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<p><strong>This study describes the development and validation of a dual-column, dual-detector HS-GC-FID/FID method for the forensic analysis of ethanol and other low-molecular-weight volatile compounds in biological samples. The method demonstrated excellent linearity, low detection limits, high precision, and accuracy, and was successfully verified through international proficiency testing.</strong></p><p>In addition to routine forensic application, the study reviews current practices in forensic alcohol analysis and highlights the lack of globally harmonized analytical standards. The authors propose essential methodological recommendations to improve the reliability and evidential value of ethanol determination in forensic toxicology.</p><blockquote><h4><strong>The original article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80"><strong>Dual-Column HS-GC-FID/FID Method for In-Depth Analysis of Low-Molecular-Weight Volatile Alcohols in Postmortem Biological Material&nbsp;</strong></a></h4><p>Paweł Szpot, Olga Wachełko, Kaja Tusiewicz and Marcin Zawadzki</p><p>J. Xenobiot. 2026, 16(3), 80</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.3390/jox16030080">https://doi.org/10.3390/jox16030080</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><p><strong>Selected sections from the article follow. Formats and hyperlinks were adapted from the original.</strong></p><div><p>The determination of low-molecular-weight volatile alcohols in <span>postmortem</span> material using headspace gas chromatography (HS-GC) is routinely performed in forensic laboratories. These analyses are important not only for law enforcement agencies in the broad sense, but also for insurance companies that decide on the payment of compensation under insurance policies. Typically, routine determination of alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-propanol, and n-butanol is sufficient to establish whether death occurred as a result of poisoning with these substances. In forensic toxicology practice, however, there are also situations in which the determination of additional chemical compounds in biological material proves to be essential. One such compound is acetone, the determination of which is crucial not only in cases of acetone or isopropanol poisoning (since acetone is a metabolite of the aforementioned alcohol) [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B1-jox-16-00080">1</a>], but also in the diagnosis of ketosis caused by diabetes, hypothermia, or starvation [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B2-jox-16-00080">2</a>]. Criminal cases can be complex, and therefore, to achieve a better understanding of the circumstances preceding death, toxicological analyses are sometimes extended to also include other compounds, such as acetaldehyde [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B3-jox-16-00080">3</a>].</p><p><span>Postmortem</span> blood toxicological analysis is of particular importance because it plays a key role in determining the cause of death, especially in cases of unexplained sudden death and deaths occurring under suspicious circumstances. Even a simple screening for volatile chemical compounds can, at an early stage, allow determination of whether death resulted from poisoning or was a consequence of an underlying disease suffered by the deceased (e.g., untreated diabetes) [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B4-jox-16-00080">4</a>].</p><p>One of the fundamental assumptions in forensic toxicological investigations is that their results must have evidential value and withstand scrutiny in court. Only such results can be used, for example, to reconstruct the circumstances preceding death, determine the time of substance intake or the dose of a toxic agent, or assess whether the deceased was intoxicated. This is particularly important in cases of traffic accidents, occupational accidents, drownings, domestic violence, and deaths occurring during police custody. It is worth emphasizing that the interpretation of <span>postmortem</span> toxicological results requires particular caution due to the multitude of “confounding” factors, such as interindividual variability, substance stability, endogenous formation, the postmortem interval (PMI), and the circumstances of death. To avoid introducing additional variables that could further complicate interpretation, the applied analytical method must be reliable, i.e., accurate, selective, resistant to interference, and preferably verified through independent proficiency testing [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B5-jox-16-00080">5</a>].