Agilent 1100 Series Analysis of Brenzcatechol Additive in Styrene using HPLC Application Note

About this manual

The document details a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method for analyzing Brenzcatechol (TBC), used as an antioxidant in polymers, within styrene samples. The concentration range of interest is between 10 and 100 ppm.

To achieve high sensitivity capable of detecting 1 ng with a signal-to-noise ratio of 2, the method utilizes 2.1 mm columns (specifically Hypersil ODS). The setup includes an Agilent 1100 Series system equipped with a degasser, binary pump, autosampler, thermostatted column compartment, and diode array detector.

What's inside

• Abstract
• Method Performance
• Conditions
• Sample preparation
• Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is the concentration range of Brenzcatechol used in polymers?

The concentration varies between 10 and 100 ppm.

What column dimensions were used to improve sensitivity for this analysis?

2.1mm columns were used in order to improve sensitivity.

What is the limit of detection (LOD) for Brenzcatechol with a signal-to-noise ratio of 2?

The LOD is 1 ng or 1 ppm.