Do you prefer to buy the pure substance or the salt as standard for metabolomics?

25 October 2022 1 8K Report

Hi, I am wondering whether I should purchase the pure substance or the salt (sodium or chloride) as standard for my LC-MS analysis in metabolomics. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks!

Zhixue Cheng

the salt (sodium or chloride) as standard for your LC-MS analysis in metabolomics.

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