This C18 syringe cartridge is a miniature solid-phase extraction device for laboratory sample preparation. It contains octadecyl-bonded silica that retains nonpolar and moderately polar organic compounds through hydrophobic interactions. The polypropylene tube body provides a chemically inert enclosure for the packed adsorbent. Retaining frits positioned above and below the sorbent prevent the packing material from escaping. A standard Luer connection allows the cartridge to be operated with a syringe or vacuum extraction device. The cartridge can remove proteins, salts, pigments, and other polar matrix components while retaining suitable target analytes. Retained compounds can be concentrated by eluting them with a small volume of methanol, acetonitrile, or another compatible solvent. The device also supports desalting and solvent exchange before chromatographic or mass-spectrometric analysis. A typical procedure includes conditioning, sample loading, washing, and final elution.
Specification
Model type: C18 syringe solid-phase extraction cartridge Sorbent: Octadecyl-bonded silica Sorbent particle size: Approximately 30 to 60 µm Tube material: Medical-grade polypropylene Frit material: Polyethylene or stainless steel Connection: Standard Luer fitting Separation mechanism: Hydrophobic adsorption Typical conditioning solvents: Methanol or acetonitrile followed by water or buffer Typical wash solution: Aqueous solution containing a low percentage of organic solvent Typical elution solvents: Methanol, acetonitrile, or compatible acidic or alkaline organic solution
Features
Hydrophobic C18 adsorption Sample cleanup and concentration Desalting capability Solvent-exchange capability Standard Luer connection Four-step SPE workflow Compatible with syringe or vacuum operation Suitable for biological and environmental samples