How Can I Install the Free Extractables & Leachables Library in SCIEX OS Software?


Date: 03/02/2026
Categories: SCIEX OS software

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Answer

To import the Extractables & Leachables library into SCIEX OS software, follow these steps:
1) Download the library as described here
2) Extract the downloaded zip file.
3) Open SCIEX OS software and select the Library tile (shows only in SCIEX OS Full or SCIEX OS-Q versions). 
4) The library importer will open up as shown below:

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5) Browse to the Downloads folder where the E&L library was extracted and select the Accurate Mass E&L Open Access Library.lbp file.

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6) Open this file and then select All under the Select the compounds you want to import header to import 675 E&L library compounds.

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7) When all 675 compounds are imported, view all compounds and select Finish.

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8) Lastly, a license is needed to use the library. To obtain a free license, navigate to the Spectral Libraries product page at https://www.sciex.com/products/spectral-library/mass-library-for-e-l-species. Select the Extractable & Leachables library and download it. A new window will deliver the free license key as shown below highlighted in red. Eand L lib license key pop up.PNG
This license key must be activated with the PC's MAC address. The E&L library license file needs to be installed in the following location: C:\Program Files\SCIEX\LibraryView\LibraryView Framework\Server.