HPLC ELSD Method for Analysis Trifluoroacetic acid on Primesep B4 Column

HPLC Method for Analysis of TFA (Trifluoroacetic Acid) on Primesep B4 by SIELC Technologies

HPLC ELSD Method for Analysis Trifluoroacetic acid on Primesep B4 Column
HPLC Method for Analysis of TFA (Trifluoroacetic Acid) on Primesep B4 Column by SIELC Technologies


 High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of TFA (Trifluoroacetic Acid)

Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a strong organic acid with the chemical formula CF₃COOH.

Properties:

  • TFA is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
  • It is a highly corrosive and volatile acid.
  • It is miscible with common organic solvents.

Uses:

  • Trifluoroacetic acid is commonly used in organic chemistry as a reagent, particularly in peptide synthesis and purification.
  • It is used as a strong acid in various chemical reactions.
  • TFA is also employed in the analysis of compounds by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Precautions:

  • Due to its corrosive nature, trifluoroacetic acid should be handled with care, and appropriate safety measures should be taken, including the use of protective equipment.

Trifluoroacetic acid can be retained and analyzed using an Primesep B4 mixed-mode stationary phase column. The analysis employs an isocratic method with a simple mobile phase consisting of water, acetonitrile (MeCN), and ammonium formate as a buffer. Detection is achieved using ELSD

ColumnPrimesep B4, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended
Mobile PhaseMeCN/H2O – 70/30%
BufferAmmonium formate pH 3.0 – 60 mM
Flow Rate1.0 ml/min
DetectionELSD, the nebulizer and evaporator temperatures 50°C,
 with a gas flow rate of 1.6 Standard Liters per Minute (SLM)
Samples1 mg/ml
Injection volume3 µl
LOD*1 ppm
* LOD was determined for this combination of instrument, method, and analyte, and it can vary from one laboratory to another even when the same general type of analysis is being performed.

Class of Compounds
Quaternity amines
Analyzing CompoundsTFA (Trifluoroacetic Acid)

Application Column

Primesep B4

Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended

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Application Analytes:
TFA (Trifluoroacetic Acid)
Application Detection:
ELSD Detection
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