If you have been following my <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://concentratingonchromatography.com/">Concentrating on Chromatography podcast</a>, you know that I am constantly searching for the cutting edge of separation science. After years of interviewing the brightest minds in the field, it has become clear to me that the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/218">Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW)</a> is undeniably the best up-and-coming event in our industry.While I was unfortunately traveling in Asia during the most recent session, I was able to catch every detail thanks to the incredible work of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/1">LabRulez</a>. A huge thank you to Ivo Novotný and the LabRulez team for providing <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg-M6fM-05MrGrDggkl_UKzzcHPWPmssh">Open Access video presentations</a> of the event. Their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/">portal </a>is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs to find technical information quickly and efficiently.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_2_65b378bf01.jpg" alt="Organomation: MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_2_65b378bf01.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1044" height="455"><h3>The Minds Behind the Magic</h3>I have had the privilege of featuring the core organizers of MDCW on my podcast, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Katelynn+Perrault+Uptmor">Katelynn Perrault Uptmor</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Dwight+Stoll">Dwight Stoll</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Petr+Vozka">Petr Vozka</a>. Their dedication to creating a space where forensic chemistry, environmental analysis, and metabolomics intersect is what makes this workshop so unique. The event is a perfect showcase for how multidimensional techniques—like GC×GC and 2D-LC—are essential for tackling the world's most complex samples.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_265c9ec21e.jpg" alt="Organomation: MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_265c9ec21e.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="792" height="230"><h3>Where Sample Prep Meets High-Resolution Analysis</h3>As we often discuss at Organomation, even the most advanced chromatographic systems depend on meticulous sample preparation. Two presentations highlighted in the LabRulez playlist perfectly illustrate the critical role of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-solvent-evaporation">solvent evaporation</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-sample-concentration">sample concentration</a>.<h3>Chemical Fingerprints: Emma Macturk’s Quest for Hidden Data</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5197sp6IY">Emma Macturk</a>, working in Dr. Katelynn Perrault Uptmor’s lab, is redefining how we look at one of the oldest forms of forensic evidence: the fingerprint. While traditional forensics relies on the physical patterns of ridges and whorls, these are often incomplete or smudged in real-world scenarios. Emma’s research shifts the focus to the chemical residue left behind, which can provide vital "class characteristics" like the biological sex and relative age of a suspect.Her optimized workflow is a masterclass in handling complex biological matrices. Using a cotton swab to extract residue from surfaces, the samples are centrifuged and then "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/article/5392">blown down</a>" (a critical concentration step for any trace analysis) before <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-reconstitution">being reconstituted for GC×GC-TOFMS</a>.What makes her work truly fascinating—and highly relevant for our readers at Organomation—is the discovery of anthropogenic compounds. Emma identified UVB blockers like octocrylene and various moisturizers hidden within the natural sterols and fatty acids of the skin. The power of multidimensional chromatography allows forensic scientists to resolve these external "lifestyle" markers from endogenous skin compounds, potentially providing a much more detailed profile of a suspect than a physical print ever could.<h3>The "Green" Revolution: Grace Saunders and the Future of Ballistics</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClD4fjZMNtA">Grace Saunders</a> addressed a looming crisis in forensic ballistics: the shift toward "green ammunition." For decades, the gold standard for detecting gunshot residue (GSR) has been SEM-EDS, which looks for heavy metals like lead, barium, and antimony. However, modern environmental and health standards are leading manufacturers to omit these metals. This means that traditional standards are failing to identify GSR in cases involving green rounds.Grace’s research proposes a dual-pronged approach, using GC×GC to target Organic Gunshot Residue (OGSR). Her liquid extraction protocol is meticulous: samples are extracted in methanol, "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-evaporation-to-dryness">evaporated to dryness under nitrogen</a>," and then reconstituted. This ensures that volatile and semi-volatile nitroaromatic compounds, such as nitroglycerin and diphenylamine, are concentrated enough for detection.By optimizing parameters like the modulation period (2.5 seconds) and switching to hydrogen carrier gas, Grace was able to resolve these critical markers from the complex background "noise" of human skin. Her work isn't just about better chemistry; it’s about legal survival. As she noted, forensic methods must meet Federal Rule 702 for admissibility in court. Without the organic profiling Grace is developing, evidence from a "green" firearm discharge might never make it past a judge.<h3>The Future of Chromatography</h3>The workshop also featured brilliant presenters like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJm_JwHbArE">Ryland Giebelhaus</a>, whose work on the metabolomics of cannabis exposure during pregnancy shows the real-world impact of these technologies.The MDCW isn't just another conference; it is a community-driven powerhouse that bridges the gap between proof-of-concept and field-ready applications. Whether you are looking for advanced data reduction strategies or the latest in high-resolution mass spectrometry, this is the event to watch.<blockquote>If you missed it this year like I did, I highly recommend visiting the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?search=MDCW">LabRulez portal</a> to see the full breadth of research presented!</blockquote>

