17a-Ethynylestradiol or Ethynyl Estradiol (EE2) is a partially synthetic steroidal estrogen and one of the most commonly used drugs for use in oral contraceptives. EE2 is an estrogen since it activates the estrogen receptor. While dosing of EE2 has been lowered in oral contraceptives, worries about water contamination made an analysis of EE2 necessary. Obelisc R and Primesep 100 were used to demonstrate their unique modes of separation. Method is LC/MS compatible and able to be replicated for many different pesticides.
| Column | Obelisc R, 2.1×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A |
| Mobile Phase | Gradient MeCN – 25-70%, 15 min |
| Buffer | Gradient AmAc pH 3.0- 30-60 mM, 15 min |
| Flow Rate | 0.4 ml/min |
| Detection | UV, 270 nm |
| Column | Obelisc R, 2.1×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A |
| Mobile Phase | Gradient MeCN – 10-70%, 15 min |
| Buffer | Gradient AmAc pH 3.0- 20-60 mM, 15 min |
| Flow Rate | 0.4 ml/min |
| Detection | UV, 270 nm |
| Column | Primesep 100, 2.1×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A |
| Mobile Phase | Gradient MeCN – 10-70%, 15 min |
| Buffer | Gradient AmAc pH 3.0- 20-60 mM, 15 min |
| Flow Rate | 0.4 ml/min |
| Detection | UV, 270 nm |
| Class of Compounds |
Hormone, Hydrophobic, Ionizable |
| Analyzing Compounds | 17a-Ethynylestradiol |
Application Column
Obelisc R
SIELC has developed the Obelisc™ columns, which are mixed-mode and utilize Liquid Separation Cell technology (LiSC™). These cost-effective columns are the first of their kind to be commercially available and can replace multiple HPLC columns, including reversed-phase (RP), AQ-type reversed-phase, polar-embedded group RP columns, normal-phase, cation-exchange, anion-exchange, ion-exclusion, and HILIC (Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography) columns. By controlling just three orthogonal method parameters - buffer concentration, buffer pH, and organic modifier concentration - users can adjust the column properties with pinpoint precision to separate complex mixtures.
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Primesep 100
The Primesep family of mixed-mode columns offers a wide variety of stationary phases, boasting unprecedented selectivity in the separation of a broad array of chemical compounds across multiple applications. Corresponding Primesep guard columns, available with all stationary phases, do not require holders. SIELC provides a method development service available to all customers. Inquire about our specially-tailored custom LC-phases for specific separations.
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