Guanidine is highly basic (pKa 12.5), and a polar compound is formed by the oxidation of guanine. In the human body, guanine is a byproduct of protein metabolism and can be found in urine. Guanine can be retained by the cation-exchange mechanism on Primesep 100 column. Guanine is slightly UV active and can be observed at 200 nm. A better detection technique is ELSD, which allows you to see low concentrations of guanine. The temperature of the ELSD must be maintained relatively low to insure proper sensitivity of the method. This method can be used for analysis of other guanidine-based compounds. If substituted guanidine has hydrophobic properties, it will retain based on ion-exchange and reverse phase mechanisms.
Application Column
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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