</p><p>In gas chromatographic analysis of low-molecular-weight alcohols, either direct injection or the headspace technique is employed [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B6-jox-16-00080">6</a>]. In the past, even highly invasive approaches were used, such as the direct injection of whole blood into the gas chromatograph injector [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B7-jox-16-00080">7</a>]. However, the headspace technique has become the most widely used technique for the determination of alcohols in forensic laboratories. This preference can be attributed to several well-established advantages, most notably that the method allows the sample to be analyzed with minimal or no preparatory steps, irrespective of the biological matrix (e.g., without extraction or protein precipitation). Additional benefits include practically negligible matrix effects, elimination of the need for inlet liners, thereby minimizing the risk of contamination or carryover within the analytical system, and reduced deterioration of the chromatographic column compared with direct injection.</p><p>However, it should be noted that in the context of postmortem samples (particularly those collected from putrefied cadavers), the impact of decomposition on analyte partitioning cannot be precisely assessed. While headspace analysis generally exhibits negligible matrix effects, pre-death specimens from the same individual are rarely available for direct comparison, making it difficult to determine the extent to which postmortem changes might influence measurements. Moreover, the blood samples are subjected to multiple dilutions with an internal standard, which further minimizes potential matrix effects.</p><p>Despite numerous established methods for the determination of volatile alcohols in postmortem biological samples, current standard approaches often face limitations that can compromise forensic reliability. Single-column analyses may be prone to co-elution and interferences from structurally similar compounds, while reliance on a single detector increases the risk of undetected fluctuations and errors. Additionally, inappropriate selection of internal standards and postmortem formation of endogenous alcohols and other volatile compounds can further bias quantification. These issues highlight a critical gap, as widely adopted methods that integrate redundant analytical controls with validated procedures to minimize errors and ensure evidential reliability remain limited.</p><p>The aim of this study was to develop a method for the determination of methanol, acetone, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, and n-butanol using headspace gas chromatography with dual columns and dual-flame ionization detectors. The practical applicability of the method was demonstrated using authentic forensic samples, including putrefaction fluid and antemortem blood. This study addresses the aforementioned gap by employing a dual-column/dual-FID approach, which allows cross-verification across two independent chromatographic conditions, thereby enhancing both the accuracy and reproducibility of forensic alcohol analysis. Furthermore, this paper aims to draw the attention of toxicologists worldwide to several critical factors that can significantly influence measured ethanol concentrations, potentially leading to legal and financial consequences, such as denial of compensation due to falsely elevated ethanol levels.</p><h4><strong>2. Materials and Methods</strong></h4><h5><strong>2.4. Apparatus</strong></h5><p>A <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2010"><strong>Shimadzu GC-2010</strong></a> Plus AF IVD system (Kyoto, Japan), fitted with an advanced flow controller (AFC), a split/splitless (SPL) inlet, and two flame ionization detectors (FID), was employed. Samples were processed and introduced via a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HS-20"><strong>Shimadzu HS-20 static headspace autosampler</strong></a> (Kyoto, Japan), with transfer to the GC through a single SPL inlet. The HS effluent was split equally (1:1) using a SilFlow<sup>®</sup> microfluidic platform (SHI-980-10593, Trajan, Ringwood, VIC, Australia) and directed onto two capillary columns: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=50&amp;search=Zebron-BAC1"><strong>Zebron-BAC1</strong></a> (30 m × 0.32 mm i.d., 1.8 μm film; Phenomenex, Torrance, CA, USA) and Zebron-BAC2 (30 m × 0.32 mm i.d., 1.2 μm film; Phenomenex, Torrance, CA, USA). Each column fed an independent FID channel, allowing concurrent acquisition from both separations. Headspace settings and chromatographic conditions for alcohol congener analysis followed those reported previously in [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B8-jox-16-00080">8</a>].</p><h4><strong>3. Results</strong></h4><p>Validation results are shown in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#table_body_display_jox-16-00080-t002">Table 2</a>. All presented values fall within the acceptable range for toxicological analysis of biological materials, in accordance with the recommendations of the German Society of Toxicological and Forensic Chemistry (GTFCh) [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#B10-jox-16-00080">10</a>]. Quality-control samples were prepared at three concentrations (low, medium, and high relative to the calibration range) by spiking blank samples. Relative error (RE) values within ±15% and precision expressed as relative standard deviation (RSD) ≤ 15% were considered acceptable, in accordance with GTFCh recommendations. The method, developed in 2019, has been subjected to international proficiency testing for ETB Ethanol in blood (ARVECON) and has consistently achieved positive results in each test. Additionally, the developed method for the determination of ethyl alcohol in blood was evaluated and achieved positive results in other proficiency tests, namely: the AXIO LGC Proficiency Testing Scheme in Drugs in blood Quantitative analyte selection, PT-TX-BLD (accreditation ISO/IEC 17043) (LGC Group Limited, Guildford, UK). Furthermore, the HS-GC-FID/FID method has been successfully implemented for routine toxicological analysis in our laboratory during the past 6 years.