NMR Spectroscopy and NMR Imaging Services available from INFAI
INFAI offers a full range of NMR Spectroscopy and NMR Imaging services together with R&D projects, training and consultancy services.
Applications
The services offered in the fields of NMR spectroscopy and NMR microscopy range from R&D to industrial applications.
NMR-Spectroscopy
Identification of unknown substances
Determination of chemical structure of new synthetic compounds and/or natural products
Determination of substitution level of a derivatized material
Chemical kinetics
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of compounds present in a mixture
Analysis of body fluids for diagnosis of metabolic diseases
Clinical studies for evaluating new drugs
Environmental analysis
Determination of the origin of high-quality foodstuffs such as wine and honey
Morphologic investigations of human tumours such as melanoma
Quality control for industrial products
Optimisation of production processes in order to save costs and material
Research and development of new products and processes
Consulting services for development, implementation and evaluation of analytical procedures
High-Throughput NMR-Spectroscopy
Database screening
Structural measurements in combinatorical chemistry
Screening of body fluids
Metabolite screening for the optimisation of drug dosages
NMR-Imaging
Morphological analyses and identification of biologic tissue, e.g. skin tumours, for early recognition of malign melanomas
Non-invasive display of the internal structure of small animals not exceeding the size of an average mouse.
3D images of body organs
Imaging of the dissolution process of solid drugs for oral administration
Morphological analysis of plants
Determination of the molecular structure and microstructure of polymers
Determination of the impact of humidity and temperature on characteristic mechanical values and the chemical structure of polymers
NMR Spectroscopy and NMR Imaging are ideal methods for analysing a wide range of biological, chemical and medical samples. For these analyses INFAI laboratories are equipped with the following state-of-the-art technologies:
Samples and material
Organic and some inorganic materials [Spectroscopy]
Pharmaceuticals [Spectroscopy]
Biological and medical samples [Spectroscopy]
Body fluids such as plasma, urine, liquor [Spectroscopy]
Natural products including peptides, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, terpenes [Spectroscopy]
Mineral oil and mineral oil products [Spectroscopy]
Paint and varnish, excipients [Spectroscopy]
Toxic waste materials and pollutants [Spectroscopy]
Bruker ARX500 NMR-Spectrometer magnetic field strength 11,7 T
Bruker AM400 WB NMR-Spectrometer magnetic field strength 9,4 T
IMAGE-Equipment for creation of NMR images
Probeheads of 1H, 2H, 13C and X nuclei
Diverse probeheads for recording of NMR images
z-gradient unit
Workstations for evaluation of spectra and images, as well as for realisation of mathematic processes and interpretation of measuring results
Data backup on CD-ROM or Tape
More detailed information on specific applications of NMR spectroscopy and NMR imaging are presented on our web pages 'Spectroscopy' and 'Microscopy'. For additional information contact us at :
