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Chromatogram

Description

17a-Ethynylestradiol or Ethynyl Estradiol (EE2) is a partially synthetic steroidal estrogen and one of the most commonly used drugs for use in oral contraceptives. EE2 is an estrogen since it activates the estrogen receptor. While dosing of EE2 has been lowered in oral contraceptives, worries about water contamination made an analysis of EE2 necessary. Obelisc R and Primesep 100 were used to demonstrate their unique modes of separation. Method is LC/MS compatible and able to be replicated for many different pesticides.

Method Parameters

Mobile PhaseGradient MeCN – 10-70%, 15 min
BufferGradient AmAc pH 3.0- 20-60 mM, 15 min
Flow Rate0.4 ml/min
DetectionUV, 270 nm
Class of CompoundsHormone,  Hydrophobic, Ionizable
Analyzing Compounds17a-Ethynylestradiol

HPLC Column Used

Primesep 100, 2.1×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A