An all-in-one HPTLC instrument … and beyond
An all-in-one instrument to qualitatively and quantitatively screen your sample for its compounds or effects. It combines five key processes from high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) and effect-directed analysis into one system, allowing for customization and configuration to meet your specific needs.
Without compromises
Requiring only around 0.5 m2, its compact size facilitates integration into existing laboratories.
The system and its software are built to minimize faulty machine operation. The intuitive and comprehensible user interface guides you through the steps and your process.
The 12 MP camera and the highly automated process and evaluation of your sample allow for quantitative, repeatable assessment.
Highly automated processes within one instrument minimize the user's time required during the analysis.
Requiring only minimal sample preparation and solution, HPTLC is a highly attractive and sustainable separation method. In addition, chromnil only requires a fraction of the material compared to state-of-the-art instruments.
Around five times cheaper than current state-of-the-art competitors.
What you get
Hardware - Ready to use
We provide the assembled system, configured to your needs
Software - Automated updates
The software will get updated regularly to ensure optimal performance
Service
We offer fast and reliable system service if the system malfunctions or gets damaged
Support
Training and continuous support help you operate the system as efficiently as possible
Countless applications
Based on 10 years of academic development
Chromnil's developments are based on the 2LabsToGo-Eco system, an innovative open-source instrument that proves low-cost, high-quality analysis is possible.
As the instrument results from an academic project, you have to produce it yourself, i.e., order parts, manufacture, assemble, calibrate, repair, and update the system. This is a major burden for most laboratories or individuals who don't have the human resources, equipment, or engineering skills.
Competitive results
Comparison of repeatability (10.0 µL each) and analytical response (1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.5, 7.5, 10.0, 12.5, 15.0, 17.5, 20.0, and 25.0 µL) for EC via the 2LabsToGo system versus conventional status quo HPTLC instruments, applied as 4 mm × 5 mm area on the HPTLC plate silica gel 60 NH2, developed with ethanol – toluene 4:1 (V/V) up to a migration distance of 40 mm, detected at 255 nm (2LabsToGo system) or 254 nm (status quo TLC Visualizer 2) after fluorescence enhancement with n-hexane – paraffin oil 2:1 (V/V) and evaluated using open-source quanTLC software; the strong fluorescence on the start area is caused by the gallic acid used as antioxidant in the extraction buffer; the blue background can be adjusted to black in the latest updated software (not used here).
Figure from Kevin Jakob, Wolfgang Schwack, Gertrud E. Morlock, All-in-one 2LabsToGo system for analysis of ergot alkaloids in whole rye, Food Chemistry (Volume 453, 2024), under CC BY 4.0 license. link
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