A method for the low-level (ng g(-1)) determination of perfluorooctanoate in paper and textile by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry

The determination of perfluorooctanoate (PFO) in articles of commerce has become increasingly important to understand if treated products are a possible source of PFO. An LC-MS/MS method for the determination of PFO in paper and textile using a dual labeled 13C-PFOA internal standard was successfully developed and validated. Residues of PFO were determined using an isocratic, reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method with an ammonium acetate/methanol buffer. Ions monitored were 413 (parent) and 369 (daughter) for PFO and 415 (parent) and 370 (daughter) for dual labeled 13C-PFOA internal standard. As a precaution against ubiquitous PFO that occasionally occurs in mobile phase or instrument components, two Hypercarb cartridges (4 mm) were placed before the HPLC injector. Any PFO that was captured by the cartridges was removed before each injection by flushing the system with 100% methanol prior to equilibration with the isocratic mobile phase. Overall recovery and standard deviation over a 3 day validation regimen for samples (n=54-55) fortified with PFOA at 5, 50, and 200 ng g(-1) were 114+/-4.9% for textile and 110+/-7.6% for paper. The results also established a limit of detection (LOD) of 1 ng g(-1) in textile and 2 ng g(-1) in paper based upon S/N of the 5.0 ng g(-1) fortification versus the untreated paper and textile.     

Spectrophotometric and polarographic methods for the determination of silicon at ng/g levels in gallium arsenide

Summary Spectrophotometric and differential pulse polarographic determinations of silicon in gallium arsenide as heteropoly acid have been established. The analysis comprises decomposition with a mixture of hydrochloric acid and bromine in a PTFE vessel, elimination of matrix elements by evaporation of arsenic as arsenic trichloride and extraction of gallium as gallium tetrachloro-complex anion by di-isopropyl ether, and finally spectrophotometric determination of silicomolybdenum blue or polarographic determination of -silicomolybdic acid. Optimization of sample pretreatment procedures and instrumental determination have been carefully elaborated. The detection limits of the developed methods were found to be 7 ppb and 5 ppb, respectively, for spectrophotometry and polarography. The proposed methods have been practically applied to the analysis of various Si-doped samples. The results obtained by the chemical methods are compared with those from the electrical measurement and the discrepancies found are discussed.

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Spektralphotometrische und polarographische Bestimmung von Silicium in Galliumarsenid im ng/g-Bereich

Zusammenfassung Die beschriebenen Verfahren beruhen auf der Si-Bestimmung als Heteropolysäure. Sie umfassen den Aufschluß der Probe mit Salzsäure und Brom im PTFE-Gefäß, Eliminierung der Matrixelemente (Verdampfung von Arsen als Arsentrichlorid und Extraktion von Ga als Tetrachlorokomplex mit Diisopropylether) sowie anschließende spektralphotometrische Bestimmung als Silicomolybdänblau oder polarographische Bestimmung als -Silicomolybdänsäure. Die Optimierung der Vorbehandlungstechnik sowie der instrumentellen Analysenparameter wird beschrieben. Die Nachweisgrenzen liegen bei 7 ppb bzw. 5 ppb. Die vorgeschlagenen Methoden wurden auf verschiedene Sidotierte Proben angewendet. Die Ergebnisse werden verglichen und Unterschiede diskutiert.

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Presented at the Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale XXIV, September 15–20, 1985, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, FRG     

A method for determination of dimethyl benzoylphenyl urea (BPU) in human plasma by using LC/UV