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/J_Xenobiot_2026_16_3_80_Table_2_Validation_results_for_six_quantified_volatile_compounds_methanol_ethanol_acetone_isopropanol_n_propanol_and_n_butanol_64ddd30e8d.jpg" alt="J. Xenobiot. 2026, 16(3), 80: Table 2. Validation results for six quantified volatile compounds: methanol, ethanol, acetone, isopropanol, n-propanol, and n-butanol. " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_J_Xenobiot_2026_16_3_80_Table_2_Validation_results_for_six_quantified_volatile_compounds_methanol_ethanol_acetone_isopropanol_n_propanol_and_n_butanol_64ddd30e8d.jpg 180w," sizes="100vw" width="1238" height="1073"></p><p>Chromatograms of all compounds analyzed using the presented method, collected on two columns (Zebron ZB-BAC1 and Zebron ZB-BAC2), are shown in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#fig_body_display_jox-16-00080-f001">Figure 1</a>. During routine toxicological examinations, we analyzed various biological fluids, including standard matrices such as whole blood, serum, plasma, vitreous humor, and urine, as well as less commonly studied matrices such as bile, putrefaction fluid, and gastric contents.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/J_Xenobiot_2026_16_3_80_Figure_1_Chromatograms_of_ISTD_and_LOQ_of_volatile_compounds_obtained_from_two_columns_3826b6b870.jpg" alt="J. Xenobiot. 2026, 16(3), 80: Figure 1. Chromatograms of ISTD and LOQ of volatile compounds obtained from two columns (Zebron ZB-BAC1 and Zebron ZB-BAC2) and two flame ionization detectors. The retention time of tert-butanol (ISTD) on the first column was 2.848, and on the second it was 3.131. " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_J_Xenobiot_2026_16_3_80_Figure_1_Chromatograms_of_ISTD_and_LOQ_of_volatile_compounds_obtained_from_two_columns_3826b6b870.jpg 236w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1056"></p><p>Chromatograms from representative authentic cases are shown in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/16/3/80#fig_body_display_jox-16-00080-f002">Figure 2</a>, including putrefaction fluid (containing 0.4‰ of ethanol) compared with a standard whole blood sample containing 1.38‰ ethanol.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/J_Xenobiot_2026_16_3_80_Figure_2_A_Chromatograms_of_putrefaction_fluid_with_ethanol_concentration_of_0_4_B_chromatograms_of_antemortem_blood_sample_with_ethanol_concentration_of_1_38_fe782ce3d1.jpg" alt="J. Xenobiot. 2026, 16(3), 80: Figure 2. (A) Chromatograms of putrefaction fluid (with ethanol concentration of 0.4‰); (B) chromatograms of antemortem blood sample (with ethanol concentration of 1.38‰). Results were provided for both columns: Zebron ZB-BAC1 and Zebron ZB-BAC2." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_J_Xenobiot_2026_16_3_80_Figure_2_A_Chromatograms_of_putrefaction_fluid_with_ethanol_concentration_of_0_4_B_chromatograms_of_antemortem_blood_sample_with_ethanol_concentration_of_1_38_fe782ce3d1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="453"></p><h4><strong>5. Conclusions</strong></h4><p>The findings presented in this study demonstrate that reliable forensic determination of ethanol and other volatile compounds requires a comprehensive analytical strategy that extends beyond routine instrumental analysis. Despite the long-standing use of alcohol determinations in forensic practice, significant methodological limitations persist, particularly with respect to selectivity, internal standard selection, and control of pre-analytical and analytical variables. Based on a critical evaluation of currently published methods and supported by experimental evidence and authentic forensic casework, several key methodological principles emerge as essential for ensuring the evidential reliability of ethanol analysis in forensic toxicology. These principles are summarized below:</p><div><ul><li>Using two columns with different polarities combined with two detectors.</li><li>Avoiding internal standards such as n-propanol, n-butanol, and other substances that are formed <span>postmortem</span> in forensic investigations.</li><li>Utilizing tert-butanol as an internal standard in forensic toxicological practice.</li><li>Analysis of quality-control (QC) concentrations defined by law for DUI threshold limits, with verification that precision and accuracy remain within acceptable ranges.</li><li>Ensuring that sample preparation is performed in facilities free from exposure to airborne organic solvent vapors, particularly methanol and ACN (which are routinely used for protein precipitation in other toxicological analyses).