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Cloud Computing and the Digital Lab: What’s Possible and What’s at Stake?

TetraScience Aug 02nd, 2022

ACD/Labs is partnering with TetraScience, the Scientific Data Cloud company, to help pharmaceutical companies increase scientific data effectiveness. We invited Simon Meffan-Main, Ph.D., and Alan Millar, Ph.D., Vice Presidents, Tetra Partner Network, TetraScience, to share some insights on cloud computing in the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits of Automating Workflows in Analytical Data Management & Tips on Getting Started

Richard Lee Jun 23rd, 2022

For scientists that use analytical data in daily decision-making, automation of analytical workflows can help relieve the burden of data management and support faster decision-making. Automation can also significantly reduce data collection and preparation time. Should you be looking to automate analytical data workflows? Read more here.

Dermacozine O Structure Elucidation

ACDLabs Jun 22nd, 2022

A series of new phenazines were isolated and their structures elucidated; one of these compounds was Dermacozine O, with a molecular formula of C₂₃H₁₅O₄N₃.

Comatulin A Structure Elucidation

ACDLabs Jun 06th, 2022

The analysis of C. rotalaria extracts by UHPLC-MS in conjunction with database searching led to the isolation and structure elucidation of a series of new taurine-conjugated anthraquinones, including Comatulin A, molecular formula C₂₀H₁₉NO₁₀S.

Common Adduct and Fragment Ions in Mass Spectrometry

Sarah Srokosz May 27th, 2022

Interpreting the pattern of lines on a mass spectrum may feel overwhelming at first glance. However, with a little background knowledge of the theory behind mass spectrometry techniques, you can begin to recognize what to look for in your mass spectrum and obtain the information you need. Read more about how ACD/Labs analytical data processing tools can help.

How to Save Time and Increase the Accuracy of Your Chemical Reporting Process

Allyson Yee Apr 29th, 2022

Reporting is an essential part of a chemist’s job, and can often be stressful. Luckily, tools are available to simplify and automate your documentation process. This article introduces reporting tools available in ACD/Labs software, and how they can help make your life a little easier.

What are Forced Degradation Studies? An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Stress Testing

Jesse Harris Apr 18th, 2022

While pharmaceutical stress testing is challenging, it is necessary for protecting patient health and meeting regulatory requirements. Thorough stress testing paired with strategic data management is the best way to maintain quality pharmaceuticals. In this blog, Jesse Harris discusses the use of Luminata to simplify pharmaceutical stress testing.

Making the Most of Traditional and Creative LC Optimization Approaches

Sanji Bhal Mar 10th, 2022

Imad Haidar Ahmad (Merck) joined us for a webinar on how he and his team are incorporating ACD/Labs LC optimization software, Method Selection Suite, into their workflow to develop methods more efficiently.

Lobocrassin A Structure Elucidation

ACDLabs Mar 01st, 2022

A rich source of cembrane-type metabolites has been found to be Lobophytum crassum, a soft coral from the family of Alcyoniidae. Among five new cembrane derivatives that were isolated is Lobocrassin A, molecular formula C₂₀H₂₉ClO₄.

Computer-Assisted Structure Elucidation (CASE): Past, Present, and Future

Sarah Srokosz Feb 24th, 2022

Computer-assisted structure elucidation (CASE) is the method of using software to determine chemical structures based on spectroscopic data. Read about the evolution of CASE and Prof. Mikhail Elyashberg's lifelong commitment to furthering it's development through ACD/Structure Elucidator.

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