Dimethyl benzoylphenyl urea (BPU) inhibited tubulin polymerization, caused microtubule depolymerization in vitro and demonstrated activity against solid tumors. BPU is being tested in phase I clinical trials. A rapid and specific method using LC/UV has been developed for quantitation of BPU in human heparin-containing plasma to perform pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies. BPU is extracted from plasma into acetonitrile:n-butyl-chloride using paclitaxel as the internal standard and separated on a Waters Symmetry C18 (3.9 x 150 mm, 5 microm) column with acetonitrile-water mobile phase (70:30, v/v) using isocratic flow at 1 mL/min for a run time of 5 min. Ultraviolet detection was utilized and performed at 225 nm for BPU and paclitaxel. The retention times were 1.9 min for paclitaxel and 4.1 min for BPU. Calibration curves were generated over the range of 0.01-10 microg/mL with coefficient of determination of > 0.99. The values for within-day and between-day precision were < or = 17.0% at the LLOQ and < or = 7.4% at the low, medium and high quality controls; accuracy was +/- 5.4%. Following administration of BPU 320 mg as a weekly oral dose to a patient with advanced solid tumor malignancies, the maximum plasma concentration was 2 micro g/mL and concentrations were quantifiable up to 168 h after administration. The lower limit of quantitation of 0.01 microg/mL allows for successful measurement of plasma concentrations in patients.     

A new method for the determination of low-level actinium-227 in geological samples

We developed a new method for the determination of ²²⁷Ac in geological samples. The method uses extraction chromatographic techniques and alpha-spectrometry and is applicable for a range of natural matrices. Here we report on the procedure and results of the analysis of water (fresh and seawater) and rock samples. Water samples were acidified and rock samples underwent total dissolution via acid leaching. A DGA (N,N,N′,N′-tetra-n-octyldiglycolamide) extraction chromatographic column was used for the separation of actinium. The actinium fraction was prepared for alpha spectrometric measurement via cerium fluoride micro-precipitation. Recoveries of actinium in water samples were 80 ± 8 % (number of analyses n = 14) and in rock samples 70 ± 12 % (n = 30). The minimum detectable activities (MDA) were 0.017–0.5 Bq kg^?1 for both matrices. Rock sample ²²⁷Ac activities ranged from 0.17 to 8.3 Bq kg^?1 and water sample activities ranged from below MDA values to 14 Bq kg^?1of ²²⁷Ac. From the analysis of several standard rock and water samples with the method we found very good agreement between our results and certified values.     

The determination of arsenic at ng/g- andμg/g-levels in organic and biological matrices

Summary Three independent decomposition methods for organic matter are compared for use in the determination of arsenic by the hydride-AAS method. Matrix interferences in the arsine evolution cause systematic errors.

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Bestimmung von Arsen im ng/g- und g/g-Bereich in organischem und biologischem Material

Zusammenfassung Drei unabhängige Aufschlußmethoden zwecks Arsenbestimmung nach der Hydrid-Atomabsorptionsmethode wurden verglichen. Störungen seitens der Matrix bei der AsH₃-Entwicklung sind eine der Ursachen für systematische Fehler.

     

Rapid HPLC method for the determination of aflatoxin MI in milk at the ng/kg level

Summary A combination of HPLC with a quick extraction and clean-up procedure is described which is suitable for 100 ml of milk. Clean-up is performed on small silica gel columns. One quarter of the extract ( 20 ml milk) is used for reverse phase HPLC with a filter fluorescence detector. Every ten minutes a sample can be injected. Limit of determination is about 0.005 g/kg. At that level, with the remaining of the extract, a confirmation test can be performed with two dimensional thin-layer chromatography. Recovery of the procedure at the 0.05 g/kg level is about 75%.

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Schnelle Bestimmung von Aflatoxin M_I in Milch im ng/kg-Bereich durch HPLC

Zusammenfassung Eine Kombination von HPLC mit einem Extraktions- und Reinigungsverfahren wird beschrieben, die für Volumina von 100 ml Milch geeignet ist. Die Reinigung erfolgt an kleinen Silicagel-Säulen. Etwa ein Viertel des Extrakts wird für die reversed-phase-HPLC mit einem Filter-Fluorescenz-Detektor verwendet. Erfassungsgrenze ist etwa 0,005 g/kg. Alle 10 min kann eine Probe injiziert werden. Mit dem übrigen Extrakt können zur Bestätigung zweidimensionale Dünnschicht-Chromatogramme hergestellt werden. Im Bereich von 0,05 g/kg beträgt die Wiederfindung 75%.

