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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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David Kritchevsky (1920 to 2006)

David Kritchevsky, a biochemist by training, arguably contributed as many “firsts” to…

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Multiple Interactions in Silver Ion Chromatography of Lipids

Unravelling the interactions behind retention and separation of silver ion chromatography is…

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The Use of Lithiated Adducts for Structural Analysis of Acylglycerols by Mass Spectrometry with Electrospray Ionization

Vibrational Spectroscopy Mass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful method for the identification…

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Hippolyte Mège (1817-1880)

Hippolyte Mège was born October 24, 1817, in Draguigan in southern France.…

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Subcellular Oil Droplets and Oleosins in Plants

1.  Introduction Eukaryotes and prokaryotes contain neutral lipids in subcellular droplets for…