HPLC Separation of Neurotransmitters

The neurotransmitters dl-DOPA, creatinine, hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), and serotonin are separated in less than 4 minutes on a short 50 mm Primesep 200 column. The HPLC separation uses a mobile phase of water, acetonitrile (MeCN, ACN) and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and UV detection at 250 nm. Ion-pair reagents were not needed for retention of these polar, hydrophilic compounds, instead, a combination of ion-exchange and reversed-phase interactions were used.

Condition

Column Primesep 200, 4.6×50 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase MeCN/H2O – 80/20%
Buffer TFA – 0.05%
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV, 250 nm

 

Description

Class of Compounds
Drug, Acid, Hydrophilic, Ionizable, Hormone
Analyzing Compounds dl-DOPA, Creatinine, Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), Serotonin

 

Application Column

Primesep 200

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:
Creatinine
DOPA (3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine)
Hydroxytryptophan
Serotonin

Application Detection:
UV Detection
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