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Anna Vanluchene&nbsp;from UCT Prague’s&nbsp;Department of Chemical Engineering has received a&nbsp;prestigious start-up grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund. However, she did not receive funding right away. In this interview, she describes how she developed ten versions of her&nbsp;Illuminating Flow&nbsp;project idea (combining photocatalysis with flow reactors for pharmaceutical synthesis). She explains why she considers perseverance to be crucial when applying for grants, how international experience has influenced her approach to team management, and how her research can reduce the chemical industry’s&nbsp;dependence on fossil fuels and imports from China.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg 127w," sizes="100vw" width="1128" height="1387"><h5>What did the Dagmar Procházková Fund grant mean to you?</h5>I&nbsp;consider it to be a&nbsp;great success. It is the first injection of funding that will allow me to ensure full independence for my research endeavour, to start my own research group, and to fund students so I&nbsp;can get started properly.<h5>What have been your previous experiences with grants?</h5>During my doctorate, a cotutelle (international doctorate under dual supervision), I&nbsp;was funded by a&nbsp;grant from the French government. Then I&nbsp;worked at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (CAS) and received a&nbsp;Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship to go abroad. The idea for my now-funded project was developed about two years ago and, since then, I&nbsp;have gradually developed and adapted the idea for various grant calls. I&nbsp;submitted about ten different versions of the proposal. I&nbsp;did not receive a&nbsp;grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund last year, but this year, my application was successful.<h5>This probably requires a&nbsp;great deal of patience and perseverance.</h5>Certainly, because the success rates for most grants have been declining for some time. But as a&nbsp;motivational example, I&nbsp;will tell the story of Timothy Noel, a&nbsp;Belgian professor of chemistry living in the Netherlands. He applied for the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant, which is among the most sought-after in Europe, seven times. But no failure deterred him and eventually he succeeded and opened the door to potentially massive grant funding. He was already one of the world’s&nbsp;top scientists in the field at that time and openly described his journey on his blog <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.noelresearchgroup.com/2022/03/17/my-personal-story-to-obtain-an-erc-grant-7-submissions-4-interviews-and-6-heartbreaks/">blog</a>.<h5>What advice does this convey to other grant applicants and early career researchers?</h5>Start early, read a&nbsp;lot, don’t&nbsp;give up, and—most importantly—apply repeatedly. Learn from rejections and overcome possible frustration from failures. Read blogs and books by successful people, where you will find not only the glorious results of their work, but also the hardships they faced over their entire journeys. Of course, building your team and laboratory is impossible without finances. I&nbsp;myself still hope that I&nbsp;will be able to receive even bigger grants in the future.<h5>How has your international experience influenced your scientific approach?</h5>A&nbsp;lot and on several levels. Different laboratories teach you how to do&nbsp;things differently. You gain varied experience about how different institutions function. You see other people’s&nbsp;positive motivations, their ability to be ambitious without negativity, their involvement in institutional matters, their openness to cooperation with companies (e.g., tech transfers, spin-offs). The most important thing is to broaden your horizons. I&nbsp;see going abroad as a&nbsp;necessity. What I&nbsp;have taken away the most is drive, great support, and the idea that scientific output is not just about metrics, but also about dedication to one’s&nbsp;topic.<h5>What is your Illuminating Flow: Transport Phenomena in Photocatalysis about, in layperson’s&nbsp;terms, and how is it unique?</h5>Most of today’s&nbsp;chemical industry is still based on thermal processes and fossil fuels. Photochemistry enables electrification, where the energy source is photons delivered by LEDs, which can generate electricity from renewable sources. Current research focuses mainly on chemical reactions and their mechanisms, but as a&nbsp;chemical engineer, I&nbsp;focus on designing processes and reactors suitable for industrial use. In batch reactors, light fades rapidly with distance from a&nbsp;source, so much of a&nbsp;reaction mixture is not illuminated. Flow reactors solve this problem, but they bring new challenges such as working with solid catalysts and subsequently scaling up production and achieving higher production rates of the desired chemicals at a&nbsp;given scale.One can imagine a&nbsp;transparent tube with a&nbsp;catalyst on the walls, upon which light shines and through which reactants flow. This project has a&nbsp;unique emphasis on engineering solutions and overall process efficiency.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg 241w," sizes="100vw" width="1228" height="799"><h5>So, were you inspired by a&nbsp;gap in the market to connect photocatalysis with transport phenomena?</h5>Exactly. I&nbsp;combine my areas of expertise: microfluidics, photocatalytic degradation of organic substances (CAS), and synthesis (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship). The idea itself is not new, and pharmaceutical companies are very interested in “greener” photochemistry, but in practice, there is often a&nbsp;lack of appropriate engineering solutions and apparatus for industrial use.<h5>What are the practical applications of your work and what substances are you focusing on?</h5>Mainly on pharmaceuticals and on the synthesis of so-called fine chemicals, which are often the building blocks for the production of pharmaceuticals. There is also a&nbsp;geopolitical dimension to this, i.e. less dependence on imports from China and sustainable synthesis in Europe where it makes economic sense.<h5>And what chemicals are you specifically talking about?</h5>For example, building blocks for advanced synthesis, compounds prepared by trifluoromethylation reactions, or products of oxidation reactions with singlet oxygen. At the same time, we focus on reactions that are, in the classical design process, less safe or technologically demanding, where new approaches, such as photochemistry in flow reactors, could be safer and have better process control. Of course, this is not a&nbsp;universal solution for all types of reactions.<h5>The goal of this project?