Thermo Scientific™ APS Silica gel, TLC high purity grade, without binder, with fluorescent indicator, 12 μm

High-Purity Silica Gel for Thin Layer Chromatography | With Fluorescent Indicator, No Binder

Type: Silica Gel | Grade: TLC | Particle Size: 12 µm | Pore Size: 60 Å

Thermo Scientific™ APS Silica Gel is a high-purity thin layer chromatography (TLC) grade adsorbent with a particle size of 12 µm and specific surface area of 500–600 m²/g. Designed for reproducible and high-resolution separations, this silica gel is free from binders and contains a fluorescent indicator for UV detection. With a neutral pH and consistent particle morphology, it ensures sharp spot definition and optimal migration behavior across a range of organic and inorganic separations.

Key Features

• High-purity silica gel optimized for TLC applications
• 12 μm particle size for superior resolution and separation efficiency
• Includes fluorescent indicator for UV 254 nm detection
• No binder formulation for maximum adsorption performance
• Neutral pH (6.5–7.5) and narrow particle distribution
• Large surface area (500–600 m²/g) for enhanced analyte interaction

Specifications

Applications

• Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) – For analytical and preparative TLC methods
• Pharmaceuticals – Drug purity, identity, and impurity profiling
• Natural Product Analysis – Plant extracts, essential oils, and secondary metabolites
• Organic Chemistry – Reaction monitoring and mixture separation
• Educational Labs – Teaching of chromatographic principles and qualitative analysis

Ordering Information

Thermo Scientific™ APS Silica Gel TLC grade delivers reliable chromatographic performance across a wide range of sample types. With high surface area, narrow particle size distribution, and fluorescent detection capability, it is the preferred choice for laboratories seeking reproducible TLC results without binder interference.