High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Tetracycline
Tetracycline is an antibiotic with the molecular formula C22H24N2O8 . It is a bacteriostatic agent, therefore it prevents bacteria from growing and multiplying through inhibiting protein synthesis within bacteria. It is used to treat a variety of infections.
Tetracycline can be retained and analyzed using the Primesep 100 stationary phase column. The analysis utilizes an isocratic method with a simple mobile phase consisting of water and acetonitrile (MeCN) with a sulfuric acid buffer. Detection is performed using UV.
| Column | Primesep 100, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 Å, dual ended |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phase | Gradient MeCN – 20-80% |
| Buffer | H2SO4 – 0.2% |
| Flow Rate | 1.0 mL/min |
| Detection | UV 275 nm |