Determination of the pesticide naptalam and its degradation products by positive and negative ion mass spectrometry

N-1-Naphthylphtalamic acid (naptalam) and its degradation products, 1-naphthylamine and N-(1-naphthyl) phthalimide were simultaneously determined in river water by two independent mass spectrometric (MS) methods. These were negative ion MS (NIMS) and programmable temperature vaporizer gas chromatography mass spectrometry (PTV-GC MS) with electron impact ionization (positive ions). Prior to the NIMS analysis, the samples were preconcentrated by solid phase extraction (SPE) of C₁₈ membrane discs. The PTV-GC MS studies were performed without any preconcentration procedure. Selected ion monitoring (SIM) and internal standardization with naphthalene were applied in both methods. The limits of determination (LOD) of NIMS studies were 230, 270 and 260 ng L^–1 for naptalam, 1-naphthylamine and N-(1-naphthyl) phthalimide, respectively, with relative standard deviation (RSD) < 1% (n = 5) and of PTV-GC MS 17, 11 and 15?ng L^–1 (RSD < 0.7%, n = 5). The LOD, linearity, RSD and time required for these methods are far better than for HPLC analyses.     

Multicomponent determination of the pesticide naptalam and its metabolites in river water, by applying partial least squares calibration to the derivative spectrophotometric signals

A multivariate calibration method, partial least squares (types PLS-1 and PLS-2), was applied to the simultaneous determination of naptalam (N-(1-naphthyl) phthalamic acid) and its metabolites N-(1-naphthyl) phthalimide and 1-naphthylamine in mixtures by UV-visible absorption spectrophotometry. The absorption and first-derivative absorption spectra of mixtures were used to perform the optimization of the calibration matrices by the PLS method. Two different experimental designs for the three-component mixtures are assayed and the results are discussed. The proposed method with the derivative spectra was applied to the determination of these analytes in river water at the ppb level.     

Determination of L-753,037 in human plasma by liquid chromatography/turbo ionspray tandem mass spectrometry.

A liquid chromatographic/turbo ionspray tandem mass spectrometric (LC/MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the determination of L-753,037, a potent endothelin receptor antagonist currently under development for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, in human plasma. L-753,037 is extracted from 0.5 ml of human plasma using liquid-liquid extraction and analyzed by LC/MS/MS with a turbo ionspray interface. Method validation results showed that this method is very sensitive, reliable, selective and reproducible. L-753,048, an ethoxy analogue of L-753,037, was used as the internal standard. The method has a lower limit of quantitation (LOQ) of 50 pg ml(-1) with a linear calibration range of 0.05-50 ng ml(-1). The intra-day precision and accuracy (n = 5) were measured to be below 10% relative standard deviation (RSD) and between 97.4 and 102.8% of the nominal values, respectively, for all calibration standard concentrations within the calibration curve range. The inter-day precision and accuracy (n = 3 days, 5 replicates per day) were measured to be below 6.5% RSD and between 99.3 and 102.0% of the nominal values, respectively, for all quality control concentrations. The extraction recovery was determined to be approximately 99% on average. The analyte was found to be stable in plasma through three freeze-thaw cycles, for at least 4 h at ambient temperature and for up to 40 days under -20 degrees C freezer storage conditions. The analyte was also shown to be stable for at least 24 h in the reconstitution solution at room temperature and for up to 3 days as a dried extract at 4 degrees C. Additional variations in plasma concentration of the analyte due to the use of different sources of plasma were also evaluated.     

Single-drop microextraction and gas chromatography/mass spectrometric determination of anisaldehyde isomers in human urine and blood serum

The application of single-drop microextraction (SDME) followed by gas chromatography/chemical ionization mass spectrometry (GC/CI-MS) was investigated for the determination of anisaldehyde isomers in human urine and blood serum. The effects of extraction solvent, sample agitation rate, salt addition, sampling time and temperature on the extraction efficiency were examined and optimized. Analytical parameters such as linearity, reproducibility, detection limit and relative recovery were evaluated under the optimized experimental conditions. Good reproducibilities of replicate extractions (n = 5) were obtained, with relative standard deviation (RSD) values below 6%. The limits of detection (LOD) using an extraction time of 5 min were found to be in the range 2-5 ng/mL under the selected ion monitoring (SIM) mode of GC/MS. Recoveries of 82-98% were achieved after 5 min extraction.     

