HPLC Method for Analysis of Climbazole on Primesep B Column

HPLC Method for Analysis of Climbazole on Primesep B by SIELC Technologies


 High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of  Climbazole

Climbazole is an antifungal agent commonly used in hair care products, primarily in shampoos, to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It works by inhibiting the growth of the fungi that contribute to these conditions. Here are some key points about climbazole:

  1. Mechanism of Action:
    • Climbazole is believed to inhibit the growth of fungi by interfering with ergosterol biosynthesis, which is a crucial component of fungal cell membranes. Without ergosterol, the fungal cell membrane becomes compromised, leading to the death of the fungus.
  2. Applications:
    • Hair Care: The primary use of climbazole is in anti-dandruff shampoos and hair lotions. Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis can be, in part, attributed to the overgrowth of the yeast Malassezia on the scalp. Climbazole helps control the proliferation of this yeast, thereby alleviating the symptoms associated with its overgrowth.
    • Skincare: Occasionally, climbazole can also be found in skincare products designed for fungal-related skin conditions.

Climbazole can be retained, and analyzed on a Primesep B mixed-mode stationary phase column using an isocratic analytical method with a simple mobile phase of water, Acetonitrile (MeCN), and a ammonium format a buffer. This analysis method can be detected in the UV 270 nm.

ColumnPrimesep B, 2.1 x 100 mm, 5 µm, 100 A
Mobile PhaseMeCN – 50%
BufferAmmonium Formate pH 4.0-20 mM
Flow Rate0.2 ml/min
DetectionUV, 275 nm
Peak Retention Time3.75 min
Class of Compounds
Allylamines
Analyzing CompoundsClimbazole

Application Column

Primesep B

Column Diameter: 2.1 mm
Column Length: 100 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A

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Application Analytes:
Climbazole
Application Detection:
UV Detection
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