Identification

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Detection and Determination of Taurine in Energy Drinks

Energy drinks with high taurine contents (up to 4000 mg/L are usually granted through certificates of exemption) are provided increasingly on the market. The extensive usage of energy drinks with taurine enhances the cases with unwanted side effects. To check the valid maximum limits of taurine, a fast and efficient analytical method is necessary to… Read more »

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Handling of the TLC Quicktest Set of biostep GmbH

Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) and HPTLC (High-performance-TLC) are widely used methods for the separation and identification of substances of a mixture. There is a mobile phase that is a composition of different solvents and a stationary phase which is a solid layer on glass plates. In most cases, this layer is made of silica gel. The… Read more »

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Detection and Determination of Caffeine in Caffeine Shampoos

Caffeine-containing products have been consumed for hundreds of years for their pleasant flavor and stimulating effects on central nervous system. Hair care products containing caffeine targeted to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss [1]. High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) is a useful analytical technique which requires low sample preparation. Different samples can be analyzed very… Read more »

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