Simultaneous determination of thirteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and twelve aldehydes in cooked food by an automated on-line solid phase extraction ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry

An on-line solid phase extraction (SPE) ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method has been developed for the simultaneous identification and determination of thirteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and twelve aldehydes (derivatized with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine). The chromatographic conditions have been optimized to obtain the maximum of sensitivity and resolution taking into account the different retention interactions and the different ionization conditions of PAHs and derivatized aldehydes. LOD values ranging from 0.028 to 0.768 μg L(-1) for PAHs and from 0.002 to 0.125 μg L(-1) for aldehydes were obtained. The resolution permitted the separation of four couples of PAH isomers. Sample pre-treatment and SPE were optimized in order to apply the whole methodology to the analysis of different food matrices as salmon, frankfurter, steak, and pork chop, subjected to different cooking modes (smoked, grilled, cooked in oil or in butter). Particular attention was devoted to the evaluation of matrix effect that was significantly reduced through the on-line SPE treatment. For each food matrix the method detection limits, the method quantitation limits, and the recovery R were evaluated. R was shown not to depend on analyte concentration in the explored concentration range (LOQ - 50.000 μg L(-1)): the average R percent ranges from 70.6% to 120.0%.     

A new on-line solid phase extraction high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method to study the sun light photodegradation of mono-chloroanilines in river water

The study investigates the natural photodegradation pathway of mono-chloroanilines in river waters, with the aim to identify the predominant photoproducts formed. At this purpose a new sensitive on-line SPE HPLC–MS/MS method has been developed with LOQ values equal or lower than the legal threshold concentration levels allowed for mono-chloroanilines in waters. The degradation processes of o-, m- and p-chloroaniline have been investigated subjecting their solutions, prepared both in ultrapure and in river water, to sun light irradiation simulated by a solar box system. The SPE HPLC–MS/MS methodology allowed to evaluate the degradation kinetics, to identify the predominant photodegradation products and to propose the chemical structures. Two photoproducts (aniline and 3-aminophenol), for which standards are available, have also been quantified.     

超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定人尿液中全氟有机化合物

采用超高效液相色谱-串联质谱(UPLC-MS/MS)联用技术,建立了对人尿液中12种全氟有机化合物(PFCs)的分析方法。首先在尿液样品中加入相应的同位素内标,以2%(体积分数)甲酸甲醇溶液超声萃取、离心后,将提取液用弱阴离子交换固相萃取柱净化,采用UPLC-MS/MS测定,内标法定量。12种目标化合物在0.05～50 μg/L质量浓度范围内线性良好,相关系数(r)均大于0.992,检出限在0.44～3.47 ng/L之间。在20、100、500 ng/L添加水平下,平均回收率范围为80.3%～116.2%,相对标准偏差(n=6)在5.5%～13.8%之间。该方法灵敏度高、重现性好、回收率高、操作简单,适合人尿液中PFCs的测定。     

固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法同时测定大气降水中9种全氟化合物前体物质

采用固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联三重四极杆质谱联用技术,建立了大气降水中9种全氟化合物前体物质的高通量检测方法。使用HLB固相萃取柱富集和净化降水样品中的目标化合物,以HSS T_3色谱柱(100mm×2.1 mm,1.7μm)为分析柱,甲醇和水作为流动相进行梯度洗脱。质谱以电喷雾负离子电离,采用多反应监测模式检测。9种目标化合物在0.05~5.00μg/L、0.5~50.0μg/L或5.00~500μg/L浓度范围内线性良好,相关系数为0.992 1~0.999 5,方法的检出限为0.05~7.9 ng/L;高、中、低3个添加水平的回收率为76.0%~106%,相对标准偏差为0.72%~13.7%。实验结果表明,该方法灵敏、准确,且具有检测范围广、分析速度快等特点,是一种适用于大气降水样品中全氟化合物前体物质检测分析的方法。     

