-specific documentation

Independent Laboratory IdentityNo independent third-party testing laboratory identified — analysis is performed in-house; Cayman states ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034 accreditations for its DEA-licensed Ann Arbor production/analytical site (company statements).

ModerateSource: Cayman Chemical company statements (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 17034; DEA-licensed Ann Arbor site)

COA Verification StatusBatch-specific documents are downloadable from the vendor's site; no independent CoA verification portal was identified in the defined search.

ModerateSource: Cayman Chemical website (batch documents; no verification portal identified)

Test RecencyNot independently verified

UnknownSource: Cayman Chemical website reviewed (batch document dates not verified)

Testing CoverageIn-house analytical characterization (including mass spectrometry and gas chromatography for forensic reference standards) and per-product specifications on catalog product pages; peptide products are sold through the catalog (e.g., the CP-EPS8-NLS cell-penetrating peptide, Cay41743) alongside custom synthesis services.

LowSource: Wikipedia — Cayman Chemical Company (reference standards analyzed by MS/GC)

Evidence ConsistencyNo evidence-integrity findings identified in the defined searches. Cayman was not among the 15 companies named in the August 2026 Richardson & David vendor antibody-image dataset (per C&EN's published list).

ModerateSource: C&EN — report on the Richardson & David dataset listing the 15 companies (Cayman not listed)

Payment, Refund and Shipping#

Accepted Payment MethodsVISA, Mastercard, or American Express; U.S. funds only, drawn on a U.S. bank; net 30 days; bank/wire transfer fees may not be deducted from the invoice amount.

HighSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions

Refund / Return PolicyProducts cannot be returned for credit or replaced if the problem is due to a customer's error; customers are directed to Customer Service for resolution of any problems or errors involving an order.

HighSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions (Returns)

Shipping & Fulfillment RepresentationsOrders received by 2 PM EST ship the same day if stock is available (Monday–Thursday); domestic shipments typically Standard Overnight Delivery (delivery by 4:30 PM next business day, where available); F.O.B. Ann Arbor, Michigan; freight prepaid and added to the invoice; collect/COD shipping on a valid account number.

HighSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions (shipments)

Terms / Policy StabilityTerms are published at caymanchem.com/orderterms and show current maintenance ('Pricing updated 2026-10-20'); prices are stated to be subject to change without notice. No archived version history was reviewed, so long-run stability is assessed only as 'currently maintained'.

ModerateSource: Cayman Chemical — Ordering Details, Terms, and Conditions

Customer Complaint PatternNo Record Found in the defined search — no pattern of customer complaints identified in the web/BBB searches performed.

ModerateSource: Defined web complaint search — no complaint pattern naming Cayman Chemical

Material Changes#

No material changes recorded.

Sources#

Cayman Chemical company statements (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 17034; DEA-licensed Ann Arbor site)Tier 2 · Official/CommercialVendor Website

Retrieved: October 20, 2026