Derivatization: The analytical tool.
Optimization of chromatographic results is possible by derivatizing polar molecules Increase t h e volatility of your sample Prevent the absorption of sample to c o l u m n Improve quantitation w i t h better resolution Improve sample stability Extend l o w - e n d detection limits Provide " n e w " mass spec f r a g m e n t a t i o n C h e m i c a l derivatization of polar molecules can provide all these benefits! Will one of t h e m help you? W h e t h e r y o u ' r e acylating amines, alkylating acids or silylating the w h o l e range of acidic polar functionalities, derivatization is t h e analytical tool of choice.
Pierce offers an extensive line of reagents and f o r m u l a t i o n s for acylation, alkylation, silylation and special derivatization procedures. W h e t h e r your interest is G C or LC w e w o u l d like you to think of Pierce as your supplier of derivatization reagents. To help you select and use these products, w e have devoted more than t w e n t y pages of procedures and literature references in our n e w 1 9 8 4 Handbook and General C a t a l o g . Call or w r i t e for your F R E E copy today. PIERCE C H E M I C A L C O M P A N Y P.O. Box 1 1 7 , R o c k f o r d , IL. U . S . A . 6 1 1 0 5 Tele. 8 0 0 - 4 3 5 - 2 9 6 0 or 8 1 5 - 9 6 8 - 0 7 4 7
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