Quantitative determination of protolichesterinic- and fumarprotocetraric acids in Cetraria islandica by high-performance liquid chromatography

G. A. Gudjónsdóttir, K. Ingólfsdóttir*

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)303-306
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Chromatography A
Volume757
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 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

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