The LC for Pharma Resource Hub is a comprehensive platform designed to support professionals in the pharmaceutical industry by providing valuable resources related to liquid chromatography (LC). This hub offers a variety of materials, including webinars, technical articles, application notes, and case studies, all aimed at enhancing knowledge and proficiency in LC methodologies within pharmaceutical applications.​<h3>Key features of the LC for Pharma Resource Hub include:</h3><h4>Educational Webinars</h4>Access on-demand webinars presented by industry experts, covering topics such as method development, validation, and troubleshooting in LC.​<ul><li>Episode 1: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3437">USP 621 Harmonization - Method Scaling</a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Amanda Guiraldelli, Ph.D. &amp; Catharine Layton</li></ul></li><li>Episode 2: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3438">USP 621 Revisions - S/N Calculation, Sensitivity and Peak Symmetry</a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Edmond Biba, Ph.D. &amp; Neil Lander</li></ul></li><li>Episode 3: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3439">Enhanced Method Development</a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Amanda Guiraldelli, Ph.D. &amp; Richard Verseput</li></ul></li><li>Episode 4: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3440">aQbD for OTC Products</a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Joshua Bhattacharaya &amp; Fadi Alkhateeb, Ph.D.</li></ul></li><li>Episode 5: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3441">Impurity Profile Characterization</a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Christian Zeine, Henry Foddy &amp; Margaret Maziarz</li></ul></li><li>Episode 6: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4123">USP Chapter 129 Updates and SEC-MALS</a></li><li>Episode 7: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4167">Dietary Supplement Quality</a></li><li>Episode 8: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3444">Lipid Nanoparticles</a></li><li>Episode 9: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3445">Nitrosamines</a></li><li>Episode 10: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4169">Dissolution</a></li><li>Episode 11: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4170">LG Polymers</a></li><li>Episode 12: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4669">Method Validation</a></li><li>Episode 13: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4670">Multi-Attribute Method</a></li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Solving_Problems_That_Matter_a_Waters_webinar_series_featuring_USP_speakers_ecf3502756/Waters-Solving-Problems-That-Matter-a-Waters-webinar-series-featuring-USP-speakers.jpg" alt="Waters Corporation: Solving Problems That Matter - a Waters webinar series featuring USP speakers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Solving_Problems_That_Matter_a_Waters_webinar_series_featuring_USP_speakers_ecf3502756/thumbnail_Waters-Solving-Problems-That-Matter-a-Waters-webinar-series-featuring-USP-speakers.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="800" height="418"><h4>Waters 2024 LC Symposium - Pushing the boundaries of LC to address today's challenges</h4><ul><li>Waters 2024 LC Symposium - Day 1 - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3935">Advanced LC Technologies for Increasingly Complex Molecules</a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Davy Guillarme, Ph.D., Guilherme (Gui) Guimaraes, Ph.D., &amp; Michelle Chen, Ph.D.</li></ul></li><li>Waters 2024 LC Symposium - Day 2 - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3936">Next Generation HPLC: the Quest for Performance and Simplicity</a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Amanda Guiraldelli, Ph.D., Jennifer Simeone, &amp; Andrea Gheduzzi</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Brochures and specifications</h4><ul><li>eBook: Improving Chromatographic Separations of Biopharmaceuticals With MaxPeak High Performance Surfaces (HPS) Technology<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008011en_dd0b025cd5/720008011en.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul></li><li>White Paper: MaxPeak Premier Solutions: Improving Consumer Safety Through Innovative Science<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.waters.com/waters/library.htm?locale=en_US&amp;lid=135123293&amp;cid=511436&amp;srsltid=AfmBOoripwfSGOjTFXNWqjDHknCTbtr0G9sKgb9BsUD-L9avphhNaGuH">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul></li><li>Application Notebook: Alliance iS<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008280en_e9d283fb41.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.cz/products/210">Alliance iS </a>Product Information</li><li>ICH Q14 Enhanced Approach: Tools in Empower Software to Support Your Analytical Procedure Development<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cdn.technologynetworks.com/TN/resources/PDF/Tools-in-Empower-Software-to-Support-Your-Analytical-Procedure-Development.