Daicel Corporation (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Yasuyuki Sakaki) will begin sales of "Vaast®", an amino acid simultaneous chiral analysis column, on July 1, 2026. This column enables simultaneous analysis of 21 types of natural amino acids, including their enantiomers (D-form/L-form)※, in under 5 minutes using a single column and a single method. Amino acids have "enantiomers," which are mirror-image isomers of each other. The D-form and L-form can have different properties and biological functions, leading to increasing demand for high-precision and rapid analysis in fields such as drug discovery research and development, advanced quality control, health diagnostics, and food and nutritional science. However, conventional methods for analyzing amino acid enantiomers often require multiple columns, analytical methods, and lengthy pretreatment, posing challenges in terms of reproducibility and throughput (amount of work that can be processed in a given time) due to the complexity of the procedures. Utilizing our proprietary technology, the new product "Vaast®" can simultaneously analyze a total of 21 types of natural amino acids, including the 20 proteinogenic amino acids and homoserine, in under 5 minutes, a process that previously took approximately 50 minutes. Furthermore, when combined with derivatization using AQC (6-aminoquinolyl-N-hydroxysuccinimidyl carbamate), precise and highly sensitive quantitative analysis is possible. With our chiral separation and analysis technology cultivated over many years, we will continue to contribute to the improvement of people's health and quality of life. ■ Vaast® Product Overview Product Name Vaast® Column Product Category Amino Acid Simultaneous Chiral Analysis Column Column Size Inner Diameter 2.1 mm × Length 100 mm Particle Size 1.7 μm (UHPLC recommended) Operating Temperature Range 10 to 50 °C Recommended Maximum Pressure To ensure the longevity of the column, we recommend use at pressures not excee