About the Lipid Library

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.

Since January 2017, the Lipid Library has been under the expert guidance of Editor-in-Chief Alejandro Marangoni.

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Introduction to Silver Ion Chromatography

Most lipid analysts will come across the technique of silver ion (or…

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Non-Conjugated Double Bonds

The introduction of one double bond gives rise to several peaks in…

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Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

Figures 1 to 3 depict the 1H-NMR spectra of three conjugated linoleic…

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The Chromatographic Resolution of Chiral Lipids

The following was first published by W.W. Christie, in Advances in Lipid…

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Detectors for HPLC of Lipids with Special Reference to Evaporative Lght-Scattering Detection

The following was first published by W.W. Christie in Advances in Lipid…