     

An LC-MS-MS method for quantitative determination of maraviroc (UK-427,857) in human plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid

Maraviroc is a first‐in‐class CCR5 antagonist that shows potent anti‐HIV‐1 activity in vitro and in vivo and is well tolerated in both healthy volunteers and HIV‐1‐infected patients. The method for determination of maraviroc (UK‐427,857) and its major metabolite (UK‐408,027) in human plasma consists of a protein‐precipitation procedure and analysis by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry using positive ion TurboIonSpray® ionization and multiple reaction monitoring. The assay has been validated over a concentration range of 0.500–500 ng/mL for both analytes. The determinations of maraviroc in human cerebrospinal fluid (0.500–500 ng/mL) and in urine (5.00–5000 ng/mL) have also been validated but do not include measurement of the metabolite. The validations included extraction recovery, intra‐assay and inter‐assay precision and accuracy, stability of stock and spiking solutions, freeze–thaw stability, matrix stability, processed‐extract stability, and evaluation of potential interferences from selected medications in plasma or urine. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Application of a method for matrix correction using compton-scattering for the quantitative determination of metals in silica by wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (WDXRF)

Summary A correction method to diminish errors caused by different mass absorption coefficients of the samples is described. Also errors caused by differing device parameters are diminished. The method is used for the determination of Fe, Cr, Ni, Co, Mn, Zn, Cd, Cu, Hg and Pb on chemically modified silica in the g/g-range.

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Anwendung einer Methode zur Matrixkorrektur durch Compton-Streupeaks für die quantitative Bestimmung von Metallen in Kieselgelen mit Hilfe der wellenlängendispersiven Röntgenfluorescenzanalyse (WDXRF)

Zusammenfassung Ein Korrekturverfahren zur Verminderung von Meßfehlern, die durch unterschiedliche Massenabsorptionskoeffizienten der Proben verursacht werden, wird beschrieben. Ebenso werden Fehler durch Schwankungen von Geräteparametern verringert. Die Methode wird benutzt zur Bestimmung von Fe, Cr, Ni, Cd, Co, Mn, Zn, Cu, Hg und Pb auf chemisch modifizierten Kieselgelen im g/g-Bereich.

     

Quantification of estrogenic mycotoxins at the ng/L level in aqueous environmental samples using deuterated internal standards

Because of their pronounced estrogenicity, resorcyclic acid lactones (RALs) are of concern in aqueous environments even at the low ng/L level. Therefore, we developed an accurate, precise and sensitive HPLC-MS/MS method to detect these mycotoxins in different aqueous environmental samples. The compounds investigated included zearalenone (ZON), alpha- and beta-zearalenol, zearalanone as well as alpha- and beta-zearalanol. The use of isotope labelled internal standards (in this case deuterated RAL-analogues) ensured an accurate quantification of the target analytes, independent of matrix compounds interfering with the analytes during ionisation and analyte losses occurring during sample preparation. Sample enrichment was carried out by solid-phase extraction (SPE) using Supelclean Envi-18 cartridges. Absolute method recoveries for all analytes ranged from 95 to 108%, 70 to 102%, and 76 to 109%, method detection limits from 0.5 to 2.1 ng/L, 0.4 to 1.1 ng/L, and 0.8 to 12.4 ng/L and precision from 3 to 14%, 2 to 13% and 4 to 16% in drainage water, river water and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent, respectively. The method was applied to verify the emission of RALs from a Fusarium graminearum infested crop field into the drainage system. Zearalenone was present in drainage water in concentrations up to 30 ng/L. So far, none of the other five investigated compounds have been detected.     

