UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 6, 2010

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

SYNTHETECH, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon	000-12992	84-0845771
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1290 Industrial Way, P.O. Box 646, Albany Oregon 97321

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(541) 967-6575

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 6, 2010, Synthetech, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2011.

The information provided hereunder, including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated August 6, 2010, issued by Synthetech, Inc.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Synthetech, Inc.

Dated: August 9, 2010	By:	/s/ Gary A. Weber
		Gary A. Weber Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press Release of Synthetech, Inc. dated August 6, 2010.

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