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Orthogonal array design for optimizing the capillary zone electrophoretic analysis of heterocyclic amines
1Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
Journal of Chromatographic Science
|March 1, 1996
Summary
Orthogonal array design optimized capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) for analyzing heterocyclic amines (HCAs) in cooked foods. This method efficiently identifies and quantifies these potentially harmful compounds.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Separation Science
Background:
- Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are carcinogenic compounds found in cooked foods.
- Efficient analytical methods are needed for HCA detection and quantification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To optimize capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) for analyzing heterocyclic amines (HCAs).
- To identify key factors influencing separation efficiency in CZE analysis of HCAs.
Main Methods:
- Orthogonal array design (OAD) was employed in two experimental steps.
- An OA16 (2(15)) matrix identified critical factors and interactions.
- An OA9 (3(4)) matrix refined optimal conditions for key variables.
Main Results:
- OAD effectively determined the most significant factors affecting CZE separation of HCAs.
- The two-step OAD approach allowed for efficient optimization of CZE parameters.
- Optimal conditions were established for the analysis of 12 HCAs.
Conclusions:
- Orthogonal array design is a powerful tool for optimizing CZE methods.
- The developed CZE method provides efficient analysis of HCAs.
- This optimization contributes to food safety by enabling better detection of harmful compounds.