Unequalled durability against water elution 2 Revolutionary aqueous durability for aminopropyl phase 1 3 4 1. fructose (2.5mg/mL) 3. sucrose (2.5mg/mL) 500 hr 2. glucose 400 hr Aqueous to non-aqueous Normal Phase separation 4. maltose (3.75mg/mL) 2 hr 150 hr 3µm particle high-speed and superior resolution (3.75mg/mL) Initial 0 5 acetonitrile /water = 75 /25 0.2mL/min (8MPa) 37 deg.c, 4uL, ELSD min 1 sucrose 0 80 % tr LC-MS applicable Pure spherical porous silica 3µm particle Aminopropyl phase 60 water, 0.1mL/min, ambient 40 Conventional Aminopropyl Column 0 0 0 0 300 hours 400 500 Aqueous durable silica-based aminopropyl columns have been used for a long time as a normal phase column for carbohydrate separation. However, these aminopropyl columns have a fatal flaw: "column bleeding" or the rapid deterioration in retention as a result of ligand desorption under aqueous elution. Our newly-designed Unison UK-Amino offers a different approach from conventional columns: high durability against aqueous eluent. As the above chromatogram demonstrates, conventional columns experience a significant decline in retention when an aqueous mobile phase elutes through the column. UK-Amino, on the other hand, does not show any change in separation or retention. This is a significant development in the history of aminopropyl columns. UK-Amino's design not only provides analytical power, but the 3um particle high-resolution column has other benefits, including the minimization of LC-MS and LC-ELSD noise levels. UK-Amino can be applied to aqueous normal phase conditions, and separation optimization is possible while comparing to ODS columns using reversed-phase mode. One can expect significant results from this normal phase column of UK-Amino. 1
Aminopropyl stationary phases generally employ both a normal phase separation mode and an anion exchange mode derived from amino groups. There are two methods using Unison UK-Amino to separate ascorbic acid and its isomer isoascorbic acid (erythorbic acid). isoascorbic acid (erythorbic acid) L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Unison UK-Amino, 250 x 2mm 0.2 ml/min (9-14 MPa) 37 deg.c, 260nm 2.5 mh/ml, 2ul In the normal phase mode, retention deteriorates as the polarity in the mobile phase rises. However, as the acetonitrile partition rises, retention increases and the two compounds completely separate at 75% acetonitrile. Moreover, the elution order is reversed from anion exchange mode due to the difference in interactions. In anion exchange mode, retention deteriorates as the ionic strength grows larger and ph-driven ionic interactions grow weaker (in this case, high acidic density = low ph). In this example, two compounds are completely separated with only a 0.5% acetic acid aqueous solution. Arabinose, Galactose, Maltitol Sucrose and Lactose in Cafe au Lait acetonitrile /water = 75 /25, 1mL/min, 37 deg.c, ELSD D-arabinose D-galactose acetonitrile /water = 75 /25, 1mL/min, 37 deg.c, ELSD maltitol sucrose 2 lactose