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wyatt.com/products/instruments/multi-angle-light-scattering-detectors-sec-mals.html">MALS Detectors Product Information</a></li></ul><h4>Guides</h4><ul><li>LC Adjustments Made Simple: A Practical Guide<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008065en_88843a7860/720008065en.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul></li><li>Guidebook: Characterization of New Modalities</li><li>Multi-Attribute Methods for Biopharmaceutical Analysis<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/waters_mam_ebook_2023_84c6ae3f04/waters_mam_ebook_2023.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.waters.com/waters/library.htm?lid=135083997&amp;icid=hm-inno_00326&amp;srsltid=AfmBOopUZ0Cbncgz3zb34VIy1ysiVknnwF8Bca5aLAmt2KFOLtB3ZGhc">AQbD Method Development Infographic - Achieve Consistent Reportable Results</a></li></ul>By offering these resources, the LC for Pharma Resource Hub serves as a valuable tool for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and application of liquid chromatography in the pharmaceutical industry.<blockquote>For complete information, please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/experience/elitewatersregional/2426651/4494230/method-management-campaign?partnerref=CZLabrulez">LC Regulated Workflows: Access insights from Pharma industry experts website</a></blockquote>

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Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezLCMS Library in the week of 2nd February 2026? Check out new documents from the field of liquid phase, especially HPLC and LC/MS techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT LCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezICPMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies and Waters Corporation, technical note by Shimadzu and poster by Thermo Fisher Scientific / MSACL!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Quantitative Separation of THC Isomers and Metabolites from Whole Blood</h3>Using Agilent Captiva Enhanced Matrix Removal (EMR) cartridges and LC/MS/MS<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_thc_isomers_captiva_emr_lctq_5994_8664en_agilent_5eb50dc6f9.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>THC isomers (Δ8- and Δ9-THC, in particular) are psychoactive compounds of increasing interest in forensic toxicology, where accurate identification and quantification of these individual isomers and their respective metabolites are essential for legal and clinical assessments. However, an analytical challenge derives from their structural or empirical similarity and the presence of potential isobaric interferences.&nbsp;Isobaric compounds are molecules that are empirically identical, share the same nominal mass, but differ in structure. In the context of THC analysis, CBD and exo-THC are notable isobaric interferences. These compounds can coelute or produce overlapping mass spectral signals, complicating the interpretation of results. CBD, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, shares an identical molecular weight and similar fragmentation pattern with THC isomers, making it difficult to distinguish using conventional mass spectrometry alone. Exo-THC, another structural analog, further adds to the complexity for the same reasons.&nbsp;Without adequate chromatographic separation, these isobaric interferences can lead to false positives or inaccurate quantitation. This is particularly problematic in forensic settings, where precise identification of psychoactive substances is critical. Therefore, a robust analytical method that can resolve these compounds and potential interferents is&nbsp;desirable.&nbsp;This study introduces a workflow that combines enhanced matrix removal (EMR) with LC/MS/MS to achieve baseline separation of THC isomers and their metabolites from the isobaric interferences that were examined within the scope of this application note. The method enables confident separation, identification, and quantification in a single 15-minute analysis.<h4>Experimental</h4><h5>Chromatographic separation and LC/MS/MS detection&nbsp;</h5>This procedure can be accomplished using different instrument configurations. Chromatographic separation was verified using both an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=1260+Infinity+II+LC">Agilent 1260 Infinity II LC</a> and an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=1290+Infinity+II+LC">Agilent&nbsp;1290 Infinity II LC</a>. Analyte detection and quantitation were performed via both an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=6475">Agilent 6475 triple quadrupole LC/MS</a> and an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Ultivo">Agilent&nbsp;Ultivo triple quadrupole LC/MS</a>. Method&nbsp;parameters are detailed in Tables 1 and 2. Detailed MRM transition settings are outlined in Appendix A.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>This study presents an effective, integrated workflow for the separation and quantification of THC isomers and metabolites in whole blood. Agilent&nbsp;Captiva EMR–Lipid cartridges removed sufficient matrix interferences to enable clean extraction and high analyte recovery. Chromatographic separation using an Agilent InfinityLab Poroshell 120 PFP column provided reliable resolution of isobaric compounds, including CBD and exo-THC. Coupled with Agilent LC/MS/MS systems featuring Agilent Jet Stream ionization technology, the method delivered consistent sensitivity and selectivity across a complex panel of analytes. Together, this methodology offers the basis of a streamlined workflow for the separation of Δ8-, Δ9-, and Δ10-THC isomers and their respective hydroxy and carboxy metabolites and potential interferents from whole blood.