Determination of phosphate in urine by sequential injection analysis

Two simple turbidimetric methods for the determination of phosphate in urine are presented and compared. One method is based on the calcium phosphate crystallisation, and the other one on the inhibitory action of phosphate on the calcium carbonate crystallisation. The analytical features of both methods were: linear range = 0.2-1.5 g L-1, LOD = 14 mg L-1 and RSD 1.1-2.0% for the calcium phosphate method, linear range = 0.1-1.8 mg L-1, LOD = 0.01 mg L-1 and RSD 0.97-1.90% for the inhibitory method. Urines with high calcium content (> or = 400 mg L-1) can interfere the method based on the crystallisation of calcium phosphate. This interference was solved using a cation exchange resin as a part of the manifold. Considering the low toxicity of used reagents, these methods can be considered as a contribution to Green Analytical Chemistry.     

气相色谱-质谱法测定涂料中的六溴环十二烷

提出了用气相色谱-质谱法测定涂料中六溴环十二烷含量的方法。样品用二氯甲烷-丙酮(1+1)混合溶剂超声提取,提取液经硅胶固相萃取小柱净化、平行蒸发定量浓缩后,用DB-5MS毛细管柱进行分离,全扫描模式和选择离子监测模式测定。六溴环十二烷的质量浓度在1～50mg·L-1范围内与其峰面积呈线性关系,测定下限(10S/N)为10 mg·kg-1。添加5,20,50mg·L-1 3个浓度水平进行加标回收试验,回收率在82.0%～106%之间,测定值的相对标准偏差(n=8)在2.8%～5.3%之间。     

New method for caffeine quantification by planar chromatography coupled with electropray ionization mass spectrometry using stable isotope dilution analysis

A new high-performance thin-layer chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPTLC/ESI-MS) method for the quantification of caffeine in pharmaceutical and energy drink samples was developed using stable isotope dilution analysis (SIDA). After sample preparation, samples and caffeine standard were applied on silica gel 60 F254 HPTLC plates and over-spotted with caffeine-d3 used for correction of the plunger positioning. After chromatography, densitometric detection was performed by UV absorption at 274 nm. The bands were then eluted by means of a plunger-based extractor into the ESI interface of a single-quadrupole mass spectrometer. For quantification by MS the [M+H]+ ions of caffeine and caffeine-d3 were recorded in the positive ion single ion monitoring (SIM) mode at m/z 195 and 198, respectively. The calibration showed a linear regression with a determination coefficient (R2) of 0.9998. The repeatability (RSD, n=6) in matrix was相似文献   

衍生-气相色谱-质谱法测定水中痕量雌激素

提出了气相色谱-质谱法测定水中雌二醇、雌酮、雌三醇、戊酸雌二醇、己烯雌酚、乙炔雌二醇、双酚A和壬基酚等8种雌激素含量的方法。样品经乙酸乙酯提取和HLB小柱净化后,所得净化液中的雌激素与三甲基硅基化剂(TMS)或七氟丁酸酐(HFBA)进行衍生化反应产物用正己烷定容。在气相色谱分离中用DB-5MS毛细管柱为固定相,在质谱分析中采用全扫描和选择离子监测模式。8种雌激素的峰面积与质量浓度在20.0～1 000μg.L-1范围内呈线性关系,检出限(3S/N)在0.1～0.5μg.L-1之间。方法用于水中雌激素的测定,回收率在71%～103%之间,相对标准偏差(n=6)在4.2%～15%之间。     

On-line coupling of solid-phase extraction with mass spectrometry for the analysis of biological samples. II. Determination of clenbuterol in urine using multiple-stage mass spectrometry in an ion-trap mass spectrometer