</h5>I&nbsp;plan to start a&nbsp;fully functional laboratory and research team, create high-quality experimental data on selected molecules and based on them, try to build cooperation with industrial partners. Without data, it is impossible to come to companies with just an idea. Within three years, I&nbsp;would like to have results that can be realistically presented and further developed.<h5>What are the main challenges in transport phenomena during photocatalysis?</h5>The methodology for repeatability of experiments in photochemistry is relatively demanding and there are unforeseen obstacles in building apparatus. Also, the scale-up from microliters to a&nbsp;larger scale.<h5>What methodology will you use, and how big are the microreactors and their flow rates?</h5>I&nbsp;have two different directions in methodological design. The first direction involves microreactors the size of a&nbsp;laboratory slide. You make a&nbsp;structure using a&nbsp;laser, and then you have to cast it and make a&nbsp;microreactor. This allows you to quickly adjust the geometry of the reactor. This method is, of course, not applicable in the commercial setting, but it is ideal for studying transport phenomena and precise measurements.The second direction involves reactors that are flow cells. These are already larger, approximately 15 x 15 centimetres, and their flow rates are in the order of millilitres per hour. This is the initial scale that we will further increase during the project.<h5>There is a&nbsp;big difference between a&nbsp;flow rate of microlitres per hour and industrial needs. Will it not work differently in reality?</h5>Our research will focus on studying the phenomena themselves for now, and scaling will be addressed later. In addition, we will combine the experimental data obtained with computer simulations that will help design suitable conditions for a&nbsp;larger scale. For some high-value fine chemicals, these scales, combined with continuous operation or parallelization of reactors, may already be practically usable.<h5>What catalysts will you use and how will you attach them to the reactor walls?</h5>I&nbsp;am focusing on heterogeneous photocatalysis, and we will mainly use graphitic carbon nitride and its more advanced modifications. These are semiconductor materials that can be synthesized relatively easily and are suitable for immobilization on glass reactor walls. A&nbsp;key part of this project is the creation of a&nbsp;stable catalytic layer for long-term flow-through operations. To increase the contact of reactants with the catalyst, we will also consider multiphase modes, for example, gas bubbling, in order to disrupt the otherwise laminar flow.<h5>Why did you choose this field and the Department of Chemical Engineering?</h5>During my postdoc in Belgium, the department had an opening for an Assistant Professor position that caught my attention and I&nbsp;applied for it. I&nbsp;did my undergraduate, graduate, and initial doctoral studies here, and I&nbsp;love the department. I&nbsp;have a&nbsp;Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree in Chemistry.<h5>Are you collaborating with anyone?</h5>We collaborate with BUT Brno focusing on creating layers and immobilizing catalysts on glass, as well as with the Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. And as for organic synthesis, we are connected with Ghent University via postdoc internships. At the same time, my colleague Viola Tokárová and I&nbsp;received a&nbsp;Czech Science Foundation grant in cooperation with BUT Brno and Masaryk University, with our part of the project focusing on the use of flow reactors for photochemical reactions and testing the antibacterial properties of photocatalytic materials. And I&nbsp;am writing other grant proposals in which I&nbsp;am trying to build new collaborations.<h5>What does the creation of an independent research group at UCT Prague look like?</h5>I&nbsp;started by renovating the premises that were assigned to me and gradually building my team. It is important for research work to have Ph.D. students; I&nbsp;have already hired one and we will recruit more. In addition to building the group, I&nbsp;will engage in securing further funding for the group, so I&nbsp;will be writing more grant proposals. It is important to think far enough in advance when it comes to prospective funding for a&nbsp;research group.<h5>What type of students are you looking for?</h5>The laboratory and team I&nbsp;are building will be very multidisciplinary, just like the area I&nbsp;am working on. That is why I&nbsp;am looking for students who are attracted to true multidisciplinary research, those who, for example, have knowledge of engineering, but who don’t&nbsp;mind a&nbsp;little bit of pure chemistry. One student in their own right does not have to (and cannot) know every subject, so I&nbsp;will ideally have a&nbsp;team consisting of different people with different research backgrounds. Motivated, DIY-type students who would rather enthusiastically build or invent something themselves than conduct repetitive measurements. Organic or analytical chemists will also find their place here. If this topic is interesting to students in any way, they can definitely contact me. I&nbsp;am also open to interdepartmental cooperation with other UCT Prague Faculties.<h5>How would you describe your path to photocatalysis/chemical engineering?</h5>Studying Chemistry as an undergrad gave me a&nbsp;broad perspective, but I&nbsp;was gradually narrowing my focus and eventually chose engineering. Chemical engineering intrigued me with its logic and was the easiest for me to grasp at the time. But I&nbsp;have always enjoyed working on projects more than the studies themselves. Even during my Bachelor studies, I&nbsp;really enjoyed and was interested in the Professor Štěpánek Group’s&nbsp;projects, where I&nbsp;was doing something completely different than I&nbsp;do&nbsp;now. I&nbsp;only got into photochemistry during my time at CAS and then, during my postdoctoral fellowship, I&nbsp;devoted myself to electrochemistry. My current focus is, thus, a&nbsp;natural interlinking of all these areas. Consequentially, I&nbsp;developed an awareness of the necessity to become independent and return to the department with my own, different research agenda, which, in my opinion, is an important and correct basis for establishing my own research group.<h5>What is the biggest challenge of this project for you?</h5>The transition from being a&nbsp;postdoc to a&nbsp;leadership position is a&nbsp;big change for me and I&nbsp;think it is not talked about enough. It means a&nbsp;shift from my own experimental work to leading a&nbsp;team, planning and delegating tasks, and motivating students. From a&nbsp;practical point of view, one of the main challenges is the transfer of reactions from the microscale to functional systems, the construction of reactors, the immobilization of catalysts, and generally confirming that this direction makes sense in the long term and that it has future potential.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg 155w," sizes="100vw" width="830" height="839">

