YMC Carotenoid HPLC Columns

YMC Carotenoid Analytical HPLC Columns

Compared to classical C18 stationary phases, YMC Carotenoid is much more hydrophobic. Even when pure organic eluents are applied, many sample solutes are retained. The use of non-aqueous reversed phase mobile phases facilitates 100% solvent recycling and LC-MS applications. The YMC Carotenoid stationary phase provides sufficient phase thickness to enhance interaction with long chained molecules. Therefore, geometric and positional isomers of conjugated double bonding systems are recognised and resolved by the YMC Carotenoid phase.

The resolving power of YMC Carotenoid for isomers can be verified by the separation of carotenoids, which has been subject of considerable research efforts in the past. Carotenoids are found in a variety of natural sources including fruits and vegetables. In addition, carotenoids are considered as potential drugs for cancer intervention or prevention. Despite the complexity of carotenoid extracts and the minor shape differences between carotenoid isomers, the separation, identification and quantification of these compounds can be achieved by using YMC Carotenoid columns.

YMC Carotenoid columns are specifically designed for the high-performance separation of carotenoids and other structurally related compounds. These columns are manufactured with a unique stationary phase optimised for the selective separation of carotenoids, offering superior performance and reliability for analyses in the food industry, nutritional research, and pharmaceuticals where precise carotenoid profiling is essential.