</li><li>Preparation of analytical batches including two replicates of each sample, analyzed in a forward- and reverse-order sequence (e.g., samples 1–5 followed by 5–1) to verify analytical consistency.</li><li>Verification of internal standards and blank samples in each batch to ensure the absence of contamination during the pre-analytical phase.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with the acceptance criterion of a maximum 5% deviation between results, based on four measurements per sample.</li><li>Careful chromatographic evaluation and critical assessment of peak shape, symmetry, and resolution to minimize the risk of undetected interferences, particularly when using detectors such as FID, where retention time is the sole discriminating parameter.</li><li>Routine performance of independent proficiency tests to assess whether the method meets required accuracy and precision standards.</li><li>Biological fluids intended for forensic toxicology testing should be collected in tubes containing sodium fluoride (NaF) and stored under controlled conditions in a refrigerator maintained at 2–8 °C.</li></ul></div></div>

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After configuring the calculation once, Empower Software automatically determines the answer when data is processed - no more data transfer, spreadsheet manipulation, or transfer errors.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Better information sharing </strong>- Easily share information with colleagues worldwide with results and reports stored within the same database. Create combined summary reports across laboratories, instruments, and projects, regardless of where data was acquired or processed. Create PDFs or email reports, distribute methods and information electronically, access information between remote sites, and review and electronically sign off results.</li><li><strong>Fast access to information </strong>- Empower CDS has an embedded relational database, enabling you to store chromatographic results, automatically linking all metadata without manual information tracking or documentation, and better preparing you for review questions or audits. Find data fast and easily with relevant search terms and automatic time stamps of user activity - without a flat file environment, awkward naming conventions, or manual method and result versioning.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Empower_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_9a791332d9.jpg" alt="Waters Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS): As an example of the breadth of technology that Empower offers, the software can control mass spectrometry (MS) instruments and acquire and process MS data. Spectral information from multiple detection modes can be viewed simultaneously. This enables scientists to easily perform complex analyses with minimal training, increasing lab productivity." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Empower_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_9a791332d9.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="553"></p><div><div id="text-a10f03a0ca" data-locator="text"><h3 data-locator="modal-title"><strong>At-a-glance key chromatography data views to maximize lab resources</strong></h3><p>Empower Laboratory Analytics assembles and displays critical chromatography performance data in easy-to-view, graphical dashboards so you can focus on what’s most important―the interpretation of key information, not its collection.&nbsp;</p><p>Empower Laboratory Analytics offers a range of prebuilt dashboard types, including system summary, system usage, project usage analysis, and methods analysis. These at-a-glance dashboards let you quickly and accurately determine how laboratory resources are being used, without significant manual effort. With these dashboards, you can make evidence-based decisions on which improvements are needed to increase laboratory efficiency.&nbsp;</p><p>With Empower Laboratory Analytics, you can maximize system utilization and better manage resources. You can quickly identify training needs, error messages affecting workflows, and non-robust processing methods. With Empower Software, your lab can better plan for capital expenditures and identify opportunities to shorten run times with UPLC/UHPLC technology.</p></div></div><div><div id="text-497ef11ba3" data-locator="text"><h3 data-locator="modal-title"><strong>Monitor your chromatography system anytime, anywhere</strong></h3><h5><strong>Empower Mobile gives you wireless access to Empower Software from a tablet or smartphone, making it easier to know what’s happening in your laboratory no matter where you are to:</strong></h5><ul><li>Improve laboratory efficiency</li><li>Easily find and share results remotely</li><li>Expedite workflow for signoff on reports</li><li>Lower operating costs for system administration tasks</li><li>Reduce sample and mobile phase waste</li></ul><p>Whether you are an analyst, manager, or system administrator, this easy-to-use application, specially designed to run on mobile devices, gives you the flexibility to work on other priorities, knowing that you can use your mobile device at any time to monitor system status, perform routine system administration tasks, and review and sign off reports.