This standard was proposed and coordinated by the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Biochemical Testing (SAC/TC 387), and the main drafting units include Shenzhen Institute of Metrology and Quality Inspection, Shenzhen Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Inspection and Testing Center and other authoritative institutions. The formulation of this standard aims to unify the determination methods of chlorogenic acids in plants and ensure the accuracy and consistency of the test results.
This document is applicable to the determination of 6 chlorogenic acids (neochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid B, isochlorogenic acid C) in samples such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds of plants.
| Standard content | GB/T 43733—2024 | Comparative analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Determination method | High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) | Compared with traditional spectrophotometry, the sensitivity and accuracy are significantly improved. |
| Detection wavelength | 327 nm | The optimized wavelength selection is specially designed for chlorogenic acid substances. |
| Extraction solvent | 50% methanol aqueous solution | Improve extraction efficiency and reduce impurity interference. |
Sample Preparation: Solid samples need to be crushed evenly and stored in a refrigerator, while fresh samples need to be homogenized and stored in a frozen state. This step ensures the uniformity and stability of the sample.
Extraction Process: Accurately weigh the sample and add it to a 50% methanol aqueous solution, perform ultrasonic extraction for 30 minutes, and filter the sample to a constant volume before testing. This method is highly efficient and can retain the target compound to the maximum extent.
By drawing the standard curve, the relationship between peak area and concentration is used for quantitative analysis. The calculation formula is shown in formula (1):
$$ \quad\boldsymbol{X}_{i}=\frac{\boldsymbol{c}_{i}\times\boldsymbol{V}\times\boldsymbol{f}}{m_{i}} $$Wherein, $X_{i}$ is the content of each component in the sample (unit: mg/kg), $c_{i}$ is the concentration of each component in the sample solution (unit: μg/mL), $V$ is the fixed volume of the sample solution (unit: mL), $f$ is the dilution factor of the test solution, and $m_{i}$ is the sample mass (unit: g).
Under repeatability conditions, the absolute difference between two independent determination results should not exceed 10% of the arithmetic mean. The detection limit of the method is 1.5 mg/kg, and the quantification limit is 5 mg/kg.
In practical applications, it is recommended to give priority to high performance liquid chromatography for detection, and ensure the calibration and maintenance of reagents and instruments. At the same time, adjust the extraction conditions according to the sample type to obtain the best detection effect.
| Standard dimensions | GB/T 43733—2024 | Comparative advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Detection range | 6 chlorogenic acids | Covering the main plant active ingredients. |
| Detection sensitivity | Detection limit 1.5 mg/kg | Meet the needs of trace analysis. |

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