Analysis of fatty acid methyl esters (fames) using gas chromatography and the luma™ multi-channel vacuum ultraviolet (vuv) detector

The meticulous and precise analysis of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAMEs) constitutes a cornerstone of quality control and product safety across a multitude of sectors, from petrochemical production to pharmaceutical manufacturing and beyond. Particularly in biodiesel production, lipidomics research, and drug synthesis, the ability to accurately discern FAMEs – including co-eluting isomers – is of utmost importance.

However, conventional analytical techniques frequently fall short, struggling to separate co-eluting isomers and often delivering results shrouded in uncertainty. This lack of reliability and precision can significantly affect the quality and safety of the end products, casting doubt on the efficacy of traditional approaches and accentuating the need for a more robust solution.

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