Unison UK-Amino provides excellent peak shape with 3um particles for hydrophillic monosaccharides and sugar alcohols separation. Monosaccharides Sugar Alcohols meso-erythritol rhamnose xylose xylitol fructose D-sorbitol mannose myo-inositol glucose acetonitrile /water = 80 /, 0.2 ml/min, 37 deg.c, ELSD acetonitrile /water = 80 /, 0.2 ml/min, 37 deg.c, ELSD maltitol Sharp peak shape is possible with sugar alcohols by raising the column temperature settings. 0.2 ml/min (5MPa), 0.5 ul (2.5ug) 1 ml/min (6MPa), 1.5 ul (7.5ug) Brand-N, 250 x 4.6 mm 1 ml/min (4MPa), 1.5 ul (7.5ug) D-sorbitol D-mannitol acetonitrile / water = 90 / 50 deg.c, ELSD 3
3 19 Carbohydrate Mix ( compounds) 2 12 13 11 5 4 6 17 16 18 mv 78 1415 9 1 0 5 Unison UK-Amino, 250 x 3 mm A: acetonitrile B: water %B (0-6 min) -25%B (6- min) 25%B (-25 min) 0.7 ml/min, 60 C, 2uL ELSD (SEDERE, France) SEDEX 90 LT, 28 C, 3.5Bar Data provided by Dr. Eric VERETTE SEDERE S.A.S., France Laminariorigosaccharides RT 1- Glycerol 2- Rhamnose 3- Erythritol 4- Arabinose 5- Xylose 6- Fructose 7- Sorbitol 8- Mannose 9- Galactose - Glucose Minutes 3.05 3.65 3.85 4.63 4.79 5.51 6.57 6.99 7.37 7.93 Minute %RSD (n=6) RT Response 0.07 4.1 2.0 0.05 1.2 2.7 1.7 3.1 0.03 1.0 0.4 0.18 2.5 0.12 2.1 15 LOD (S/N=3) ng (o.c.) RT 145* 22.9 11.7.0.0 15.4 23.1.0 35.3 28.6 111213141516171819- Inositol Sucrose Maltulose Lactose Maltose Trehalose Raffinose Maltotriose Nystose Maltotetraose Minutes 12.25 13.66 14.19 15.23 15.54 16.49 19.54.30 22.28 23.45 %RSD (n=6) RT Response 0.05 1.0 1.7 1.7 1.5 1.4 0.05 1.8 3.4 0.6 0.03 1.4 0.03 0.7 Unison UK-Amino provides exceptional separation efficiency for oligosaccharides and other chemical compounds with relatively high molecular weights. A: acetonitrile, B: water, 25-40 %B (0-15min) 0.2 ml/min, 37 deg.c, ELSD 25 4 LOD (S/N=3) ng (o.c.) 8.6 5.1 7.1 6.2 6.5 34.5 33.7 38.7 30.9 34.9
Unison UK-Amino can conduct aqueous normal phase separation even with chemical compounds other than carbohydrates. The column can optimally handle various compounds with its combination of electrostatic interactions and anion exchange mode.in that case, LCUV/VIS, LC-ELSD, and LC-MS is possible by optimizing the organic solvent strength and type, and by adjusting the buffer ph and ionic strength. In amino acid separation with both electrolytes, sharp peak shape is possible by controlling ph and ion strength with neutral acetate ammonium. L-valine L-leucine L-isoleucine Unison UK-Amino, 150 x 2 mm acetonitrile /mm ammonium acetate = 85 /15 0.2 ml/min, 37 deg.c, ELSD Ascorbic acid and its isomer erthyorbic acid can be separated in either normal phase or ion exchange modes. Unison UK-Amino can be used with acetic acid, a mild ph adjusting agent. Moreover, separation mode differences allow column users to select different elution orders and separation modes to suit their needs. Unison UK-Amino, 150 x 2 mm acetonitrile /water /acetic acid = 80 / /2 0.2 ml/min (5MPa) 37 deg.c, 260 nm, 1uL (1.3ug) water /acetonitrile = 0 /0.5 0.2 ml/min (14MPa) 37 deg.c, 260 nm, 0.2uL (0.5ug) 5 L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) isoascorbic acid (erythorbic acid)