<h3>2. Shimadzu: Optimization of Supercritical Fluid Extraction Parameters for Vitamins D2, D3, and K1 from Pharmaceutical Preparations</h3><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/c190_e333_6198eb84b9.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Vitamins are organic compounds, essential in small amount, crucial for the normal functioning of the human body, facilitating numerous enzymatic and metabolic functions[1]. Since the human organism cannot produce vitamins, the diet represents the main route of ingestion of these compounds. As consumer awareness grows, reliable information about the vitamin content in foods is becoming a critical issue. However, considering that vitamins could be losses during food processing and storage, the readyto-use multi-vitamin pharmaceutical preparations are becoming widely employed among consumers. These facts, together with the introduction of labelling regulations, introduced the need for ensure the quality control of these types of formulation.<h4>2. Experimental</h4><h5>2.3 Instrumentation</h5>The supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) was carried out by using a SFE pretreatment system (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=Nexera+UC">Shimadzu Nexera UC</a>) equipped with: a CBM-40 controller, an SFE-30A module, an LC-30ADSF CO2 pump, an LC-40D XR modifier pump, an LC-40D make-up pump, an SFC-30A back pressure regulator, a DGU-40 on-line degasser, an FRC-40 fraction collector. A combination of static and dynamic extraction was employed (Figure 2).<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>Considering the obtained results, the vitamins extraction revealed as strictly matrix dependent, according to the formulation excipients. Therefore, detailed study needs to be performed to better understand the vitamin formulation.<h3>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific / MSACL: Simultaneous quantitation and discovery (SQUAD) of fecal bile acids and their conjugates in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)</h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/po_squad_fecal_bile_acids_children_asd_po_en_af787058d3.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>This study presents a Simultaneous Quantitation and Discovery (SQUAD) metabolomics workflow applied to the analysis of fecal bile acids and their microbial conjugates in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) undergoing microbiota transfer therapy (MTT). Bile acids play a key role in lipid metabolism and gut–brain signaling, and alterations in gut microbiota composition in ASD have been linked to disrupted bile acid metabolism. The SQUAD approach was designed to address the need for both targeted quantification of known bile acids and untargeted discovery of novel metabolic features within a single LC–MS injection.The workflow integrates reversed-phase liquid chromatography with advanced mass spectrometry using a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/748">Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid mass spectrometer</a> coupled to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/744">Thermo Scientific Vanquish Horizon UHPLC system</a>. Quantitative analysis was performed using parallel reaction monitoring (PRM) in the linear ion trap, while high-resolution MS¹ scanning in the Orbitrap enabled confident metabolite annotation. The Tribrid architecture—combining a quadrupole, linear ion trap, and Orbitrap—allowed high selectivity and sensitivity, including MSⁿ capabilities for resolving co-eluting structural isomers such as leucine- and isoleucine-conjugated bile acids.Using calibrated bile acid standards, the method achieved absolute quantitation across six orders of magnitude, with limits of quantitation below 1.8 femtomoles on column. The SQUAD workflow was applied to fecal samples collected before and after MTT, revealing distinct shifts in bile acid and lipid-related metabolite profiles following treatment. Multivariate analysis, including principal component analysis (PCA), demonstrated clear separation between pre- and post-treatment samples in the MTT group, while no comparable changes were observed in placebo controls.Overall, the results demonstrate that SQUAD metabolomics enables high-throughput, highly sensitive, and information-rich analysis by combining quantitative rigor with deep metabolic coverage in a single experiment. This integrated LC–MS workflow provides valuable insight into the biochemical effects of microbiome modulation in ASD and highlights the power of Orbitrap Tribrid–based metabolomics for studying complex host–microbiome interactions in clinical research.<h3>4. Waters Corporation: Analysis of Organic Carbonates in Lithium- Ion Battery Electrolyte by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with Mass Detection (MS)</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720009211_en_46cbebda90.