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The AOCS Lipid Library® is your go-to source for comprehensive and expertly curated information on lipid science and technology. Whether you're looking to understand the latest research, develop innovative products, or broaden your knowledge, this guide provides the essential tools you need to succeed.

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The NMR Spectrum

13C-NMR spectra are based on natural 13C, which occurs at a level…

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Identification of FAME Double Bond Location by Covalent Adduct Chemical Ionization (CACI) Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Selected Topics in the Analysis of Lipids Methods for the structural characterization…

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The Use of Countercurrent Chromatography (CCC) in Lipid Analysis

Counter-current chromatography (CCC), frequently referred to as high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC, see…

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Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Plant Sterols

Introduction Plant sterols (phytosterols) are ubiquitous in plants, and can be classified…

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Analysis of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols by HPLC

1. Introduction Tocopherols and tocotrienols, collectively known as tocols, are amphipathic and…