</p><p>Empower Mobile is versatile and has been optimized to work with Apple iPad and iPhone and Android tablet and smartphone devices. Empower Mobile can be installed on your Empower Software network in either workgroup or enterprise configurations, all at no additional cost to you.&nbsp;</p><div><div id="text-8f9e5e7bd5" data-locator="text"><blockquote><h3><strong>Empower 3.9.0 is here</strong></h3><h5><strong>Keep your lab current with the latest Empower Software release built to enhance efficiency, productivity, and compliance readiness so you can drive better scientific and business outcomes across your organization.</strong></h5><h4><strong>With Empower 3.9.0 you can:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Reduce risk: </strong>Full Windows® 11 support to keep your data safe with the latest Microsoft® updates.</li><li><strong>Increase efficiency: </strong>Updates in the Review window simplify work for users when workflows require technical controls to reduce the potential for human bias.</li><li><strong>Reduce cost and effort: </strong>New Empower RapidDeploy Software option for LAC/E devices reduces the effort spent planning, preparing, and coordinating LAC/E device upgrades and significantly reduces resource constraints often encountered during upgrades — reducing upgrade costs and minimizing downtime during upgrades so you can&nbsp;keep your operations current.</li></ul><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.waters.com/nextgen/us/en/services/software-services/software-upgrades/empower-software-upgrade-request.html"><strong>Upgrade to the latest version!</strong></a></h4></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Waters MassLynx Mass Spectrometry Software

With development largely driven by input from our extensive user base, MassLynx provides the fundamental platform to acquire, analyze, manage, and share mass spectrometry information.

<h3><strong>Our well-established MassLynx software package delivers market-leading versatility and flexibility for all application areas.</strong>&nbsp;</h3><div><div id="text-f93532e53f" data-locator="text"><p><strong>MassLynx was first pioneered to simplify interaction with mass spectrometry (MS) and has continually improved to meet changing customer needs. The result: a market-leading software solution that allows users to best leverage their MS system and harness real-time intelligence, ensure MS system performance, and more quickly convert sample data into valuable knowledge. With development largely driven by input from our extensive user base, MassLynx provides the fundamental platform to acquire, analyze, manage, and share mass spectrometry information.</strong></p><p>MassLynx Software features a <strong>21 CFR Part 11-compatible security</strong> including <strong>file encryption, audit log</strong>, and <strong>secure archival/retrieval technology</strong> with flexible security policies to meet your lab requirements. Waters also offers excellent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.waters.com/waters/nav.htm?cid=1000349" data-di-id="di-id-5aca7e0f-b105e917"><strong>service and suppor</strong>t</a> to get the system up and running – for on-time results without the stress.</p><h2><strong>MassLynx Quantitation Applications</strong></h2><div><div id="title-eb2a5ffa29" data-locator="title-with-text"><h4><strong>Streamline quantitative data acquisition and processing</strong></h4></div></div><div><div id="text-baefaeaec6" data-locator="text"><p>The rate determining step in many analyses is not data acquisition, but the speed your data can be converted into useful information.</p><p>To assist you with both application-specific data acquisition and the transformation of data into usable results, MassLynx for quantitation offers a range of <strong>application managers</strong> with specialized data processing functionalities, which eliminates the need for complex time-consuming manual data review, increasing your productivity.</p><p>The functionality of <strong>MassLynx application managers</strong> has been guided by our customers and optimized for your data analysis and processing requirements.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Mass_Lynx_Quantitation_Applications_b5a284165b.jpg" alt="Waters: MassLynx Quantitation Applications." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Mass_Lynx_Quantitation_Applications_b5a284165b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1428" height="625"></p><h3><strong>Overview</strong></h3><div data-locator="section-container-body"><div><div><div data-locator="layoutcontainer-"><div><div id="text-4b29255c4a" data-locator="text"><ul><li>A tried and well-established software package, MassLynx delivers the versatility and flexibility you require for all of your quantitation applications</li><li>MassLynx security system provides compliance ready tools to meet GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations and TargetLynx XS delivers the information necessary for regulatory compliance</li><li>Inlet method editor and MS method editor allow the user to intuitively build LC-MS/MS methods for quantitative data acquisition</li><li>Auto-dwell for MRM dwell times makes it easy to optimize MRM methods to maximize points per peak and get the best quantitative performance</li><li>IntelliStart guarantees maximum system performance and usability for reproducible results</li></ul></div></div><div><div id="text-adc477d45b" data-locator="text"><h3><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h3><p>MassLynx quantitation applications streamline quantitative data acquisition and processing.</p><div><div id="title-be02784995" data-locator="title-with-text"><h2><strong>MassLynx Mass Detection Applications</strong></h2></div></div><div><div id="title-d5b484d548" data-locator="title-with-text"><h4><strong>Intuitively interact with your mass detection system with MassLynx</strong></h4></div></div><div><div id="text-0fc50dc8ea" data-locator="text"><p>The challenges of mass spectrometry (MS) analyses are often compounded by the use of several types of analytical instruments and high personnel turnover. To maintain and even increase laboratory productivity and efficiency, MassLynx Software simplifies interaction with your mass detection system. MassLynx enables users with a wide range of expertise to easily acquire high-quality mass spectral data with minimal training.</p><p>MassLynx application managers enable you to focus the power of MS on your laboratory's tasks.</p><h3><strong>Overview</strong></h3><div data-locator="section-container-body"><div><div><div data-locator="layoutcontainer-"><div><div id="text-fb3c291dd5" data-locator="text"><ul><li>MassLynx delivers the versatility and flexibility you require for all of your mass detection applications</li><li>Easy-to-use application managers enable you to simply transform mass spectral data into usable results</li><li>Intuitive setup and interaction with the mass detector guarantees optimal performance and reproducible results</li><li>Routinely using the same intuitive software provides familiarity and simplicity for more efficient workflows</li><li>Inlet method editor and MS method editor allow the user to intuitively build LC-MS methods for qualitative and quantitative data acquisition</li></ul></div></div><div><div id="text-4b89cfd965" data-locator="text"><h3><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h3><p>Masslynx Application Managers enable laboratories to confidently produce high quality results without complexity.</p><p><img style="aspect-ratio:1086/319;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Mass_Lynx_Mass_Detection_Applications_f261c2afd6.jpg" alt="Waters: MassLynx Mass Detection Applications." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Mass_Lynx_Mass_Detection_Applications_f261c2afd6.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1086" height="319"></p><div><div id="title-67851c4cd4" data-locator="title-with-text"><h2><strong>MassLynx High-Resolution Applications&nbsp;</strong></h2></div></div><div><div id="title-1688118c0d" data-locator="title-with-text"><h4><strong>Fully characterize your samples with Waters high-resolution mass spectrometry</strong></h4></div></div><div><div id="text-fc7cb897e2" data-locator="text"><p>As the power of high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) allows today’s labs to obtain high quality data, the challenge is then to confidently identify and characterize components of interest.</p><p>Waters MassLynx Applications enable your lab to efficiently process and interpret HRMS data sets – whether your samples are biological, chemical, environmental, or pharmaceutical, we have a solution that meet your needs, whether it's based on gas chromatography (GC-MS) or liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS).</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Mass_Lynx_High_Resolution_Applications_9811f2e6b9.jpg" alt="Waters: MassLynx High-Resolution Applications." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Mass_Lynx_High_Resolution_Applications_9811f2e6b9.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1422" height="594"></p><h3><strong>Overview</strong></h3><div data-locator="section-container-body"><div><div><div data-locator="layoutcontainer-"><div><div id="text-b16ee61766" data-locator="text"><ul><li>Rapidly identify metabolites with MetaboLynx XS</li><li>Achieve confident structural elucidation with MassFragment</li><li>Automate the processing of LC-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, or GC-MS/MS data with ChromaLynx</li><li>Meet quantitative and qualitative proteomics research requirements with ProteinLynx Global Server (PLGS)</li></ul></div></div><div><div id="text-1dee9a4274" data-locator="text"><h3><strong>Recommended Use&nbsp;</strong></h3><p>For identifying and characterizing data acquired using high-resolution mass spectrometry.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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