Dual Cold Probe minimizes 13C NMR experiment analysis time.

Varian, Inc. Mar 19, 2008

Press Release Summary:

Designed for use with Varian NMR System in 13C detected NMR experiments, XSens(TM) Probe accommodates researchers in pharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical, and academic laboratories involved in characterization of quantity-limited samples of natural products, reaction intermediates, metabolites, and trace contaminants. Its 1H sensitivity minimizes acquisition time for 1H detected experiments, while 13C sensitivity promotes throughput and facilitates utilization of spectral information.

Original Press Release:

New Dual Cold Probe from Varian, Inc. Increases Sensitivity and Reduces Analysis Times for 13C NMR Experiments

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 10 -- Varian, Inc. (NASDAQ:VARI) announced today its new XSens(TM) Dual Cold Probe. Designed for use with the Varian NMR System, the new probe is Varian's most sensitive probe for 13C detected NMR experiments.

The XSens Probe offers productivity and data quality enhancements for researchers in pharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical and academic laboratories involved in the characterization of quantity-limited samples of natural products, reaction intermediates, metabolites and trace contaminants.

The new probe dramatically increases 13C sensitivity and reduces acquisition time 100-fold compared to a room temperature (RT) Dual Broadband (DB) probe. It also offers a significantly improved 1H sensitivity, reducing acquisition time for 1H detected experiments 75-fold compared to a RT DB probe. In addition to increasing throughput, the enhanced sensitivity for 13C makes it easier for researchers to take advantage of the simpler spectral information available from 13C experiments.

"The XSens Probe is a significant advance in Cold Probe technology," said Martin O'Donoghue, Senior Vice President, Scientific Instruments, Varian, Inc. "By greatly reducing acquisition times, this probe makes previously time- consuming 13C detected NMR analyses a more practical tool for busy laboratories."

For more technical information about Varian's NMR instrumentation, please visit http://www.varianinc.com/products/

Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. The company provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum products, laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support through its global distribution and support systems. Varian, Inc. employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide and operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2007 sales of $921 million, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol, "VARI." Further information is available on the company's Web site: http://www.varianinc.com/.

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