Simple analysis is obtainable using acetic acid with water-soluble vitamins. There is no need for ion-pair mode via reversed-phase separation. Moreover, gradient elution enables high speed analysis for a wide range of vitamins. Water-Soluble Vitamins nicotinamide thiamine riboflavin Unison UK-Amino, 0 x 4.6 mm ACN / water / acetic acid = 90 / / 5 1mL/min, 37 deg.c, 260 nm nicotinic acid cyanocobalamin L-ascorbic acid Unison UK-Amino, 0 x 4.6 mm A: ACN / acetic acid = 0 / 5 A: water / acetic acid = 0 / 5 2-70 %B (0-min) 1mL/min, 37 deg.c, 260 nm folic acid 6
Unison UK-Amino has a highly polar stationary phase, which enables non-aqueous normal phase separation similar to silica columns. However, the presence of a dissociative group (amino group) and bound water in the stationary phase means that highly reproducible analysis is possible by adding acetic acid and other ph modifiers. Tocopherols Steroids hexane / ethyl acetate / acetic acid = 80 / / 0.1 1 ml/min, 37 deg.c, 295 nm A: hexane / acetic acid = 0 / 0.1 B: ethanol / acetic acid = 0 / 1-30 %B (0-30 min), 1 ml/min, 37 deg.c, 260 nm 7
propylbenzoate thymidine pka = 9.8 benzoic acid pka = 4.2 3-hydroxyphenylurea uridine pka = 9.2 Unison UK-Amino, 150 x 2 mm acetonitrile /water /acetic acid = 05 / 5 / 1 0.2 ml/min (3.5MPa) 37 deg.c, 270 nm Conventional aminopropyl stationary phases struggle to achieve solute retention and repeatable separations becuase the interactions are complicated due to the presence of both normal phase and anion exchange modes. Unison UK-Amino addresses this problem with a novel stationary phase design that provides excellent reproducibility. 8
Ordering Information for Unison UK-Amino 3µm Columns, Pressure limits of up to: 50MPa, 500 bar, 7,500 psi ID Column Length 1.0 mm 1.5 mm 2.0 mm 3.0 mm UKAT UKA30T UKA29T UKA39T 30 UKA11T UKA71T UKA21T UKA31T 50 UKA12T UKA72T UKA22T UKA32T 50 UKA13T UKA73T UKA23T UKA33T 75 0 UKA14T UKA74T UKA24T UKA34T 150 UKA15T UKA75T UKA25T UKA35T UKA75T UKA35T 250 UKA16T UKA76T UKA26T UKA36T 4.6 mm UKA00T UKA09T UKA01T UKA02T UKA03T UKA04T UKA05T UKA06T 3µm Columns, Pressure limits of up to: MPa, 250 bar, 3,000 psi Internal Diameter Column Length 1.0 mm 1.5 mm 2.0 mm 3.0 mm UKA UKA30 UKA29 UKA39 UKA71 UKA21 UKA31 30 UKA11 50 UKA12 UKA72 UKA22 UKA32 75 UKA13 UKA73 UKA23 UKA33 0 UKA14 UKA74 UKA24 UKA34 150 UKA15 UKA75 UKA25 UKA35 250 UKA16 UKA76 UKA26 UKA36 500 4.6 mm UKA00 UKA09 UKA01 UKA02 UKA03 UKA04 UKA05 UKA06 UKA07 6.0 mm.0 mm UKA61 UKA62 UKA63 UKA64 UKA65 UKA66 UKAP1 UKAP2 UKAP3 UKAP4 UKAP5 UKAP6 4.6 mm GCUKAS 6.0 mm GCUKAS.0 mm GCH02M GCUKAM Guard Column System for Unison UK-Amino Internal Diameter 1.0 mm 1.5 mm Guard Holder Guard Cartridge GCUKAC GCUKAC (Set of 3) 2.0 mm GCUKAS 3.0 mm GCUKAS 3µm, 0MPa,00 bar, 15,000 psi Column Length ID 2.0 mm 30 UKA21U 50 UKA22U 75 UKA23U 0 UKA24U 150 UKA25U 250 UKA26U All of our stationary phases can also be made in the following internal diameters: Nano: 0.05mm, 0.075mm Capillary: 0.1mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm Semi-Prep: mm, 28mm Four Easy Ways To Order: 1. Call us at (215) 665-8902 2. Order by fax (501) 646-3497 3. Through VWR (vendor code 8070779) or Fisher (vendor code VN1253) 4. Via with any major credit card