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Kinetex HILIC is a core-shell particle with unbonded silica, providing selectivity for retaining and separating polar compounds in HILIC chromatography.

Hydrophilic Polar Selectivity and Performance!The Kinetex HILIC is a core shell based particle with a unbonded silica phase is used under hydrophilic interaction chromatography conditions to provide the selectivity needed for the retention and separation of polar compounds. This versatile column can easily upgrade existing fully porous 5 µm and 3 µm methods to shorten run time, increase sensitivity, and even provide greater resolution with much higher efficiency levels.<ul><li>Compatible with All Analytical HPLC/UHPLC Systems</li><li>Unique Polar Retentive L3 Silica</li><li>Unbonded Silica Phase</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Kinetex_Core_Shell_HILIC_HPLC_Column_9ff82b0e20.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Kinetex Core-Shell HILIC HPLC Column" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Kinetex_Core_Shell_HILIC_HPLC_Column_9ff82b0e20.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"><ul><li>Carbon Load: 0 %</li><li>Particle Size (μm): 5</li><li>Recommended Use: Retention and separation of polar compounds hydrophilic interaction chromatography conditions</li></ul><h4>Alternative Polar Selectivity to a C18 &nbsp;</h4>A Core-Shell based silica phase that combines high-performance with novel polar HILIC selectivity.<h4>Increase Polar Retention</h4>Used under HILIC running conditions, this phase provides the highest polar selectivity for retention and separation of hydrophilic compounds.<blockquote>Stationary phase Kinetex Core-Shell HILIC is provided in these column types: analytical and preparative</blockquote>Axia Packed Preparative Columns<ul><li>Column length (mm): 100, 150, 250</li><li>Column ID (mm): 21.2</li><li>Particle size (µm): 5</li></ul><h3>Kinetex Core-Shell Technology Columns</h3>Kinetex Core-Shell Technology delivers dramatic improvements in efficiency over conventional fully porous media, which can be leveraged to increase resolution, significantly improve productivity, reduce solvent consumption, and decrease costs. Whether you are running high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) methods, the Kinetex core-shell family can deliver shockingly improved performance over the current column you are using. Phenomenex designs, manufactures, and sells its very own silica and organo-silica core-shell particles.Advantages of Kinetex HPLC Columns<ul><li>Performance gains on ANY liquid chromatography system</li><li>System-to-system and lab-to-lab method portability</li><li>Improve the productivity of older, established methods.</li></ul><h4>How Does Core-Shell Technology Work?</h4>Core-shell technology in chromatography is a revolutionary approach that enhances the efficiency of HPLC systems while minimizing costs. Core-shell particles are designed with a solid, non-porous silica core surrounded by a porous outer layer. This unique structure allows for faster analyte mass transfer between the mobile and stationary phases, as diffusion occurs only through the thin, porous shell rather than the entire particle. This minimizes band broadening, leading to higher separation efficiency and sharper peaks.The consistency in size and shape of core-shell particles further enhances separation efficiency by reducing variability in analyte movement. As a result, core-shell HPLC columns provide high efficiency and resolution at lower backpressures, making them an ideal choice for labs looking to improve their existing HPLC systems without the need for costly UHPLC equipment.Core-shell technology thus offers a cost-effective alternative to upgrading to UHPLC systems, enabling labs to maximize the efficiency of their current HPLC setups. The formation of these particles through advanced sol-gel processing techniques ensures uniformity and reliability, making them a valuable tool in modern chromatography. By using the Kinetex HPLC column, laboratories can achieve faster analysis times and higher productivity while maintaining excellent separation performance.<h3>Kinetex Core-Shell Performance on Any LC System</h3>The 5 versatile particle sizes allow you to select the best fit for your instrument.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_HPLC_and_UHPLC_Kinetex_Core_Shell_Technology_Columns_5_particle_sizes_bbed75c36f.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Five versatile particle sizes of Kinetex Core-Shell Technology Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_HPLC_and_UHPLC_Kinetex_Core_Shell_Technology_Columns_5_particle_sizes_bbed75c36f.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1341" height="333"><h3>Particle Chemistry</h3>Using sol-gel processing techniques that incorporate nano-structuring technology, a durable, homogeneous porous shell is grown on a solid silica core to create a Kinetex Core-Shell particle. This particle morphology results in less band broadening for all four sources of UHPLC band broadening compared to fully porous particles and thus delivers extremely high efficiencies.<ul><li>Optimized for Ultra-High Performance</li><li>Superior Core-Shell Quality</li><li>Core-Shell Scalability and Portability</li></ul>Kinetex particles are characterized by an exceptionally consistent size distribution, with particles being nearly monodispersed, meaning they are uniform in size. This precise uniformity plays a crucial role in minimizing variability within the column, leading to enhanced separation efficiency and sharper peaks.The nearly monodispersed nature of these particles ensures that the flow of the mobile phase remains consistent, reducing the likelihood of irregularities that can impact results. As a result, Kinetex columns deliver highly reliable and reproducible performance, making them ideal for achieving consistent analytical outcomes acrLC Kinetex Core-Shell Technolooss various applications.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_HPLC_and_UHPLC_Kinetex_Core_Shell_Technology_Columns_Kinetex_Polar_C18_vs_Fully_Porous_phase_a2729b64e5.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Kinetex Polar C18 vs Fully Porous phase" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_HPLC_and_UHPLC_Kinetex_Core_Shell_Technology_Columns_Kinetex_Polar_C18_vs_Fully_Porous_phase_a2729b64e5.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1376" height="581"><h3>Core-shell vs Fully Porous</h3><h4>High-Efficiency‚ High-Density Particle</h4>The combination of a consistent, solid, high-density core along with proprietary column packing technologies in the Kinetex HPLC column ensures optimum bed structure and high column performance. This carefully designed core structure promotes uniform packing of the particles, which is essential for minimizing band-broadening effects that can arise from Eddy Diffusion.The manufacturing process of Kinetex columns is tightly controlled, focusing on factors such as particle size distribution, surface and bonding homogeneity, and packing quality. This meticulous engineering leads to uniform packing and minimized band-broadening, resulting in superior separation efficiency.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Core_shell_vs_Fully_Porous_60601b6fa3.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Core-shell vs Fully Porous.jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Core_shell_vs_Fully_Porous_60601b6fa3.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="904" height="506"><h3>Expand Your Core-Shell Selectivity Toolbox</h3>Kinetex core-shell particle LC columns deliver exceptional performance enhancements across any LC system, offering unmatched efficiency and resolution. With a choice of 11 diverse stationary phases, these columns cater to a wide range of chromatographic applications, ensuring optimal separation for various analytes.Additionally, the availability of five versatile particle sizes allows for precise method tailoring, enabling both high-speed and high-resolution separations. Whether you're using HPLC or UHPLC systems, Kinetex columns provide the flexibility and performance needed to achieve superior analytical results.<h3>Top 5 Pros of Kinetex Core-Shell Technology</h3><ul><li>Productivity: Kinetex Core-Shell Technology significantly enhances method productivity with minimal effort. By simply replacing traditional, fully porous columns with Kinetex HPLC columns, users can achieve better resolution, sensitivity, and overall productivity without extensive method redevelopment. This easy switch allows for immediate improvements in chromatographic performance, making it a cost-effective upgrade to existing methods.</li><li>Portability The Kinetex Core-Shell columns are available in a range of particle sizes (1.3 µm to 5 µm), which ensures method portability across different HPLC and UHPLC systems. This scalability allows for consistent retention and selectivity across various particle sizes while accommodating different backpressure levels, making it easier to transfer methods between instruments.</li><li>Performance Kinetex Core-Shell Technology delivers superior chromatographic efficiency compared to fully porous particles. This efficiency boost enables chromatographers to maximize the performance of their HPLC/UHPLC systems, ensuring optimal results with higher resolution and sharper peaks, even under similar method conditions.</li><li>Phases With 11 unique phase selectivities available, Kinetex Core-Shell Technology offers unmatched versatility for method development. This wide selection of phase chemistries allows for tailored separations and simplified optimization, ensuring the best possible results for a wide range of applications.</li><li>Pressure Kinetex Core-Shell columns provide higher efficiency at lower system backpressures compared to fully porous columns. This allows users to achieve superior chromatographic performance on conventional LC instruments without the need for ultra-high-pressure systems, making it a practical choice for routine analyses.</li></ul>

