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Analysis of alpha tocopherol in blood plasma and platelets by gas liquid chromatography

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A method is described for the analysis of α-tocopherol by gas liquid chromatography (GLC) with 0.3% Apiezon L as liquid phase. Impurities that interfere with GLC are removed by saponification. Cholesterol and other nonsaponifiables are separated from α-tocopherol by GLC.

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  1. Lipid Nutrition Laboratory, Nutrition Institute, Science and Education Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 20705, Beltsville, Maryland

    Joanna Lehmann

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Lehmann, J. Analysis of alpha tocopherol in blood plasma and platelets by gas liquid chromatography. Lipids 13, 616–618 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02535825

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