 
            
        This is an Application Brief and does not contain a detailed Experimental section.
This application brief highlights the analysis of pharmaceutical residues in environmental samples using optimized Oasis MCX SPE method.
Compounds used in this application brief are:
1. Acetaminophen
2. Phenylpropanolamine
3. Salicylic acid
4. Diphenhydramine
5. Clofibric acid
6. Ethynylestradiol
7. Tamoxifen
8. Ibuprofen
 
            
        | Column: | XTerra MS C18 4.6 x 100 mm, 3.5 μm (p/n: 186000436) | 
| Mobile phase A: | 15 mM NH4COOH, pH 4.0 | 
| Mobile phase B: | MeOH | 
| Flow rate: | 1.0 mL/min | 
| Injection volume: | 40 μL | 
| Detection: | MS ESI+ | 
| Instrument: | Alliance 2695, Micromass ZQ | 
 
            
        | Compound | MW | ESI+ | ESI- | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | 151.2 | 152(40) 110(40) | 150(20) | 
| Phenylpropanolamine | 151.2 | 152(40) 134(40) | |
| Salicylic acid | 138.1 | 137(17) | |
| Diphenhydramine | 255.3 | 256(25) 167(40) | |
| Clofibric acid | 214.7 | 213(17) 127(17) | |
| Ethynylestradiol | 296.4 | 295(40) 145(80) | |
| Tamoxifen | 371.5 | 372(40) | |
| Ibuprofen | 206.3 | 205(17) 159(30) | 
Conditions for Oasis MCX 6 cc/150 mg (60 μm) Part Number 186000255
Oasis HLB Plus Part Number 186000132
 
            
         
            
         
            
         
            
         
            
        WA31764.118, June 2003