Phenomenex Lux Cellulose-1 Chiral HPLC Columns

Phenomenex Lux Cellulose-1 chiral HPLC column offers reliable enantiomer separation, matching or exceeding CHIRALCEL® OD® performance across multiple modes.

This universally trusted cellulose phenyl carbamate derivative is absolutely essential to any chiral screen. Lux Cellulose-1 is a guaranteed alternative to CHIRALCEL® OD® and OD-HX. Expect equivalent or better performance when using this Lux phase.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_Cellulose_1_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_f70a9f21a0.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux Cellulose-1" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_Cellulose_1_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_f70a9f21a0.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"><ul><li>Separation Mode: Chiral</li><li>Phase Composition: Regenerated Cellulose (RC)</li><li>Recommended Use: Separation of enantiomers and racemic mixtures by reversed phase, normal phase, polar organic and SFC with a fully porous particle, coated with a polysaccharide stationary phase.</li><li>Stationary phase: Cellulose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate)</li></ul><h4>Achieve Greater Chiral Separation Success</h4>Lux Cellulose-1 columns are guaranteed to perform as well or better than the equivalent CHIRALCEL® OD® and OD-H® Chiral Technologies column. Lux phases can also provide alternative selectivity to other chiral selectors for the most challenging chiral separations. Lux columns offer a wide and complementary range of enantioselectivity for even the most difficult chiral separation projects.The helical structure of the cellulose creates a complex steric environment that provides stronger interactions and better chiral recognition abilities. Additionally, the selector’s constituents produce hydrogen bonding, dipole, and π-π interactions that all affect the CSPs ability to separate your enantiomers effectively.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_Performance_Advantage_f239557883.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux Performance Advantage" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_Performance_Advantage_f239557883.jpg 182w," sizes="100vw" width="677" height="580">

Phenomenex Lux Cellulose-2 Chiral HPLC Columns

Phenomenex Lux Cellulose-2 chiral HPLC column, a halogenated cellulose phase, ensures superior enantiomer separation and is a proven alternative to CHIRALCEL® OZ®.

