Abstract
A quantitative reversed-phase HPLC method for the analysis of protolichesterinic- and fumarprotocetraric acids in Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach. is described. The compounds were extracted from dry plant material with acetone. HPLC analysis was performed using a LiChrosorb RP-8 column, isocratic elution and UV detection. The method was applied to the quantification of protolichesterinic- and fumarprotocetraric acids in plant material collected in various locations within Iceland. Results showed protolichesterinic acid content of Cetraria islandica to vary between 0.1-0.5% dry weight and fumarprotocetraric acid content to vary between 2.6-11.5% depending on collection site.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 303-306 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Chromatography A |
Volume | 757 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Jan 1997 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Financial support from the Icelandic Council of Science and the University of Iceland Research Fund is gratefully acknowledged.
Other keywords
- Cetraria islandica
- fumarprotocetraric acid
- protolichesterinic acid