Intra-laboratory assessment of method accuracy (trueness and precision) by using validation standards

Assessment of accuracy of analytical methods is a fundamental stage in method validation. The use of validation standards enables the assessment of both trueness and precision of analytical methods at the same time. Procedures of intra-laboratory testing of method accuracy using validation standards are outlined and discussed.     

An automatic spectrophotometric method for the determination of uranium(VI) extracted into a liquid ion-exchanger medium

An earlier procedure based on 2-(5-bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-diethylaminophenol is adapted for use with a Technicon AutoAnalyzer; 60 samples per hour can be analyzed. The range is 0.2–3 g of uranium per litre of extract. The method is readily modified for the determination of uranium (?200 μg l^-1) in ground waters.     

Development and validation of an LC-MS-MS method for determination of methyl kulonate in rat plasma

A sensitive, rapid and specific LC‐MS‐MS method was established and validated for determination of methyl kulonate, a major bioactive constituent isolated from Meliae Cortex, in rat plasma. Plasma samples were treated by precipitating protein with methanol and were chromatographed using a Capcell Pak C₁₈ column (100 × 4.6 mm, 5 µm) with the mobile phase comprising a mixture of methanol, 10 m m ammonium formate and formic acid (95:5:0.1, v/v/v). Detection and quantification were performed by mass spectrometry in the multiple reaction monitoring mode with positive atmospheric ionization at m/z 467 → 311 for methyl kulonate, and m/z 469 → 451 for dubione B (internal standard), respectively. A good linear response was observed over the concentration range 1.00–500 ng/mL with the lower limit of quantification 1.00 ng/mL in rat plasma. The method also afforded satisfactory results base on sensitivity, specificity, precision, accuracy, recovery, freeze–thaw and long‐time stability. The validated method was successfully applied to determine the pharmacokinetic properties of methyl kulonate in rats after oral administration at dose of 100 mg/kg. This pharmacokinetic study of methyl kulonate is reported here for the first time. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Evaluation of matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD) extraction for multi-mycotoxin determination in different flours using LC-MS/MS

An existing matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD) method for aflatoxins (AFs) and ochratoxin A (OTA) extraction was extended by further 14 mycotoxins. After it careful optimization, this method was applied to determine the occurrence of these mycotoxins on commercial flour samples (with different cereals composition) collected from local markets. In a total of 49 samples investigated, 9 mycotoxins were identified. Nivalenol (NIV) and Beauvericin (BEA) were the mycotoxins found most frequently. The samples that presented major contamination were wheat flours and bakery preparations. Despite of the great number of positives finding, only one wheat flour sample exceeded the maximum limits (ML) for OTA established by the European Union (EU). However, it would be interesting to calculate the total ingest of these mycotoxins along the years.     

New method for determination of the equilibrium state in systems involving reactions of the type A(s)=B(s)+C(g)

A static method is described for measurement of the equilibrium values of temperature, pressure and composition of the solid phase, and determination of the number of degrees of freedom in heterogeneous systems containing a gaseous phase, including water vapour. With this method, it has been found that in the system formed in the thermal dehydration of CaC₂O₄·H₂O a solid solution of monohydrate and anhydride coexists in equilibrium with water vapour. The composition of the solid solution changes with the temperature and the pressure of water vapour. The dehydration enthalpy of the solid solution referred to 1 mol H₂O does not depend on its composition. It was found to be H _deh=(69+-3) kJ·mol^–1.

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Zusammenfassung Eine isotherme Methode zur Messung von Temperatur, Druck und Zusammensetzung der festen Phase im Gleichgewicht und zur Bestimmung der Anzahl der Freiheitsgrade in heterogen Systemen mit einer Gasphase (z.B. Wasserdampf) wird beschrieben. Mit dieser Methode wurde nachgewiesen, dass bei der thermischen Entwässerung von CaC₂O₄·H₂O eine feste Lösung von Monohydrat und Anhydrid im Gleichgewicht mit Wasserdampf existiert. Die Zusammensetzung dieser festen Lösung ändert sich mit der Temperatur und dem Wasserdampfdruck, ihre Dehydratationsenthalpie (pro 1 mol Wasser) hängt nicht von der Zusammensetzung ab und wurde zu H _deh=(69±3) kJ mol^–1 bestimmt.