This first to market halogenated cellulose phenyl carbamate derivative offers unique chiral recognition abilities that complement the rest of the Lux family of columns.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomene_Lux_Cellulose_2_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_4aa21cccda.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux Cellulose-2 Chiral HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomene_Lux_Cellulose_2_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_4aa21cccda.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="768" height="438"><ul><li>Separation Mode: Chiral</li><li>Stationary phase: Regenerated Cellulose (RC)<ul><li>Cellulose tris(3-chloro-4-methylphenylcarbamate)</li></ul></li><li>Recommended Use: Separation of enantiomers and racemic mixtures by reversed phase, normal phase, polar organic and SFC with a fully porous particle, coated with a polysaccharide stationary phase.</li></ul><h4>Achieve Greater Chiral Separation Success</h4>Lux Cellulose-2 columns are guaranteed to perform as well or better than the equivalent CHIRALCEL-OZ and OZ-H® Chiral Technologies column. Lux phases can also provide alternative selectivity to other chiral selectors for the most challenging chiral separations.Lux columns offer a wide and complementary range of enantioselectivity for even the most difficult chiral separation projects. The helical structure of the cellulose creates a complex steric environment that provides stronger interactions and better chiral recognition abilities. Additionally, the selector’s constituents produce hydrogen bonding, dipole, and π-π interactions that all affect the CSPs ability to separate your enantiomers effectively.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_Performance_Advantage_cellulose_2_bbd747a32c.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux Performance Advantage" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_Performance_Advantage_cellulose_2_bbd747a32c.jpg 179w," sizes="100vw" width="677" height="590">

Phenomenex Lux Cellulose-3 Chiral HPLC Columns

Phenomenex Lux Cellulose-3 chiral HPLC column provides reliable enantiomer separation, performing as well or better than CHIRALCEL® OJ® with unique chiral selectivity.

This first to market halogenated cellulose phenyl carbamate derivative offers unique chiral recognition abilities that complement the rest of the Lux family of columns.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_Cellulose_3_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_2_74f7d52275.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux Cellulose-3 Chiral HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_Cellulose_3_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_2_74f7d52275.jpg 216w," sizes="100vw" width="903" height="650"><ul><li>Separation Mode: Chiral</li><li>Stationary phase: Regenerated Cellulose (RC)<ul><li>Cellulose tris(4-methylbenzoate)</li></ul></li><li>Recommended Use: Separation of enantiomers and racemic mixtures by reversed phase, normal phase, polar organic and SFC with a fully porous particle, coated with a polysaccharide stationary phase.</li></ul><h4>Achieve Greater Chiral Separation Success</h4>Lux Cellulose-3 columns are guaranteed to perform as well or better than the equivalent CHIRALCEL® OJ® and OJ-H® Chiral Technologies column. Lux phases can also provide alternative selectivity to other chiral selectors for the most challenging chiral separations. Lux columns offer a wide and complementary range of enantioselectivity for even the most difficult chiral separation projects.The helical structure of the cellulose creates a complex steric environment that provides stronger interactions and better chiral recognition abilities. Additionally, the selector’s constituents produce hydrogen bonding, dipole, and π π interactions that all affect the CSPs ability to separate your enantiomers effectively.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_Performance_Advantage_cellulose_3_a232dc359a.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux Cellulose-3 Performance Advantage" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_Performance_Advantage_cellulose_3_a232dc359a.jpg 179w," sizes="100vw" width="677" height="590">

Phenomenex Lux i-Cellulose-5 Chiral HPLC Columns

Phenomenex Lux i-Cellulose-5 chiral HPLC column delivers broad enantioselectivity, strong solvent compatibility, and scalable performance for LC and SFC separations.

<h4>Your New First Choice Chiral Column!</h4>The immobilization and bonding technology used within the Lux i-Cellulose-5 promotes column stability in strong organic solvents, which affords you the ability to expand your chiral separation success with more solvent systems and separation modes.<ul><li>Wide Solvent Flexibility</li><li>Broad Enantioselectivity</li><li>Strong Solvent Compatibility</li><li>Recommended Use: Separation of enantiomers and racemic mixtures by reversed phase, normal phase, polar organic and SFC with a fully porous particle, immobilized with a polysaccharide stationary phase. This Immobilization provides additional strong organic solvent ruggedness so that DCM, DMSO and other related strong solvents can be used on column.</li></ul><h4>Achieve Greater Chiral Separation Success</h4>Lux® i-Cellulose-5 contains achemical crosslinking between the polysaccharide and silica supports which inturn provides incredible strong solvent (THF, DCM, DMSO, MtBE, Ethyl Acetate, etc.) robustness compared to coated phases and prevents the phase from being dissolved in strong solvents.Lower pressure, all purpose particle size for analytical LC (HPLC) or SFC methods and especially for high performance preparative LC or SFC puriﬁcation work.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_i_Cellulose_5_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_28bc99dbb1.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux i-Cellulose-5 Chiral HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_i_Cellulose_5_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_28bc99dbb1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1541" height="595"><h4>Dependability and Seamless Scalability</h4>Our highest standards of quality will ensure that you are fully satisfied with each and every Lux chiral column as consistent quantitation and results come with every Lux batch and column that we manufacture. With matching selectivity, the 3 μm and 5 μm i-Cellulose-5 particle sizes allow you to scale down to increase resolution or easily scale up for preparative purification work.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Incredible_consistency_batch_to_batch_and_between_particle_sizes_4a8adc47b8.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Incredible consistency batch-to-batch and between particle sizes" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Incredible_consistency_batch_to_batch_and_between_particle_sizes_4a8adc47b8.jpg 103w," sizes="100vw" width="677" height="1025">