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h5>Benefits&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Sensitive method for low-level detection and quantification of carbonate solvents (0.05–1 ppm) and carbonate-based aging products (0.00075–0.0025 ppm) in lithium-ion battery electrolyte solutions using the ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector with SIR acquisition mode.</li><li>Robust chromatographic separation using the XSelect Premier HSS PFP Column under 7 minutes analysis time, operated under reversed-phase conditions.</li></ul>The electrolyte is one of the main components in the lithium-ion battery.1,2 It is a conductive solution that transports lithium ions from the cathode to the anode during the charging process. During discharge, the lithium ions flow from the anode to the cathode. The electrolyte solution is composed of lithium salt dissolved in a mixture of organic solvents.1,2 The organic solvents are typically a mixture of cyclic and linear carbonates, including EC, PC, DMC, EMC, and DEC.2 Lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆) is commonly used as the conducting lithium salt,2 providing the necessary ionic conductivity for efficient battery operation.&nbsp;The LiPF6 salt in carbonate-based systems can exhibit chemical and thermal instability, which can impact the performance of the lithium-ion batteries.2-4 Electrolyte solutions can also degrade, forming aging products including DMDOHC and DEDOHC.2 Various techniques are employed to investigate quality and properties of the electrolytes. Techniques such as scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) offer a comprehensive analysis of an electrolyte’s thermal properties, while rheology measures viscosity of the conductivity solutions.1 Additionally, chromatographic methods are used to measure the quantity of carbonate solvents in electrolyte solutions.2-4 Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) are common techniques used to investigate carbonate-based electrolytes.3&nbsp;In this application note, an HPLC method with mass detection was developed for the analysis of five common carbonate solvents and two carbonate-based aging products (Table 1). The method employed an ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector coupled with an Arc Premier System. Method performance characteristics including limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), linearity and system suitability were demonstrated. Additionally, the developed method was applied for the analysis of LiPF6-based electrolyte solution.<h4>Experimental</h4><h5>Method Conditions&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>System: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/306">Arc Premier System</a>, Column Manager with active pre-heating, PDA and the ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector&nbsp;</li><li>Column: XSelect Premier HSS PFP Column, 2.5 µm, 4.6 mm x 100 mm (Waters, p/n: 186010051)</li><li>MS system: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1543">ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector</a></li></ul><h5>Data Management&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Chromatography data software (CDS): <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/627">Empower™ 3.6.1</a></li></ul><h4>Results and Discussion&nbsp;</h4>Chromatographic columns with a wide range of selectivity were explored during this study to ensure separation between carbonate solvents and carbonate-based aging products. The selected columns (XSelect Premier CSH™ C18, XSelect Premier CSH Phenyl Hexyl, XSelect Premier HSS T3, XSelect Premier HSS PFP) were tested with acetonitrile and methanol solvents. The study showed that XSelect Premier HSS PFP Column with methanol provided the best retentivity and separation for all analytes (Figure 1). The method successfully separated carbonate solutions and carbonate-based aging products in less than a 7-minute gradient time. The MS total ion chromatogram (TIC) data was collected across the mass range of 35–300 Da using electrospray ionization in positive (ESI+) mode (Figure 1A). The mass spectral data facilitated quick and accurate identification of the components. The carbonate solvents formed [M + H]+ molecular ions, while the selected aging products formed sodium adducts, [M + Na]+. These ions were measured using a selected ion recording (SIR) acquisition mode, which determines intensity for a single ion of interest (Figure 1B).<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>A sensitive and reliable HPLC-MS method using the Arc Premier System coupled with the ACQUITY QDa II Mass Detector was developed for the analysis of carbonate solvents and carbonate-based aging products in lithium-ion battery electrolyte. This reversed-phase LC method successfully separated all five carbonate solvents (EC, PC, DMC, EMC, DEC) and two aging products (DMDOHC/DEDOHC) on an XSelect Premier HSS PFP Column. Low-level quantification limits were achieved using SIR acquisition mode ranging from 0.05 to 1 ppm and 0.00075–0.0025 ppm for carbonate solvents and aging products, respectively. The method was demonstrated to be applicable for the analysis of lithium-ion battery electrolyte.

