HPLC Separation of β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric Acid, 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid and Leucine on Primesep 100 Column

Both β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyric acid (HMB) and 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA) are metabolites of the
essential dietary branched chain amino acid leucine.

 

Condition
Column Primesep 100, 4.6×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase MeCN – 5%, 3 min hold, Gradient MeCN 5-30% 12 min
Buffer H2SO4 – 0.05 % 3 min hold, GradientH2SO4 0.05-3% 12 min
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV, 210 nm

 

Description
Class of Compounds
 Acid, Hydrophilic,  Ionizable, Normal human metabolite, Dietary supplement, Essential amino acid, Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)
Analyzing Compounds β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric (HMB), 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA), Leucine

 

Application Column

Primesep 100

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.

Select options
Application Analytes:
2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA)
D-Leucine
Leucine
β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric Acid (HMB)
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.