Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Main Chemical Constituents in Eucommia ulmoides by LC-MS
Abstract:Objective:The study is aimed at establishing a method for quantitative and qualitative determination of main components of Eucommia ulmoides by ultrahigh performance liquid phase tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS).Methods:UPLC-QE method was used for qualitative analysis with negative ion detection model.UPLC-MS/MS method with negative ion MRM detection mode were used to determine the contents of 7 main components in the E.ulmoides(pinoresinol diglucoside,pinoresinol-4-O-glucoside,geniposidic acid,liriodendrin,asperuloside,geniposide).Results:A total of 99 chromatographic peaks were identified,including 38 lignin,13 iridoterpenes,9 flavonoids,15 phenylalexins,7 phenols and 17 other compounds.The linear relationship of the components measured in the concentration range examined was good(r>0.995 7),the precision RSD<3.42%,the reproducible RSD<4.32%,and the recoveries rate(n=9)were ranged from 91.04% to 108.15%,and the RSD was smaller than 4.89%.Conclusion:The UPLC-MS/MS method has high sensitivity and good reproducibility,and the analysis is fast,accurate and reliable.It can be used to qualitatively and quantitatively detect the main chemical components in E.ulmoides,and provide a reference for comprehensive evaluation of E.ulmoides quality.