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Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezLCMS Library in the week of 13th July 2026? Check out new documents from the field of liquid phase, especially HPLC and LC/MS techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT LCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezICPMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you posters by Agilent Technologies / ASMS, Shimadzu / ASMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific / HPLC Symposium and Waters Corporation / HPLC Symposium and technical note by KNAUER!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies / ASMS: Intact Protein Analysis in Plasma Using Automated 2D-LC/TOF with Multiple Heart-Cutting</h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/po_intact_protein_mhc_2d_lc_tof_wp_679_asms_2026_en_agilent_edb54f4854.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Direct intact and top-down protein analysis enables comprehensive characterization of proteoforms, post-translational modifications, and fragments that are often lost in bottom-up workflows.1 However, intact mass analysis in complex biological matrices such as whole plasma is challenged by extreme dynamic range and ion suppression, commonly necessitating affinity-based enrichment.&nbsp;Here, we demonstrate a non-affinity, orthogonal separation strategy using a 2D-LC/TOF workflow with multi-heart-cutting for native intact protein analysis directly in plasma. Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) trastuzumab and antibody-drug conjugate T-DM1, were used as model systems to evaluate performance.&nbsp;The workflow employs an Agilent 1290 Infinity III 2D-LC system for orthogonal separations and precise multiple heart-cutting, coupled to a high-resolution, high-sensitivity Agilent 6230C Accurate Mass TOF LC/MS System.<h4>Experimental</h4><h5>Instrumentation&nbsp;</h5><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=1290+Infinity+III+2D-LC">Agilent 1290 Infinity III 2D-LC system </a>comprised the following modules:&nbsp;<ul><li>1290 Infinity III Bio Multisampler with Thermostat (G7137A)&nbsp;</li><li>1290 Infinity III Multicolumn Thermostat (G7116B)&nbsp;</li><li>1290 Infinity III Diode Array Detector (G7117B) with Max-Light cartridge cell (G7117-60020)&nbsp;</li><li>1260 Infinity III Bio Flexible Pump (G7131C)&nbsp;</li><li>1290 Infinity III Bio High-speed Pump (G7132A)&nbsp;</li><li>1290 Infinity Valve Drive (G1170A) with 2D-LC ASM Valve (G5643B)&nbsp;</li><li>Two 1290 Infinity III Valve Drives (G1170A) with multiple heart-cutting valves (G5642-64000) equipped with 40 µL Bio loops&nbsp;</li><li>1290 Infinity III Valve Drive (G1170A) with a 2- position/6-port valve (G4231A) (used as a diverter valve)&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=6230C">Agilent 6230C Accurate Mass TOF LC/MS System</a></li></ul><h5>LC/MS Analysis&nbsp;</h5>Data acquisition and analysis were carried out using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=MassHunter+acquisition">MassHunter acquisition</a> (12.2), <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=BioConfirm">BioConfirm</a> (12.1) and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=MassHunter+Qualitative+Analysis">MassHunter Qualitative Analysis </a>(13.0) software.<h4>Conclusions</h4><ul><li>Agilent 2D-LC enables direct native MS analysis of intact proteins from plasma without affinity-based enrichment.&nbsp;</li><li>UV-guided and multiple heart-cutting simplify 2D-LC method development and provide high-resolution isolation of native proteins from complex biological matrices such as plasma.&nbsp;</li><li>The Agilent 6230C Accurate Mass TOF delivers high sensitivity and excellent mass accuracy, enabling confident intact protein characterization under native conditions.</li></ul><h3>2. KNAUER: Mind the pressure in preparative up-scaling – effects of particle size and solvent composition on back pressure</h3><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VTN_0051_knauer_mind_the_pressure_in_preparative_up_scaling_effects_of_particle_size_and_solvent_comp_12e49884d3.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The back pressure of a chromatographic system is generated by the system components, the capillaries, the column, the solvent, and the applied flow rate. Each system has a maximum pressure which it can sustain, and therefore the pressure must be monitored as it is a limiting factor during method development. The back pressure generated by a column is dependent on the particle size and its length. The development of a preparative method is ideally performed on an analytical scale and after optimization the method is then scaled up to preparative scale.As preparative HPLC systems normally have lower maximum pressures, it is important to keep the generated pressure in the range of the later preparative system.