固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联质谱法同时测定地表水中16种全氟有机化合物

建立了固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联三重四极杆质谱联用技术分析水中16种全氟有机化合物的高通量检测方法。样品经WAX固相萃取柱富集和净化后,采用Waters ACQUITY UPLC^TM BEH C₁₈色谱柱,含2 mmol/L乙酸铵的甲醇和含2 mmol/L乙酸铵的水作为流动相进行梯度洗脱,质谱采用电喷雾负离子电离,多反应监测模式检测。16种全氟有机化合物在0.5~100 μg/L或1.0~100 μg/L浓度范围内线性关系良好,相关系数为0.9987~0.9999,方法的检出限为0.06~0.46 ng/L;高、中、低3个添加水平的回收率为67.6%~103%,相对标准偏差为2.94%~12.0%。结果表明,该方法灵敏、准确且检测范围广,分析速度快,是一种适于实际水样中全氟有机化合物检测分析的方法。     

固相萃取净化及超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定橡胶制品中的13种N-亚硝胺

建立了固相萃取(SPE)净化、超高效液相色谱-串联质谱(UHPLC-MS/MS)测定橡胶制品中13种N-亚硝胺的方法。样品于密闭萃取瓶中于60 ℃下用甲醇超声萃取30 min,C₁₈固相萃取小柱对萃取液进行净化,经C₁₈色谱柱分离,最后用电喷雾正离子(ESI⁺)和多重反应监测模式(MRM)对13种N-亚硝胺进行定性、定量测定。实验中对样品前处理、色谱分离条件和质谱检测条件进行了优化。在优化的实验条件下,橡胶样品中添加N-亚硝基二甲胺(NDMA)与N-亚硝基-二乙基胺(NDEA)为500 μg/kg、其他组分均为50 μg/kg时,各组分的相对标准偏差(RSD,n=7)小于10%;在实际样品中的加标回收率为70.7%~117.0%;方法的检出限(LOD,以10倍标准偏差计)为0.5~500 μg/kg。方法可应用于橡胶制品中13种N-亚硝胺的测定。     

固相萃取净化-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定蜂蜜中雷公藤次碱

建立了一种固相萃取净化-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱检测蜂蜜中雷公藤次碱的分析方法.样品用水溶解后经固相萃取净化,采用Hypersil GOLD C18柱(50 mm×2.1 mm, 1.9 μm)分离,以水和甲醇(含0.15%甲酸)为流动相,在流速0.25 mL/min下梯度洗脱,电喷雾离子源正离子多反应监测(MRM)模式串联质谱进行测定.考察了试样溶解溶剂、色谱和质谱测定条件等.结果表明:雷公藤次碱在0.01~2 μg/L范围内具有较好的线性关系,相关系数大于0.998.该方法定量限(S/N>10)为0.01 μg/kg,在0.01、0.05和0.5 μg/kg添加水平的回收率为76.1%~96.2%,相对标准偏差(RSD, n=6)小于10%.该方法快速、灵敏、准确,适用于蜂蜜中雷公藤相关物质残留的定性、定量分析.     

Simple, high throughput ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry trace analysis of perfluorinated alkylated substances in food of animal origin: milk and fish

The present study documents development and validation of a novel approach for determination of 23 perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFASs) in food of animal origin represented by milk and fish. The list of target analytes comprises four classes of PFASs, both ionic and non-ionic: 11 perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), 4 perfluorosulphonic acids (PFSAs), 5 perfluorosulphonamides (FOSAs) and 3 perfluorophosphonic acids (PFPAs). Fast sample preparation procedure is based on an extraction of target analytes with acetonitrile (MeCN) and their transfer (supported by inorganic salts and acidification) into the organic phase. Removing of matrix co-extracts by a simple dispersive solid phase extraction (SPE) employing ENVI-Carb and C18 sorbents is followed by an efficient sample pre-concentration performed by acetonitrile evaporation and subsequent dilution of residue in a small volume of methanol (matrix equivalent in the final extracts was 16 and 8 g mL(-1), for milk and fish respectively). Using modern instrumentation consisting of ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) hyphenated with a tandem mass spectrometer (MS/MS), limits of quantification (LOQs) as low as 0.001-0.006 μg kg(-1) for milk and 0.002-0.013 μg kg(-1) for fish can be achieved. Under these conditions, a wide spectrum of PFASs, including minor representatives, can be determined which enables collecting data required for human exposure studies. The pilot study employing the new method for examination of milk and canned fish samples was realized. Whereas in majority of canned fish products a wide spectrum of PFCAs, perfluorooctanesulphonic acid (PFOS) and perfluoro-1-octanesulphonamide (PFOSA) was detected, only in a few milk samples very low concentrations (LOQ levels) of PFOS and perfluorooctansulphonic acid (PFDS) were found.     

