Abstract:
OBJECTⅣE The non-volatile and volatile chemical components in Yin-Qiao-Qing-Re Tablets were analyzed separately using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
METHODS The non-volatile components were analyzed using a Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column (2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm), with a mobile phase consisting of 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution (A) and acetonitrile (B) for gradient elution, a flow rate of 0.35 mL ·min-1, an injection volume of 5 μL, and a column temperature of 30 ℃; the volatile components were analyzed using an Agilent SH-I-5MS column (5% Phenyl Methyl Silox, 30 m×250 μm, 0.25 μm); the procedure was temperature-programmed, with an injection volume of 1 μL, a split ratio of 10 ∶ 1, a flow rate of 1.0 mL ·min-1, and an inlet temperature of 200 ℃.
RESULTS A total of 134 non-volatile chemical components and 23 volatile components were analyzed and identified from Yin-Qiao-Qing-Re Tablets, among which 49 compounds were confirmed through comparison with reference standards. The non-volatile components mainly include 27 flavonoids, 21 organic acids, 15 lignans, 14 iridoids, 12 phenylethanoid glycosides, 11 saponins, 10 alkaloids, 5 terpenes, 4 amino acids, 3 phenylpropanoids, 3 nucleosides, 3 xanthones, 3 phenolic glycosides, 2 chromones and 1 carbohydrate. The volatile components mainly include 11 monoterpenes, 5 alcohols and phenols, 3 alkenes, 2 ketones, 1 ester, and 1 hydrocarbon.
CONCLUSION This study rapidly identifies the chemical components of Yin-Qiao-Qing-Re Tablets, laying a preliminary foundation for research on the pharmacodynamic substances of Yin-Qiao-Qing-Re Tablets and the improvement of quality control standards.