Determination of Ephedrine-Type Alkaloids in Dietary Supplements by LC/MS Using a Stable-Isotope Labeled Internal Standard

Author: Gay Martha L.   White Kevin D.   Obermeyer William R.   Betz Joseph M.   Musser Steven M.  

Publisher: AOAC International

ISSN: 1944-7922

Source: Journal of AOAC International, Vol.84, Iss.3, 2001-05, pp. : 761-769

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Abstract

Arapid, isocratic method for the separation of 6 ephedrine-type alkaloids which may occur in dietary supplements was modified to permit quantitation and confirmation by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry using atmospheric pressure chemical ionization. Several columns and sets of conditions were examined for suitability and the results compared. The use of ion-pairing reagents to enhance resolution is also reported. Mass spectrometric conditions were adjusted to provide sufficient fragmentation for qualitative identification of the analytes. Stable-isotope labeled ephedrine was used as an internal standard for quantitation.

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