&nbsp;The larger the particles of the column material are, the lower will be the generated back pressure. With increasing particle size, the resolution is decreasing at the same time. Depending on the separation task, the resolution can be a critical point, and it is important to find the right compromise between resolution and backpressure. Additionally, larger particles are significantly less price intensive, which is another factor to be considered especially for large scale purifications. Often solvent mixtures of water with acetonitrile, methanol or ethanol are used for reverse phased methods. Depending on the organic solvent composition, the generated back pressure differs significantly which could be reduced by changing the solvent composition slightly or the organic solvent if possible. The back pressure generated by the solvent will not or only slightly change during the up-scaling process.&nbsp;Here, the influence of particle size, flow rate and solvent composition on the back pressure was evaluated. Further, a practical scale-up was performed to evaluate the values obtained on analytical scale to those in larger scale.<h4>User Tips:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>What is the finale scale you want to operate later?&nbsp;</li><li>What are the pressure limitations of the preparative system?&nbsp;</li><li>Be aware of the solvent back pressure&nbsp;</li><li>Consider particle size not only for best separation&nbsp;</li><li>Consider the flow rate</li></ul><h4>MATERIAL AND METHODS&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Pump: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/2372">AZURA® P 6.1LHPG</a>, 10 ml, sst&nbsp;</li><li>Autosampler: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/2375">AZURA AS 6.1L</a></li><li>Detector: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/2423">UV AZURA DAD 2.1L&nbsp;</a></li><li>Flow cell: Pressure proof 10 mm, 10 µl, 300 bar&nbsp;</li><li>Thermostat: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/2376">CT2.1&nbsp;</a></li><li>Columns:&nbsp;<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1633">Eurospher II 100-5 C18, 150 x 4.6 mm&nbsp;</a></li><li>Eurospher II 100-10 C18, 150 x 4.6 mm&nbsp;</li><li>Eurospher II 100-15 C18, 150 x 4.6 mm&nbsp;</li><li>Eurospher II 100-20/45 C18, 150 x 4.6 mm &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Software&nbsp;<ul><li>ClarityChrom 10.1&nbsp;</li><li>ClarityChrom 10.1 PDA extension</li></ul></li></ul><h4>CONCLUSION&nbsp;</h4>The back pressures of four C18 150 x 4.6 mm columns, which differed only in particle size were measured and compared at different flow rates and solvent compositions. As expected, the 5 µm column showed the highest and the 20/45 µm column the lowest back pressure at all tested conditions. The pressure curves of ethanol and methanol gradients were similar, with a maximum pressure at approximately 50% solvent. The pressure curve of the acetonitrile gradient differed from the other two, showing the highest pressure at a lower organic solvent content of approximately 35%, after which the pressure dropped. Ethanol showed the highest pressure, followed by methanol and then acetonitrile. Determining the column back pressure at an analytical scale is an important tool during preparative method development. Ideally, if a linear scale up from the analytical to the preparative scale is conducted, the column back pressure should stay the same. This helps to predict if the method can be scaled up to the desired size in terms of back pressure.<h3>3. Shimadzu / ASMS: Enhanced Quantification of Emerging UV Filter Contaminants in Drinking Water Using Optimized LC-MS/MS Technique</h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/TP_121_Enhanced_Quantification_of_Emerging_UV_Filter_Contaminants_in_Drinking_Water_Using_Optimized_LC_MSMS_Technique_e733c64828.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Ultraviolet (UV) filter chemicals from sunscreens and personal care products are increasingly recognized as emerging contaminants of concern in drinking water1 . Their persistence and reported biological effects highlight the need for sensitive and reliable monitoring approaches2 . The objectives were to optimize quantitation to achieve ppt level detection without offline extraction and assess the occurrence of these compounds in multiple drinking water matrices. In this study, 20 UV filters were analyzed using a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=LCMS-8060RX">Shimadzu LCMS8060RX triple quadrupole mass spectrometer.</a><h4>Conclusion</h4>A highly sensitive, precise, and robust direct injection LC–MS/MS method enables sub-ppt to high-ppb quantification of 20 UV filters in drinking water. Overall, the highly sensitive and robust Shimadzu LCMS-8060RX Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer combined with this extraction-free workflow provides a simple, reliable, and high-throughput approach for quantifying emerging UV filters at ng/L concentrations in drinking water.