高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联质谱法检测环境水样中22种抗生素类药物

建立了高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联质谱(HPLC-ESI MS/MS)分析环境水样中22种抗生素类药物的方法。采用HLB固相萃取柱对环境水样中的目标化合物进行富集、净化,然后以6 mL氨水-甲醇(5:95, v/v)溶液洗脱。收集的洗脱液经氮气吹干至1 mL,然后进行HPLC-ESI MS/MS分离分析。色谱流动相A相为甲醇-乙腈(1:1, v/v), B相为0.3%(体积分数)甲酸水溶液(含0.1%(体积分数)甲酸铵,pH 2.9);色谱柱为XTerra MS C18柱。质谱检测采用正离子扫描,多反应监测模式。分别以自来水和污水作为基质,22种抗生素类药物的加标平均回收率分别为54.9%～130%和57.4%～138%,相对标准偏差(n=3)分别为2.85%～28.6%和2.02%～23.2%;方法的检出限为0.05～0.5 ng/L。将建立的方法应用于北京市高碑店湖和小清河水样的分析,结果表明在两个水样中均有部分抗生素类药物检出。     

固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联质谱法同时测定地表水中9种微囊藻毒素

建立了固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联三重四极杆质谱(SPE-UPLC-ESI-MS/MS)联用技术分析水中9种微囊藻毒素的方法。样品经SPE提取和净化后,以Waters ACQUITY UPLCTM BEH C18色谱柱为分离柱,以含0.1%甲酸乙腈和含0.1%甲酸水作为流动相进行梯度洗脱,电喷雾离子源电离、正离子多反应监测模式质谱进行定性和定量分析。9种微囊藻毒素在0.1～50 μg/L或0.5～100 μg/L质量浓度范围内线性良好,相关系数为0.9990～0.9998,方法的检出限(以3倍信噪比计)为0.1～0.5 ng/L;高、中、低3个添加水平的回收率为75.8%～109%,相对标准偏差为0.49%～10.0%。结果表明,该方法灵敏、准确,检测范围广,分析速度快。应用该方法检测了杭州市两处水库水样中的微囊藻毒素,分别检出了3种和8种微囊藻毒素。     

Improved extraction and identification by ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry of phenolic compounds in burdock leaves

The simultaneous ultrasonic and microwave assisted extraction (UMAE) technique was first employed to obtain phenolics. The effects of UMAE variables including extraction time, microwave power, and solvent to solid radio on the yield of phenolics were investigated. The optimized conditions were as follows: solvent to solid ratio was 20:1 (ml/g), extraction time was 30 s, microwave power was 500 W and two times of extraction. Moreover, the phenolic yield of UMAE was higher than that by maceration, indicating a significant reduction of extraction time and an improvement of efficiency. The phenomenon is related to the strong disruption of leaf tissue structure by microwave induced expansion and ultrasonic shaking, which had been observed with the scanning electron microscopy. The phenolic compositions of the extract was then identified by ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS), 10 compounds had been characterized, providing a more complete identification of phenolic compounds in burdock leaves than previously reported. The occurrence of benzoic acid and p-coumaric acid is reported for the first time. This study suggests that UMAE is a good alternative for the extraction of phenolics, with a great potential for industrial application. Also, UMAE provides a new sample preparation technique for characterization of the phenolic compounds from plants.     

高效液相色谱-串联质谱法快速测定6类食品中增效醚的残留

建立了水果、蔬菜、粮谷、油料、动植物脂类、动物源性食品等6类食品中增效醚残留量快速测定的液相色谱-质谱/质谱(LC-MS/MS)方法。样品盐析并除水后,用三氯甲烷提取,氟罗里硅土填料固相萃取柱净化,丙酮-三氯甲烷混合溶剂洗脱,以乙腈-0.1%甲酸为流动相,在Zobax SB C18液相色谱柱完成分离,并于电喷雾正离子多反应监测模式下质谱测定。考察了提取溶剂、净化方法、柱容量、仪器条件、基质效应对分析结果的影响。增效醚质量浓度在0.5～100μg/L范围内,线性相关系数(r)为0.9976,方法定量限(LOQ)为10μg/kg。17种食品基质添加LOQ、低MRL、2倍MRL、高MRL 4个不同浓度水平时,回收率在80.3%～96.3%之间,相对标准偏差为2.7%～14%,方法可以满足多种食品基质中增效醚残留量的定性和定量检测要求。     