Solid-phase extraction (SPE) was coupled to ion-trap mass spectrometry to determine clenbuterol in urine. For SPE a cartridge exchanger was used and, after extraction, the eluate was directly introduced into the mass spectrometer. For two types of cartridges, i.e. C18 and polydivinylbenzene (PDVB), the total SPE procedure (including injection of 1 mL urine, washing, and desorption) has been optimised. The total analysis, including SPE, elution, and detection, took 8.5 min with PDVB cartridges, while an analysis time of 11.5 min was obtained with C18 cartridges. A considerable amount of matrix was present after extraction of urine over C18 cartridges, resulting in significant ion suppression. With PDVB cartridges, the matrix was less prominent, and less ion suppression was observed. For single MS, a detection limit (LOD) of about 25 ng/mL was found with PDVB cartridges. With C18 cartridges an LOD of only about 50 ng/mL could be obtained. Applying tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) did not lead to an improved LOD due to an interfering compound. However, a considerable improvement in the LOD was obtained with MS3. The selectivity and sensitivity were increased by the combination of efficient fragmentation of clenbuterol and reduction of the noise. Detection limits of 2 and 0.5 ng/mL were obtained with C18 and PDVB cartridges, respectively. The ion suppression was 4 to 45% (concentration range: 250 to 1.0 ng/mL) after extraction of urine using PDVB cartridges, and up to 70% ion suppression was observed using C18 cartridges. With MS4, no further improvement in selectivity and sensitivity was achieved, due to inefficient fragmentation of clenbuterol and no further reduction of noise.     

气相色谱法测定鱼塘水中2,4-二氯-6-硝基苯酚和五氯酚含量

鱼塘水中残留的2种除草剂(2,4-二氯-6-硝基苯酚和五氯酚)经GDX201固相萃取柱富集后,用二氯甲烷洗脱,洗脱液用N-(叔丁基二甲硅烷基)-N甲基三氟乙酰胺衍生化,所得衍生化产物溶于乙酸乙酯中,用气相色谱法测定,从而获得上述2种除草剂的含量。2,4-二氯-6-硝基苯酚和五氯酚的峰面积与其质量浓度均在10～200μg.L-1内呈线性关系,检出限(3S/N)分别为0.09μg.L-1和0.16μg.L-1。以鱼塘水为基体进行加标回收试验,测得回收率依次为98.3%,98.6%;测定值的相对标准偏差(n=5)分别为3.6%和4.3%。     

Determination of ligustilide in rat blood and tissues by capillary gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

A gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) method was developed to study the pharmacokinetics of ligustilide following oral administration to rats. The method was used for the analysis of samples taken from rats. Biological samples were prepared by liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) using an n-hexane-ether (2:1) solvent mixture for a sample clean-up step and analyzed by GC/MS with a quadrupole MS detector in selected ion monitoring mode (m/z 190). The calibration curves were linear over the concentration range 0.172-8.60 microg/mL (r > 0.99) for blood samples and a different range (r > 0.99) for different tissue samples. The limit of detection (LOD) was 1.0 ng/mL or 1.0 ng/g (three times the signal-noise ratio). Within- and between-day precision expressed as the relative standard deviation (RSD) for the method was 1.58-3.88 and 2.99-4.91%, respectively. The recovery for all samples was >80%, except for liver samples (>70%). The main pharmacokinetic parameters obtained were: T(max) = 0.65 +/- 0.07 h, C(max) = 1.5 +/- 0.2 microg/mL, AUC = 34 +/- 6 h microg/mL and K(a) = 3.5 +/- 0.6/h. The experimental results showed that ligustilide was easily absorbed, but its elimination was slow, from 3 to 12 h after oral administration. The concentrations of ligustilide in rat cerebellum, cerebrum, spleen and kidney were higher than those in other organs.     

Rapid analysis of alpha-dicarbonyl compounds by laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry using 9-(3,4-diaminophenyl)acridine (DAA) as a reactive matrix

A rapid, sensitive and selective method has been developed for the analysis of alpha-dicarbonyls using a readily ionizable compound, 9-(3,4-diaminophenyl)acridine (DAA), as a reactive matrix (derivatizing agent and ionization efficiency enhancer), by reactive matrix laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (RM-LDI-TOF MS). The reaction between the DAA and alpha-dicarbonyls resulted exclusively in formation of vacuum-stable dicarbonyl-quinoxaline acridine derivatives that were found to possess excellent ionization efficiency in positive ion mode, without the need to use an additional matrix. The alpha-dicarbonyls used as test compounds included methylglyoxal, dimethylglyoxal, and diphenylglyoxal. Both one-pot and rapid on-plate chemical modification approaches were employed with no extraction or purification necessary. The approach is particularly suitable for high-throughput analysis. The method was found to be selective and specific, with alpha-dicarbonyls unequivocally identified, even in complex matrices, e.g. beer. The figures of merit: relative standard deviation (RSD) 6.9-17%, (n = 4); limit of detection (LOD) < or =0.3 ng mL(-1) for the three standards tested using the one-pot derivatization method; and a good linear calibration curve using an internal standard derivatized in situ (R(2) > or = 0.979), demonstrate the applicability of the technique and its utility in improving the sensitivity and precision of the LDI analysis of small molecules.     