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific / HPLC Symposium: Comparison of biocompatible and inert UHPLC systems for LC-UV quantitation of large RNA</h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/po_004752_hplc_vanquish_amplify_metal_sensitive_analyte_analysis_po004752_na_en_ff99cfde49.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Accurate LC-UV analysis of large RNA and oligonucleotide therapeutics requires highly inert chromatographic flow paths because interactions between the negatively charged phosphodiester backbone and metallic surfaces can cause analyte loss, peak broadening, and reduced quantitative sensitivity, particularly at low concentration.&nbsp;Here, an inert UHPLC system – Vanquish Amplify system, incorporating inert-coated flow path components was evaluated against a biocompatible UHPLC configuration using MP35N alloy capillaries and additionally against a commercially available inert UHPLC platform. Large RNA fragments of 500 and 5000 nucleotides were analyzed by IP-RPLC to assess the difference between these systems. To further investigate flow path interactions, adenosine 5′- (α,β-methylene) diphosphate (AMPcP), a metal-sensitive analyte, was analyzed alongside adenosine, a noninteracting reference compound.<h5>Material and Methods</h5><ul><li>Instrumentation: Thermo Scientific Vanquish Amplify UHPLC system</li><li>Column: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=3&amp;search=SurePac+Oligo">Thermo Scientific SurePac Oligo RP MDi HPLC column</a>, 2.5 µm 2.1 X 50 mm (P/N: 43712-052132</li><li>Data Analysis: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">The Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Software 7.3.2 MUc Chromatography Data System (CDS)</a> was used for all data acquisition and analysis.</li></ul><h4>Conclusions&nbsp;</h4>Using AMPcP with the Vanquish Amplify system demonstrated up to a twofold increase in sensitivity compared to systems with MP35N fluidics under conditions where metal interactions are most pronounced&nbsp;For large RNA, the Vanquish Amplify UHPLC system delivered 1.25–1.35× higher signal intensity compared to systems with MP35N fluidics, enabling reduced sample consumption and improved quantitative reliability.&nbsp;The Vanquish Amplify UHPLC system demonstrated comparable system inertness under the tested conditions for larger RNA fragments (5,000 nt) and slightly better system inertness for smaller fragments (500 nt) in this study than the MaxPeak HPS containing system, based on peak height and area comparisons using an external UV detector<h3>5. Waters Corporation / HPLC Symposium: Development and Transfer of Quantitative Analytical Methods using Universal Detectors</h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720009493_8cbe4c3cc2.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><div><div><section><div><div><div><div><div><div>Universal detectors such as Charged Aerosol Detection (CAD) and Evaporative Light Scattering Detection (ELSD) provide valuable alternatives to traditional LC detectors including UV, fluorescence, and mass spectrometry, particularly for analytes lacking chromophores. Although both detectors are suitable for quantitative analysis, they rely on different detection principles—CAD measures the electrical charge transferred to aerosol particles, whereas ELSD detects light scattered by dried analyte particles. Because both detectors exhibit non-linear responses, quantitative methods typically require calibration models such as log-log linear or quadratic regression rather than conventional linear calibration. The poster discusses key considerations for developing robust quantitative methods and highlights the challenges associated with transferring methods between different universal detection platforms.To demonstrate detector transferability, the authors migrated a HILIC method for sugar analysis in fruit juice from ELSD to CAD. The separation was performed on a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/306">Waters Arc HPLC System</a> equipped with an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=5&amp;search=XBridge+BEH+Amide">XBridge BEH Amide</a> (4.6 × 150 mm, 2.5 μm) column using a water/acetonitrile gradient containing triethylamine. While the chromatographic conditions remained unchanged, CAD detector parameters were optimized. Both detectors produced highly comparable quantitative performance across a calibration range of 50–1000 μg/mL, achieving calibration coefficients (R²) above 0.995, area RSD values below 1.5%, and nearly identical concentrations of fructose, sorbitol, glucose, and sucrose in an apple juice sample. These results demonstrate that quantitative HILIC methods can be successfully transferred between ELSD and CAD with only detector-specific optimization.The poster also evaluates method transfer between different