固相萃取-高效液相色谱/串联质谱法测定食醋中的3种甜味剂

建立了食醋中3种甜味剂的固相萃取-高效液相色谱/串联质谱分析方法。样品经酸性水稀释,弱阴离子固相萃取柱净化,Pursuit C18色谱柱分离,10 mmol/L醋酸铵(含0.1%氨水)和乙腈为流动相梯度洗脱,电喷雾负离子模式下多反应监测(MRM)模式检测。糖精钠、安赛蜜、甜蜜素的定量限分别为10、5、5 μg/kg,回收率为72.1%～96.8%,相对标准偏差小于15%。该方法准确、灵敏度高,可用于食醋中甜味剂的定性定量检验。     

An on-line solid phase extraction-liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the determination of perfluoroalkyl substances in the Antarctic ice core samples

An on-line solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-tandemmass spectrometry method for the analysis of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water samples was developed. The optimal analytical conditions were obtained through the optimization of the extraction efficiency of online solid phase extraction column, sample loading rate and loading volume, and the concentration of ammonium acetate in mobile phase. Under the optimal condition, the analytical method displayed good linearity (r² > 0.99) for 12 PFASs (C5-C14 perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids and C6/C8 perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids) over a concentration range of 0.5-100 ng/L. The limits of quantitation for samples were between 0.025 ng/L and 0.5 ng/L and the relative standard deviations (RSD) of five consecutive analyses were less than 10% for 1 ng/L standard solution. Satisfactory results were obtained using this analytical method for the analysis of perfluoroalkyl substances in Antarctic ice core samples. The recoveries of all perfluoroalkyl substances were in a range of 73%-117% when the sampleswere spiked with standards at the concentrations of 2.5 ng/L and 25 ng/L.     

Determination of thyreostats in urine and thyroid gland by ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry

Thyreostatic compounds could be illegally administered to animals in order to obtain a weight gain due to a higher retention of water in the edible tissue and the gastro-intestinal tract. In the European Union their use for animal production is banned since 1981. Recently a highly sensitive method exploiting the determination of thyreostats with 3-iodobenzylbromide prior to purification to determine thyreostats in urine and other matrices was reported. For the first time, the UPLC instrumentation was used to separate the 3-iodobenzyl derivatives of various thyreostats. The deuterated internal standards tapazole-d₃ and propylthiouracil-d₅ were for the first time used for the quantification of tapazole, thiouracil, methylthiouracil, propylthiouracil, phenylthiouracil and mercaptobenzimidazole. The confirmative quantitative liquid chromatographic tandem mass spectrometric (LC–MS/MS) method was validated according to Commission Decision 2002/657/EC. The decision limit (CCα) and the detection capability (CCβ) were found to be for all compounds below the recommended value of 10 μg kg⁻¹.     

Peptides trapping cocaine: docking simulation and experimental screening by solid phase extraction followed by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry in plasma samples

Two different hexapeptides were computationally designed and tested as selective SPE sorbent for cocaine. The amino acid residues used for designing the two hexapeptides, tested in SPE experiments, were, according to chemical function and interatomic distances, the most (QHWWDW) and the lowest (ESSIDH) preserved sequences in 4 proteins binding cocaine. The hexapeptide–cocaine complex was docked with different scoring functions combinations and resulting binding scores were compared with the SPE results. The extraction procedure for SPE was optimized considering volume loading, pH effect, and human plasma matrix interferences. Cocaine was loaded onto the modified resin cartridge at 10 ng mL⁻¹ and the peptide QHWWDW was found to have the highest recovery with the best retention at pH 7.5, in agreement with docking simulation. Retention experiments were carried out also on cocaine metabolites nor-cocaine, benzoylecgonine and ecgonine methyl ester. Except for nor-cocaine the retention of metabolites on resin modified with peptide QHWWDW decreased drastically confirming the peptide selectivity, and validating the simulation data. Compared to standard solutions, only a slight decrease in cocaine recovery was observed loading human plasma samples after a partial protein precipitation.     