电喷雾萃取电离质谱法检测1-羟基芘

采用电喷雾萃取电离质谱(EESI-MS)分析致癌性环境有机污染物多环芳烃(PAHs)生物标志物1-羟基芘(1-OHP),探究1-OHP在EESI源中电离的可行性,考察ESI溶剂和样品溶液组成对方法灵敏度的影响,初步建立I-OHP的EESI MS半定量分析方法.结果表明,溶液中1-OHP能够在EES1源中有效电离,生成准分子离子[M-H]- (m/z 217),并得到其二级质谱特征碎片离子[M- H- CO]- (m/z 189);水、甲醇、乙醇、正丙醇和正丁醇5种ESI溶剂中,使用甲醇时,离子峰m/z 217信噪比最大.样品溶液中甲醇含量越高,离子峰m/z 217强度越强.离子峰m/z 217强度与1-OHP浓度在10～200 μg/L内的线性相关性相对最好;相关系数(R)0.982;相对标准偏差(RSD)为3.4％～14.0％(n=5);定量下限约为10 μg/L(S/N=10);单次检测时间小于0.5 min.     

固相萃取-气相色谱／质谱同时测定卷烟滤嘴中的四种芳香胺

采用固相萃取-气相色谱/质谱(SPE-GC/MS)法同时测定了卷烟抽吸后滤嘴中截留的1-氨基萘、2-氨基萘、3-氨基联苯和4-氨基联苯四种芳香胺.该法采用5%的盐酸超声振荡提取滤嘴中的芳香胺,提取液经液液萃取后进行衍生化和固相萃取,浓缩后进行GC/MS分析.1-氨基萘、2-氨基萘、3-氨基联苯和4-氨基联苯的检出限分别为0.51、0.42、0.18、0.18 ng/mL,相对标准偏差在0.94%～3.02%之间,回收率在92.67%～97.20%之间.该方法用于卷烟滤嘴中四种芳香胺的测定,结果发现不同材料的滤嘴对四种芳香胺有不同的截留作用.     

On-line solid-phase extraction LC-MS/MS for the determination of Ac-SDKP peptide in human plasma from hemodialysis patients

We developed a high-throughput method based on on-line solid-phase extraction liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (SPE-LC-MS/MS) to determine N-terminal thymosin-β fragment peptide (N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline, Ac-SDKP) in human plasma samples. Quantification of Ac-SDKP was performed using direct injection for on-line SPE based on C(18), reversed-phase LC separation and stable isotope dilution electrospray ionization-MS/MS in multiple reaction-monitoring (MRM) mode. The Ac-SDKP-(13)C(6), (15)N(2) (m/z 496 → 137) was synthesized for the internal standard. The MRM ion for Ac-SDKP was m/z 488 → 129 (quantitative ion)/226. The limit of detection and lower limit of quantitation were 0.05 and 0.1 ng/mL in standard solution, respectively. Recovery values were 98.3-100.4% with inter-day (relative standard deviation, RSD, 0.4-14.1%) and intra-day (RSD, 0.8-19.7%) assays. This method was applied to the measurement of Ac-SDKP levels in plasma from hemodialyzed subjects. Concentrations were 0.59 ± 0.23 ng/mL (pre-hemodialyzed subjects, n = 9) and 0.44 ± 0.19 ng/mL (post-hemodialyzed subjects, n = 9). All plasma Ac-SDKP levels were decreased by dialysis. Thus, plasma Ac-SDKP was decreased through dialysis in chronic kidney disease. The findings in this study will be useful for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease with dialysis.     

