RESUMO
The structure of unknown compounds present in herbal products was elucidated using liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry, direct-infusion electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Compounds 1-3 were identified as sildenafil analogues, 1 bearing an N-ethylpiperazine moiety instead of an N-methylpiperazine, and an acetyl group instead of the sulfonyl group, named acetildenafil, 2 bearing an N-ethylpiperazine moiety instead of an N-methylpiperazine (homosildenafil), and 3 bearing an N-hydroxylethylpiperazine moiety instead of an N-methylpiperazine, named hydroxyhomosildenafil. When analysing products marketed for penile erectile dysfunction or marketed as aphrodisiacs, attention should be given to the possible presence of these components.
Assuntos
Inibidores de Fosfodiesterase/química , Piperazinas/química , Preparações de Plantas/química , Vasodilatadores/química , Carbolinas/química , Cromatografia Líquida/métodos , Imidazóis/química , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Modelos Químicos , Purinas , Citrato de Sildenafila , Espectrometria de Massas por Ionização por Electrospray/métodos , Sulfonas , Tadalafila , Triazinas , Dicloridrato de VardenafilaRESUMO
Analysis of optically active compounds in complex samples is often based on chiral chromatography or capillary electrophoresis in order to separate the enantiomers. This requires a chiral reagent, when using conventional chromatography, or an expensive chiral column, or a chiral selector, when using capillary electrophoresis. The type of column, reagent, or additive depends highly on the compound to be analysed. A simple and generally applicable method is using a conventional HPLC column coupled to a CD detector. Separation of enantiomers is not required, as they can be identified by a positive or negative peak. A racemate does not produce a peak; neither does an optically inactive compound. The application of HPLC-CD for the identification of pharmacologically active compounds, such as dexamphetamine, 5-hydroxytryptophan, (-)-huperzine A, and interferon, as standards, in registered drugs, in falsifications, and in food supplements is described.