It is reported that the firm discontinued operations in late 2018. Alcor BioSeparations is a company developing innovative tools for bioanalytical chemistry of 21st century. In the proteomic era, the firm's efforts are focused on capillary electrophoresis (CE), particularly in a miniaturized format. In short term, Alcor develops and markets improved coatings and electrolytes for high-resolution CE separations on existing CE instrumentation. In long term, the company develops advanced integrated systems for ultratrace bioanalysis including detection of protein disease markers and biodefense agents. AN offering of the firm is Guarant⢠i an EOF-free fused silica capillary with a hydrophilic hydrolytically-stable permanent coating suitable for many high-resolution capillary electrophoresis (CE) applications. Characteristic features include: extremely low electroosmotic mobility (µEEO ~ 0.3 à 10-9 m2V-1s-1); hydrolytical stability in pH range 2 - 10.5; low analyte adsorption on the wall; availability in various I