液相色谱-串联质谱法测定食品中合成色素

提出了液相色谱-串联质谱法测定食品中8种合成色素柠檬黄、苋菜红、胭脂红、日落黄、诱惑红、亮蓝、赤藓红和偶氮玉红的含量。固体(半固体)样品经乙醇-氨水-水(70+1+29)溶液溶解,所得滤液烘干后用水溶解,经Waters Atlantis dC18色谱柱(2.1 mm×150 mm,5μm)分离,用甲醇和10 mmol.L-1乙酸铵溶液以不同体积比混合进行梯度洗脱,采用电喷雾正离子模式串联质谱检测。8种合成色素的质量浓度均在50μg.L-1以内与其峰面积呈线性关系,检出限(3S/N)在0.003～0.020 mg.kg-1之间。方法应用于食品样品中8种合成色素的测定,回收率在83.0%～112.0%之间,测定值的相对标准偏差(n=6)均小于5%。     

气相色谱-质谱法测定水中24种挥发性有机物的含量

应用气相色谱-质谱法测定水中24种挥发性有机物的含量。选择顶空平衡温度和时间分别为60℃和15min,用Rtx-1MS色谱柱分离,电子轰击离子源检测。24种挥发性有机物的质量浓度在2.5～20μg.L-1范围内与其峰面积呈线性关系,方法检出限(3s/k)在0.20～0.94μg.L-1之间。在3个浓度水平上进行加标回收试验,方法的回收率在75.3%～105.0%之间,相对标准偏差(n=7)在3.2%～12.6%之间。     

Development and validation of a capillary high-performance liquid chromatography/electrospray tandem mass spectrometric method for the quantification of bisphenol A in air samples

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a toxic industrial chemical that affects the endocrine system even at low concentrations. A new method, based on capillary high-performance liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/ESI-MS/MS) analysis, has been developed to determine BPA in atmospheric samples. The method involves collection of air samples (typically 2 m(3)) on glass fiber filters, with ultrasonic extraction and sample concentration under vacuum before analysis. HPLC analysis was performed isocratically at a flow rate of 10 microL min(-1) using a capillary reversed-phase column and MS/MS analysis in negative ion multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode, using BPA-d(16) as internal standard. The present method provides linear response in the range 0.007-3.5 microg/filter (R(2) > 0.999) and is characterized by high accuracy (mean bias 2%) and good reproducibility (mean RSD 5%). High sensitivity (LOD = 2 ng/m(3) based on 2 m(3) of air collected), specificity, and speed of the analysis make the present method suitable for routine determination of BPA in the atmosphere, both for ambient and personnel monitoring.     

高效液相色谱法分析生物样品中的敌鼠

 研究用阴离子交换、氰基及硅胶柱固相萃取技术分离提取血、尿、肝及肾中的敌鼠。以香豆素作内标 ,用高效液相色谱 二极管阵列检测器方法进行分离鉴定。色谱条件 :分析柱为HypersilBDSC18(5 μm ,15 0mm× 4 6mmi.d .) ,保护柱为PhenomenexODS(4mm× 3 0mmi.d .) ;流动相 :A为 0 5 %离子对A水溶液 ,B为 0 5 %离子对A甲醇溶液 ,以梯度淋洗程序分离 ;检测波长为 2 86nm。当敌鼠的质量浓度在 1mg/L～ 10 0mg/L范围时 ,其浓度同其峰面积与内标物的峰面积之比有良好的线性关系 (r=0 9999) ,最小检出限量为 5ng(按S/N =3计 )。     

Simultaneous determination of 109 pesticides in unpolished rice by a combination of gel permeation chromatography and Florisil column purification, and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

A multi-residue method is described for the simultaneous analysis of 109 pesticides with different properties in unpolished rice. The range covers organophosphorus, organochlorine, carbamate, and synthetic pyrethroid pesticides. The pesticides were extracted from the sample using ethyl acetate. Most higher molecular weight components such as lipids in the co-extractives were removed by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) with a Bio-bead SX-3 column. A Florisil column with ethyl acetate/hexane as the eluting solvents was used for further cleanup. The pesticides were finally simultaneously determined by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in selective ion monitoring (SIM) mode. The average recoveries for most pesticides (spiked level 0.02, 0.1 and 1 microg/g) ranged from 70% to 110%, the relative standard deviation (RSD) was below 20% in every case, and the limit of detection (LOD) varied from 1 to 20 ng/g.