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TLC of Spearmint oil fractions

Spearmint oil fractions were separated via column chromatography before being run through TLC.

Column chromatography and TLC run with a developing solution of 90% hexane/10% ethyl acetate.

TLC plates stained with p-anisaldehyde.

Red spots are carvone, the target component of spearmint.

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Uploaded on September 24, 2015
Taken on September 23, 2015