High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Metoprolol
Metoprolol is a medication with the chemical formula C15H25NO3 . It is primarily used to treat angina, high blood pressure, abnormally fast heart rate, and to prevent heart problems after a myocardial infraction. It works through blocking β1-adrenergic receptors, which increase heartrate.
Metoprolol can be retained and analyzed using the Primesep 200 stationary phase column. The analysis utilizes an isocratic method with a simple mobile phase consisting of water and acetonitrile (MeCN) with phosphoric acid as a buffer. Detection is performed using UV.
| Column | Primesep 200, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 Å, dual ended |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phase | MeCN – 50% |
| Buffer | Phosphoric Acid |
| Flow Rate | 1.0 mL/min |
| Detection | UV 275 nm |