Phenomenex Lux Amylose-1 Chiral HPLC Columns

Phenomenex Lux Amylose-1 chiral HPLC column ensures reliable enantiomer separation, matching or exceeding CHIRALPAK® AD® with strong recognition and broad selectivity.

This universally trusted amylose phenylcarbamate derivative is absolutely essential to any chiral screen. Lux Amylose-1 is a guaranteed alternative to CHIRALPAK® AD®. Expect equivalent or better performance when using this Lux phase.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_Amylose_1_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_a5e2773084.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux Amylose-1 Chiral HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_Amylose_1_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_a5e2773084.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1236" height="626"><ul><li>Stationary phase: Amylose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate)</li><li>Recommended Use: Separation of enantiomers and racemic mixtures by reversed phase, normal phase, polar organic and SFC with a fully porous particle, coated with a polysaccharide stationary phase.</li></ul><h4>Achieve Greater Chiral Separation Success</h4>Lux columns are guaranteed to perform as well or better than the equivalent DAICEL® Chiral Technologies column. Lux phases can also provide alternative selectivity to other chiral selectors for the most challenging chiral separations. Lux columns offer a wide and complementary range of enantioselectivity for even the most difficult chiral separation projects.The helical structure of the amylose creates a complex steric environment that provides stronger interactions and better chiral recognition abilities. Additionally, the selector’s constituents produce hydrogen bonding, dipole, and π π interactions that all affect the CSPs ability to separate your enantiomers effectively.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_Amylose_1_separation_c517f7e910.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Separation comparison - Lux Amylose-1 vs. CHIRALPAK AD-H" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_Amylose_1_separation_c517f7e910.jpg 179w," sizes="100vw" width="677" height="590">

Phenomenex Lux i-Amylose-3 Chiral HPLC Columns

Phenomenex Lux i-Amylose-3 chiral HPLC column offers broad enantioselectivity, strong solvent stability, and proven performance as an alternative to CHIRALPAK® IG®.

<h4>Your New First Choice Chiral Column!</h4>The immobilization and bonding technology used within the Lux i-Amylose-3 promotes column stability in strong organic solvents, which affords you the ability to expand your chiral separation success with more solvent systems and separation modes.<ul><li>Wide Solvent Flexibility</li><li>Broad Enantioselectivity</li><li>Strong Solvent Compatibility</li><li>Recommended Use: Separation of enantiomers and racemic mixtures with strong stability in strong organic solvents</li></ul><h4>Achieve Greater Chiral Separation Success</h4>The Lux i-Amylose-3, like the rest of the Lux product line, is an incredibly versatile phase that has been manufactured and developed to give you your desired results again and again. This is especially true under harsh conditions where coated phases are unable to perform.Lower pressure, all purpose particle size for analytical LC (HPLC) or SFC methods and especially for high performance preparative LC or SFC puriﬁcation work.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Lux_i_Cellulose_5_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_28bc99dbb1.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Lux i-Amylose-3 Chiral HPLC Column" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Lux_i_Cellulose_5_Chiral_HPLC_Columns_28bc99dbb1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1541" height="595"><h4>Guaranteed Alternative to CHIRALPAK® IG®</h4><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Guaranteed_Alternative_to_CHIRALPAK_IG_584996e87b.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Guaranteed Alternative to CHIRALPAK® IG®" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Guaranteed_Alternative_to_CHIRALPAK_IG_584996e87b.jpg 176w," sizes="100vw" width="677" height="600">

Phenomenex Strata X-AW Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)

Strata-X-AW mixed-mode SPE sorbent enables strong retention of acids (pKa ≤5) with 100% organic wash, ensuring maximum removal of interferences for clean, reliable extractions.