CAD platforms using the USP Deoxycholic Acid assay. The method was implemented on a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/198">Waters ACQUITY UPLC H-Class PLUS System</a> with an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1823">XBridge BEH C18</a> (4.6 × 150 mm, 3.5 μm) column and compared against a competing LC/CAD system. After scaling the method according to USP Chapter &lt;621&gt;, both systems met all USP system suitability requirements, including repeatability and signal-to-noise criteria. Quantitative results for deoxycholic acid and related impurities were virtually identical, confirming that validated CAD methods can be reliably transferred between different vendors' LC/CAD platforms without compromising analytical performance.Overall, the study demonstrates that both ELSD and CAD are robust universal detection techniques for quantitative liquid chromatography. While method transfer between identical detector types is generally straightforward, successful migration between ELSD and CAD—or between different CAD systems—requires careful optimization of detector parameters while preserving chromatographic conditions. The presented workflows illustrate that with appropriate calibration and detector tuning, laboratories can achieve equivalent sensitivity, precision, and quantitative accuracy, facilitating method standardization and transfer across analytical platforms.</div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div>

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<h3>How about a coffee break along with a bite of LC? Here you go!</h3><h4>Welcome to the webinar series dedicated to Liquid Chromatography: LC Coffee Breaks Free Webinar Series</h4>Each episode focuses on answering a specific challenge faced by chromatographers, helping you improve efficiency, solve problems faster, and stay up to date with the latest trends in Liquid Chromatography.<h4>Episode 1 Mastering Overpressure - Prevention and Solutions that Work</h4><ul><li>📆August 06, 2026</li><li>🕑14:00 CEST</li><li>Speaker: Walter Migliaccio (Sales Application Chemist, Waters)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6410">Registration</a></li></ul>Overpressure is a common LC challenge that can lead to downtime and unreliable results.&nbsp;Learn or review how to:<ul><li>Identify key causes and solve them</li><li>Prevent issues in practical ways</li></ul><h4>Episode 2 Strategies to Identify and Reduce Carryover</h4><ul><li>📆September 15, 2026</li><li>🕑14:00 CEST</li><li>Speaker: Andrea Hoehnel (Senior Sales Applications Chemist, Waters)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6418">Registration</a></li></ul>Carryover can compromise accuracy and productivity in LC analyses.&nbsp;Join this webinar to:<ul><li>gain actionable insights into detecting carryover sources&nbsp;</li><li>implement effective solutions for more robust and reproducible results.</li></ul><h4>Episode 3 From RI to CAD: How Universal LC Detectors Compare in Real World Performance</h4><ul><li>📆October 15, 2026</li><li>🕑14:00 CEST</li><li>Speaker: Pawel Bigos (Senior Scientist, Waters Corporation)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6419">Registration</a></li></ul>What will you learn<ul><li>Gain practical understand on detectors ideal use cases</li><li>Learn how to select the right universal detector to improve your analysis</li></ul><h4>Episode 4 Why My Method Doesn't Transfer Smoothly?</h4><ul><li>📆November 5, 2026</li><li>🕑14:00 CET</li><li>Speaker: Norris Wong (Senior Evaluation Scientist, Waters Corporation)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6420">Registration</a></li></ul>Method transfer issues can lead to delays, inconsistent data, and costly rework.Join this webinar to:<ul><li>Understand the root causes of transfer failures</li><li>Learn best practices for achieving reliable, reproducible liquid chromatography methods across different systems and environments</li></ul><h4>Episode 5 Binary or Quaternary? Choosing the Fit-for-Purpose Gradient System</h4><ul><li>📆December 17, 2026</li><li>🕑14:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/6421">Registration</a></li></ul>Clearly understand the strengths, limitations, and impact of your gradient systems can make the difference in your method performances.Join this webinar to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Learn what to consider to select the best solution for your needs</li><li>Get practical tips to optimize your separations and support your analytical goals</li></ul><h4>Why you should attend</h4><ul><li>Get practical, users insights you can immediately apply in your daily LC laboratory work.&nbsp;</li><li>In just a short coffee-break session, you'll gain valuable tips on troubleshooting, method development, method transfer, technology updates, column chemistries, and real-world applications.</li></ul>

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