A special application of TLC is in the characterization of radiolabeled compounds, where it is used to determine radiochemical purity.
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Specific examples of these applications include : analyzing ceramides and fatty acids, detection of pesticides or insecticides in food and water, analyzing the dye composition of fibers in forensics, assaying the radiochemical purity of radiopharmaceuticals, or identification of medicinal plants and their constituents