HPLC Method for the Determination of Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, and Ascorbic Acid on Primesep S2 Column

Separation type: Liquid Chromatography Mixed-mode


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High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, and Ascorbic Acid

Acetaminophen (or paracetamol) is one of the most popular over-the-counter painkillers all over the world (in the US it is best known under the brand name Tylenol). Ascorbic acid (also known as Vitamin C) helps your body build up muscle, cartilage, and other important building blocks in your body. Phenylephrine is a common over-the-counter decongestant, but can also be used for pupil dilation and hemorrhoid treatment. While all of these compounds are available at your local pharmacy, Vitamin C intake can reduce the body’s ability to break down acetaminophen.

All three of these compounds can be measured at low UV. Using a Primsep S normal phase column and a mobile phase consisting of water and acetonitrile (MeCN) with an Ammonium acetate (AmAc) buffer, these three compounds can be separated and UV detected at 270 nm. Varying the buffer concentration changes the order in which phenylephrine and ascorbic acid are retained. This method is compatible with Mass Spectrometry.

 

Condition
Column Primesep S2, 4.6×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase Gradient MeCN – 97 to 70%
Buffer Gradient Ammonium Formate pH 3.0 – 10 to 50 mM
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV 270 nm  MS- compatible mobile phase

Description
Class of Compounds Drug, Acid
Analyzing Compounds Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, and Ascorbic Acid

 

Application Column

Primesep S2

The Primesep family of mixed-mode columns offers a wide variety of stationary phases, boasting unprecedented selectivity in the separation of a broad array of chemical compounds across multiple applications. Corresponding Primesep guard columns, available with all stationary phases, do not require holders. SIELC provides a method development service available to all customers. Inquire about our specially-tailored custom LC-phases for specific separations.

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Application Analytes:
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Ascorbic Acid
Phenylephrine
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.