4-CPA Analysis on Obelisc and Primesep Mixed-Mode Columns

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Description

4-CPA (4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid) is a synthetic pesticide that mimics plant hormones called auxins. A single residue method for the EURL (European Union Reference Laboratory) was developed for 4-CPA and other acidic compounds using QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) methodology. Retention of 4-CPA was controlled on both Obelisc R and a 3 micron Primesep 100 column of the same dimension.  By using a gradient for the organic and ionic components of the mobile phase, the method is capable of separating dozens of pesticides quickly while remaining LC/MS compatible.

Method Parameters

Mobile PhaseGradient MeCN – 10-70%, 15 min,  7 min hold
BufferGradient AmAc pH 3.0- 20-60 mM, 15 min,  7 min hold
Flow Rate0.4 ml/min
DetectionUV, 270 nm
Class of CompoundsInsecticide, Herbicide, Fungicide,  Hydrophobic, Ionizable
Analyzing Compounds4-CPA

HPLC Column Used

Primesep 100, 2.1×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A