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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Multicomponent quantitative analysis (MCQA) is crucial for complex samples like medicines and foods.
  • The external standard (ES) method for MCQA is limited by scarce reference substances and high costs.
  • Existing methods face challenges in accuracy and practicality for diverse compound quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel Molar Mass Coefficient (MMC) method for MCQA.
  • To enable quantification of multiple compounds with identical chromophores using a single reference compound (SRC).
  • To overcome limitations of the external standard (ES) method in terms of cost and reference material availability.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Molar Mass Coefficient (MMC) method utilizing a UV detector.
  • Established a linear equation for a single reference compound (r) and derived quantitative equations for other components (i) using molar masses.
  • Validated the MMC method with simulated flavonoid samples and real-world Scutellariae Radix and Ginkgo dry extracts.

Main Results:

  • The MMC method accurately quantified flavonoids, showing results consistent with the traditional ES method.
  • Demonstrated significantly reduced relative standard deviations (RSD%) for baicalin (0.73%) and kaempferol (1.02%) compared to the ES method (5.72% and 4.96%).
  • The method proved feasible and robust in analyzing complex natural product extracts.

Conclusions:

  • The Molar Mass Coefficient (MMC) method offers a highly accurate, robust, and cost-effective alternative for MCQA.
  • This approach simplifies the analysis of multiple compounds in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and food science.
  • The MMC method addresses the limitations of traditional methods, paving the way for broader applications in chemical analysis.