The hardest part was identifying it and proving it was the structure we were saying it was." This included being able to synthesize the compound in his lab, which had never been done before. Samples ...

Scientists from the laboratory of Dr. Tomáš Pluskal at IOCB Prague are helping colleagues around the world identify previously unknown compounds. They have created an extensive library called MS n Lib ...

Although present in very small amounts, selenium (Se)-based compounds play important roles in protecting the body from oxidative stress, regulating thyroid hormones, strengthening the immune system, ...

The Nicolet Summit X spectrometer, alongside the Everest diamond ATR setup, is a powerful FTIR system that can be installed ...

Got milk? Most people have seen the famous ads featuring celebrities that highlight the importance of drinking milk for building strong bones. Research shows that milk has other benefits, especially ...

Determining alcohols using NMR spectroscopy is carried out in order to introduce students to NMR spectroscopy at an early stage in their undergraduate career. The experiment aims to enable students to ...

Scientists are creating new ways to learn more about the vast sea of unknown compounds. The universe is awash in billions of possible chemicals. But even with a bevy of high-tech instruments, ...

A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to ...