High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Alachlor on Primesep 100 by SIELC Technologies
Separation type: Liquid Chromatography Mixed-mode SIELC Technologies
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Alachlor
Alachlor is a chloroacetanilide herbicide used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds primarily in corn and soybean crops. It is known for its pre-emergent activity, meaning it is applied to the soil to prevent weed germination and growth.
Uses:
- Agriculture: Primarily used in the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and other crops to manage weeds.
- Weed Control: Effective against a wide range of weeds, including annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Degradation:
- Biodegradation: Alachlor can be broken down by microbial activity in the soil.
- Photodegradation: Exposure to sunlight can also degrade alachlor, reducing its persistence in the environment.
Alachlor be retained and analyzed using a Primesep 100 mixed-mode stationary phase column. The analysis employs an isocratic method with a simple mobile phase comprising water, acetonitrile (MeCN), and sulfuric acid as a buffer. This method allows for detection using UV 200 nm
Column | Primesep 100, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A |
Mobile Phase | MeCN – 55% |
Buffer | H2SO4 -0.1% |
Flow Rate | 1.0 ml/min |
Detection | UV 200 nm |
Samples | 1.0 mg/ml in MeCN – 100% |
Injection volume | 1 µl |
LOD* | 8 ppb (200 nm) |
Class of Compounds | chloroacetanilide herbicides |
Analyzing Compounds | Alachlor |
Application Column
Primesep 100
Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A