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底物固相分散法测定土壤中甲氰菊酯残留量

以甲氰菊酯为分析对象，将一种新型的样品预处理技术-底物固相分散法(MSPD)应用于测定土壤中农药残留。确定了MSPD法的实验条件：土壤量为4g，水的加入量为1mL，固相吸附剂弗罗里硅土的用量为10．0g，淋洗剂为15mL石油醚-乙酸乙酯(1 9)。土壤样品在此条件下处理后无需进一步净化即可用气相色谱／电子捕获检定器测定。三种土壤的三种加标水平的回收率均在90％以上，相对标准偏差小于5％(n＝5)，最小检出质量比为0．002mg/kg。     

A rapid method for the determination of lasalocid in animal tissues and eggs by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection and confirmation by LC-MS-MS

A simple and rapid method has been developed for the extraction of lasalocid from chicken muscle, eggs and liver and kidney from chicken, pig, sheep and calf. This method allows the screening of a large number of samples, i.e. 30-40 within a working day, and has an overall analysis time of 90 min. Lasalocid standard solution can be detected at 1 ng ml-1 by both HPLC-fluorescence (HPLC-F) and LC-MS-MS; the limit of quantification in fortified samples by the described method is 1 ng g-1. Results show good repeatability and mean 'spiked' recoveries by HPLC-F in the range of 10 to 200 ng g-1 (ppb) of 103, 87, 107, 97, 97, 103, 93, 109 and 100% in chicken muscle, chicken liver, egg, pig liver, pig kidney, sheep liver, sheep kidney, calf liver and calf kidney, respectively. For concentrations between 1 and 6 ng g-1 of spiked lasalocid in eggs and chicken liver by LC-MS-MS, the average recoveries were 76 and 59%, respectively.     

Validated LC-MS-MS method for the determination of quetiapine in human plasma: application to a pharmacokinetic study

A sensitive and selective liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) method for the determination of quetiapine was developed and validated over the linearity range 1-1500 ng/mL with 0.1 mL of plasma using clozapine as the internal standard. Detection was performed on a triple-quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer using positive electrospray ionization and quantification was performed by selected reaction monitoring mode. The MS-MS ion transitions monitored were m/z 384.1 → 253.1 and 327.0 → 270.0 for quetiapine and clozapine, respectively. The between- and within-run precision was less than 7.44% and accuracy was less than 10.2%. The lower limit of quantification was 1 ng/mL. The extraction recoveries of quetiapine were over 90%. The method is proved to be accurate and specific, and was applied to the pharmacokinetic study in healthy Chinese volunteers.     

Comparison of standards in the Karl Fischer method for water determination.

The use of 4-(5-nonyl)pyridine oxide and trioctylamine oxide for the extraction of niobium(V) from different mineral acid solutions is described. The influence of the concentration of the solvents, acids and salting-out agents is discussed. Separations of niobium(V) from tantalum(V) and zirconium(IV) have been achieved.     

Stopped-flow injection determination of copper(II) at the ng ml−1 level

A stopped-flow injection method for the determination of copper(II) in the range 0.2–300 ng ml^?1 is proposed, based on the catalytic effect of this ion on the 2,2'-dipyridylketone hydrazone/hydrogen peroxide reaction. The oxidation product shows an intense blue fluorescence that is monitored at λ_ex = 350 nm, λ_em = 427 nm. The sampling rate (72 h^?1), r.s.d. (1.4%) and the lack of interference from most foreign ions, allowed application of the method to the determination of copper in foods and blood serum.