HPLC Method for Carvacrol on Primesep B by SIELC Technologies
Carvacrol, also known as 5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol, is the main component of the essential oils of the Lamiaceae family of plants. Thymol and carvacrol can also be applied as an alternative antimicrobial agent against antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria. It has an odor similar to oregano. You can find detailed UV spectra of Carvacrol and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.
Carvacrol can be retained in HPLC using Primesep B column with a simple isocratic method using a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile (MeCN), water and phosphoric acid buffer. The analysis method can be UV detected at 200 nm.
| Column | [Model] |
| Mobile Phase | MeCN/H2O – 45/55% |
| Buffer | H3PO4 – 0.1% |
| Flow Rate | 0.5 ml/min |
| Detection | 200 nm |
| Class of Compounds | Phenol, Hydrophobic |
| Analyzing Compounds | Carvacrol |
Application Column
Primesep B
Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended



