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For optimal results in HPLC analysis, it is recommended to measure absorbance at a wavelength that matches the absorption maximum of the compound(s) being analyzed. The UV spectrum shown can assist in selecting an appropriate wavelength for your analysis. Please note that certain mobile phases and buffers may block wavelengths below 230 nm, rendering absorbance measurement at these wavelengths ineffective. If detection below 230 nm is required, it is recommended to use acetonitrile and water as low UV-transparent mobile phases, with phosphoric acid and its salts, sulfuric acid, and TFA as buffers.
For some compounds, the UV-Vis Spectrum is affected by the pH of the mobile phase. The spectra presented here are measured with an acidic mobile phase that has a pH of 3 or lower.

Phenylephrine is a hydrophilic basic compound. Phenylephrine is used primarily as a decongestant in cough composition. Tannic acid is poly-phenolic compound. Tannic acid is also used to produce tannate salts of certain antihistamins and anti-tussives to impart increased stability or slow release properties to the API (active pharmaceutical ingredient). Phenylephrine in the presence of tannic acid is analyzed by mixed-mode HPLC on a Primesep 100 column. Retention time for phenylephrine is controlled by the amount of acetonitrile and buffer concentration. Tannic acid elutes closer to void and not interferes with analysis of phenylephrine. Method can be used with UV detection.