Mixture of polar acidic and basic compounds is separated on a Primesep AB mixed-mode HPLC column. Dopamine and tyrosine are retained by combination of reversed-phase and cation-exchange mechanisms. Maleic acid is retained by anion-exchange mechanism, and benzoic acid is retained by reversed-phase mechanism. Primesep AB is a trimodal column with a C12 hydrophobic chain and cation-exchange and anion exchange groups on the surface. Method utilizes UV detection but can be used with other detection techniques (ELSD, LC/MS, Corona).
| Column | Primesep AB, 4.6×150 mm, 5 µm, 100 Å |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phase | MeCN/H2O |
| Buffer | TFA – 0.1% |
| Flow Rate | 1.0 mL/min |
| Detection | UV, 210 nm |