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Published on: March 15, 2017
Solid phase microextraction coupled to liquid chromatography. Analysis of organosulphur compounds avoiding artifacts
Daniela A Locatelli1, Jorgelina C Altamirano2, Juan M Luco3
1Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza (IBAM) - CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Alte. Brown 500, 5505 Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Argentina.
This study introduces solid phase microextraction (SPME) with HPLC-UV for analyzing organosulfur compounds (OSCs) in garlic. The method proved reliable for detecting bioactive OSCs in various garlic forms.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Food Chemistry
Background:
- Organosulfur compounds (OSCs) in garlic possess significant biological activities.
- Understanding OSC profiles in raw and processed garlic is crucial for health and culinary applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a novel Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) method coupled with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) for analyzing OSCs in garlic.
- To compare the OSC profiles obtained using SPME-HPLC-UV with those from Gas Chromatography-Flame Photometric Detection (GC-FPD).
- To investigate the stability and potential artifact formation of OSCs during analytical procedures.
Main Methods:
- Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) for sample preparation.
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) for OSC separation and quantification.
- Gas Chromatography with Flame Photometric Detection (GC-FPD) for comparative analysis.
- Analysis of raw, cooked, and distilled garlic samples.
Main Results:
- The SPME-HPLC-UV method demonstrated reliability, speed, sensitivity, and selectivity for OSC analysis in garlic.
- Comparative analysis provided insights into the lability and artifact formation of OSCs.
- Identified key bioactive OSCs including DADS, DAS, DATS, allicin, 3-VD, 2-VD, and ajoene isomers.
Conclusions:
- SPME-HPLC-UV is a robust and efficient technique for the analysis of bioactive organosulfur compounds in garlic.
- The study highlights the importance of considering analytical artifacts when profiling labile OSCs.
- This methodology facilitates comprehensive analysis of garlic's valuable chemical constituents.
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