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HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) is a separation technique used to analyze and separate compounds in a mixture based on their polarity and size. Here are two applications of HPLC:
1. Analytical HPLC: Used to identify and quantify compounds in a sample. It can be used in various fields, including pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, and food safety.
2. Preparative HPLC: Used to isolate and purify compounds from a mixture. It is commonly employed in the pharmaceutical industry to purify drugs and in natural product chemistry to isolate compounds of interest.