一种新型固相萃取柱结合超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法选择性富集测定猪肉中的盐酸克伦特罗

发展了一种测定猪肉中盐酸克伦特罗残留的简便、高效、准确的固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱(SPE-UPLC-MS/MS)的方法。将搅碎的猪肉样品用5%(v/v)高氯酸超声提取,再以10000 r/min离心15 min后,上清液用SMCX固相萃取柱进行富集和净化。因SMCX是以硅胶为基质兼有反相/强阳离子交换的混合作用模式,因此可以有效地去除复杂基质干扰,达到目标样品的选择性富集和净化的目的。方法学结果表明,该方法在0.25～50 μg/kg范围内具有良好的线性关系,相关系数r为0.9982; 3个添加水平(1.25、12.5、50 μg/kg)的平均回收率为62.2%～ 72.0%,相对标准偏差(RSDs)为4.2%～ 6.1%;检出限(S/N=3)为0.05 μg/kg。所发展的样品前处理和检测方法简单、快速,可用于瘦肉精类成分的选择性富集和分离检测。     

固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法同时测定食品接触塑料制品中10种苯并三唑类紫外吸收剂

建立了固相萃取-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱(SPE-UPLC-MS/MS)同时测定食品接触塑料制品中10种苯并三唑类(BZTs)紫外吸收剂的方法。食品接触塑料制品使用甲醇-二氯甲烷混合溶剂超声提取,C18固相萃取柱净化后用Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C₁₈色谱柱(100 mm×2.1 mm, 1.7 μm)分离,甲醇和0.1%(v/v)甲酸水溶液为流动相进行梯度洗脱,多反应监测(MRM)模式检测,外标法定量分析。结果表明,10种BZTs在线性范围内线性关系良好,线性相关系数(r²)均大于0.996;检出限为0.6~1.6 μg/kg; 3个水平下的加标回收率为75.2%~85.3%,相对标准偏差为1.0%~5.7%。该方法准确、简便、快速、检出限低,可用于食品接触塑料制品中10种BZTs的同时检测。     

磁性固相萃取-高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定环境水样中的四环素类抗生素

建立了磁性固相萃取-高效液相色谱-串联质谱同时测定环境水样中四环素类抗生素的方法。以6种四环素类抗生素(差向四环素、土霉素、四环素、去甲金霉素、金霉素和脱水四环素)为目标化合物,考察并优化了吸附和解吸条件,确定了最佳萃取条件。萃取后的目标化合物经ZORBAX Eclipse Plus C₁₈柱分离,用高效液相色谱-串联质谱在多反应监测(MRM)模式下进行检测。在优化的条件下,6种四环素在1~100 μg/L范围内线性关系良好,线性相关系数为0.9967~0.9993,检出限为2.44~25.21 ng/L,样品加标回收率为80.6%~90.0%,日内相对标准偏差(RSDs)为0.6%~2.5%,日间RSDs为1.1%~7.1%。该方法灵敏度高、背景干扰低,适用于环境水样中6种痕量四环素类抗生素的同时检测。     

Rapid residue analysis of fluoroquinolones in raw bovine milk by online solid phase extraction followed by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry

Online solid phase extraction followed by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry was used for the determination of 15 fluoroquinolones and one quinolone antibiotic in raw bovine and skimmed commercial milk. Milk samples were partially deproteinized and defatted by 15 min centrifugation and then subjected to online solid phase extraction. Chromatographic separation was achieved in less than 15 min. Identification and quantification of the compounds of interest were performed by selected reaction monitoring, using an electrospray ionization source. Relative recoveries were calculated for raw milk (at 0.5, 1 and 1.5 times the MRL, or assuming 30 ng/mL for non permitted compounds) and skimmed milk (at 30 ng/mL) and ranged between 65% and 123% (raw milk) or 78% and 109% (skimmed milk). Matrix interferences were also assessed and yielded significant suppression and enhancement effects, which, at the time of quantification, were corrected by the use of six isotopically labeled standards. Quality parameters of the method were established, and limits of detection of selected antibiotics in raw milk ranged from 0.01 to 1.93 ng/mL, while in skimmed milk from 0.03 to 4.23 ng/mL. The validation of the method has been carried out according to the requirements set by the 2002/657/EC regulation. Finally, the applicability of the method was tested by analysing 28 milk samples.