Weak Anion Mixed-Mode Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)A weak anion-exchange functionalized polymeric sorbent that allows for complete retention of acidic compounds with a pKa less than 5, making 100% organic wash conditions possible. A 100% organic wash ensures that the maximum amount of interferences are removed from the target compound.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_AW_SPE_cd5908db4d.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata-X-AW SPE" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_AW_SPE_cd5908db4d.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="268"><ul><li>Recommended Use: Extraction of acidic compounds, particularly strong acids</li></ul><h4>Starting Method</h4><h5>For Acids with pKa ≤ 5</h5><ul><li>Column: 1 mL Methanol</li><li>Equilibrate: 1 mL Water, pH 6-7</li><li>Load: Diluted Sample pH 6-7</li><li>Wash 1: 1 mL 25 mM Ammonium Acetate Buffered, pH 6-7</li><li>Wash 2: 1 mL Methanol</li><li>Elute Any Acid: 2x 500 µL 5 % NH4OH in Methanol</li><li>Elute Weak Acids: 2x 500 µL 5 % Formic Acid in Methanol</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_single_tube_435d45d0ad.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X single tube" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_single_tube_435d45d0ad.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080">Based on 30 mg/1 mL sorbent mass. The above is a convenient starting point for SPE method development, further optimization may be required to tailor the method for your specific extraction needs.<h4>Available Formats</h4><ul><li>96-Well-Plate</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_96_well_plate_9a66005814.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X 96-well plate" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_96_well_plate_9a66005814.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080"><ul><li>1, 3, and 6mL Tubes</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_1_9b04cab6c1.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X 1, 3, and 6mL Tubes" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_1_9b04cab6c1.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080"><ul><li>Giga Tubes (12-150mL Tubes)</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_2_a8cd1706ec.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X Giga Tubes (12-150mL Tubes)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_2_a8cd1706ec.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080">

Phenomenex Strata X-A Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)

Strata-X-A strong anion-exchange SPE retains weak acids (pKa >2) with 100% organic wash, maximizing interference removal. Available in tubes, plates, and giga formats.

Strong Anion Mixed-Mode Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)A strong anion-exchange functionalized polymeric sorbent that allows for complete retention of weakly acidic compounds with a pKa greater than 2, making 100% organic wash conditions possible. A 100% organic wash ensures that the maximum amount of interferences are removed from the target compound.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_A_SPE_e107f0b6bf.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata-X-A SPE" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_A_SPE_e107f0b6bf.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="268"><ul><li>Recommended Use: Extraction of weakly acidic compounds</li></ul><h4>Starting Method</h4><h5>For Acids with pKa &gt; 2</h5><ul><li>Column: 1 mL Methanol</li><li>Equilibrate: 1 mL Water, pH 6-7</li><li>Load: Diluted Sample pH 6-7</li><li>Wash 1: 1 mL 25 mM Ammonium Acetate Buffered, pH 6-7</li><li>Wash 2: 1 mL Methanol (collect this fraction to analyze Neutral/Bases)</li><li>Elute Acid: 2x 500 µL 5 % Formic Acid in Methanol</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_single_tube_435d45d0ad.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X single tube" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_single_tube_435d45d0ad.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080">Based on 30 mg/1 mL sorbent mass. The above is a convenient starting point for SPE method development, further optimization may be required to tailor the method for your specific extraction needs.<h4>Available Formats</h4><ul><li>96-Well-Plate</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_96_well_plate_9a66005814.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X 96-well plate" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_96_well_plate_9a66005814.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080"><ul><li>1, 3, and 6mL Tubes</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_1_9b04cab6c1.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X 1, 3, and 6mL Tubes" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_1_9b04cab6c1.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080"><ul><li>Giga Tubes (12-150mL Tubes)</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_2_a8cd1706ec.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X Giga Tubes (12-150mL Tubes)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_2_a8cd1706ec.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080">

Phenomenex Strata X-C Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)

Strata-X-C strong cation-exchange SPE retains basic compounds (pKa ≤10.5) with 100% organic wash for maximum cleanup. Offered in tubes, plates, and giga formats.

Strong Cation Mixed-Mode Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)A strong cation-exchange functionalized polymeric sorbent that allows for complete retention of basic compounds with a pKa less than 10.5, making 100% organic wash conditions possible. A 100% organic wash ensures that the maximum amount of interferences are removed from the target compound.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_C_SPE_4927d7340d.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata-X-C SPE" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_C_SPE_4927d7340d.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="268"><ul><li>Recommended Use: Extraction of weakly basic compounds</li></ul><h4>Starting Method</h4><h5>For Bases with pKa ≤ 10.5</h5><ul><li>Column: 1 mL Methanol</li><li>Equilibrate: 1 mL Acidified Water</li><li>Load: Diluted Acidified Sample</li><li>Wash 1: 1 mL 0.1 N HCI in Water (collect this fraction to analyze Polar Neutrals)</li><li>Wash 2: 1 mL 0.1 N HCI in Methanol (collect this fraction to analyze Neutrals/Acids)</li><li>Elute Bases: 2x 500 µL 5 % NH4OH in Methanol</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_single_tube_435d45d0ad.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X single tube" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_single_tube_435d45d0ad.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080">Based on 30 mg/1 mL sorbent mass. The above is a convenient starting point for SPE method development, further optimization may be required to tailor the method for your specific extraction needs.<h4>Available Formats</h4><ul><li>96-Well-Plate</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_96_well_plate_9a66005814.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X 96-well plate" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_96_well_plate_9a66005814.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080"><ul><li>1, 3, and 6mL Tubes</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_1_9b04cab6c1.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X 1, 3, and 6mL Tubes" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_1_9b04cab6c1.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080"><ul><li>Giga Tubes (12-150mL Tubes)</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_2_a8cd1706ec.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Strata X Giga Tubes (12-150mL Tubes)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_X_tubes_2_a8cd1706ec.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1080">

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