C196-E067

Prominence
UFLC XR

Shimadzu
Ultra Fast Liquid Chromatograph
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Now you have extra resolution in ultra-fast separations.

- Ultra high-pressure endurance up to 66 MPa provides a wider variety of applications for UFLC -

F o r h ig h er re s o lu tio n and higher sensit ivit y

The balance between an appropriately small particle-sized column media and the length of a column is an important factor to improve
column performance. For true high-resolution analysis, a number of conditions must be met. These include finding a balance between
increased column pressure and a smaller particle size; developing a system durable enough to handle the pressure; using a detector
with high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range; and optimizing the flow path for minimal diffusion.
Prominence UFLCXR provides high-pressure endurance by utilizing the technological advancements and knowledge developed during
the ongoing refinement of the Prominence series. Our aim has been to make high-speed analysis compatible with high resolution, not
simply to perform high-speed analysis with a smaller particle-sized column. The Prominence UFLCXR achieved this goal.

A larger theoretical plate number is achieved with a 150 mm

Eval uat i on of m i nut e i m pur i t i e s i n c e f a z o l i n
length Shim-pack XR-ODS2 column than with a commonly used
2 250 mm length, 5 μm particle column. In addition, very minute
peaks of minor impurities can be clearly separated and detected
without missing peaks due to the wide dynamic range of the
SPD-20A UV detector, as shown in figure to the left.

Detection : UV 245 nm; SPD-20A UFLC

Column : Shim-pack XR-ODS2
(150 mmL. x 3 mmI.D.)
Mobile phase : A) 20 mmol/L (Sodium) phosphate buffer pH2.5
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B) Acetonitrile
B.Conc. 15% (0 min) 30% (4 min) 50% (9 min)
Flow rate : 0.9 mL/min
Temperature : 40°C
Injection vol. : 4 μL
Peaks
1. 5-Methyl-1,3,4-thiazole-2-thiol (major impurity)
2. Cefazolin (main peak)

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A p p lic a ble to a wid er rang e of applicat ions

Through the use of a longer column, mobile phase containing methanol, analysis under a slightly lower room temperature and other
easy-to-prepare conditions, Prominence UFLCXR provides enhanced resolution. Furthermore, the analytical methods you currently use
can easily be transferred to high-speed, high-resolution conditions.

Anal ysi s of f ood addi t i ves w i t h a mo b i l e

High-speed analysis can be performed, even when using mobile
phase cont ai ni ng m et hanol
phase that contains methanol by using a Shim-pack XR-ODS2
column optimized for ultra high-pressure durability up to 66 MPa
on the Prominence UFLCXR. Column pressure would be
approximately 43 MPa using a 3 mm inner diameter, 75 mm
length column at 1 mL/min flow rate.

Detection : UV 250 nm; SPD-20A UFLC

Column : Shim-pack XR-ODS2(75 mmL. x 3 mmI.D.)
2 Mobile phase : 40 mmol/L (sodium) acetate buffer pH4.0
/ Methanol = 4 / 1 (v/v)
Flow rate : 1.0 mL/min
1 Sample : soft drink
Temperature : 40°C
Injection vol. : 4 μL

Peakes
1. Aspartame
2. Benzoic acid

O u tstan d in g b as ic performance suppor t s highly precise a n alysis

Excellent reproducibility and minimal carryover, two fundamental performance features of an HPLC, are the most important factors
among the specifications required for an analytical system. Shimadzu has surged ahead of other vendors in wrestling with these two
issues through the development of a high-performance solvent delivery pump, an autosampler that delivers high reproducibility from a
small injection volume, an injection mechanism for near-zero carryover, and other technological excellence. The Prominence UFLCXR
proves this excellence by reconciling high performance and high resolution with sufficient performance for high-sensitivity analysis
using both a UV detector and a liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer.

Evaluation of carryover with a basic compound

Not Detected

1.2 mg/mL of chlorhexidine chloride, 2 μL injection Blank analysis just after the chlorhexidine chloride

Two high-pressure resisting models, the SIL-20AXR and SIL-

20ACXR, have joined the SIL-20A(C) family of proven E v a l u a t i o n o f re p r oduc ibilit y
autosamplers. Peak area
Injection volume
As before, no carryover is detected, even with chlorhexidine, a Average %RSD

typically adsorptive compound. Additionally, less than 0.3%RSD 1 μL 37596 0.148

of injection reproducibility was achieved at a very low injection 2 μL 75249 0.097

5 μL 188382 0.026
volume. The SIL-20A(C)XR autosampler truly combines
10 μL 375846 0.021
outstanding hardware performance with high-pressure endurance.
20mg/L of caffeine, n=6

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A p p lica tio n s

Analysis of catechins in Japanese green tea

(Uppe r : W at er / Acet oni t r i l e m obi l e p h a s e , L o w e r: Wa t e r/ M e t h a n o l mo b i l e p h a s e )
Prominence UFLCXR enables the use of high-viscosity mobile phase and analysis under lower temperature. Users can also transfer
various analytical methods from a conventional column to high-speed analysis, and easily attain separation improvement.

Detection : 230 nm; SPD-20A UFLC

Column : Shim-pack XR-ODS2 (75 mmL. x 3.0 mmI.D.)
Mobile phase : (Upper) A) 10 mmol/L (Sodium) phosphate buffer pH 2.6
B) Solution A) / acetonitrile = 1 / 1 (v/v)
B.Conc.; 10% (0min) 20% (4 min) 40% (9 min)
(Lower) A) 10 mmol/L (Sodium) phosphate buffer pH 2.6
B) Solution A) / methanol= 1 / 2 (v/V)
B.Conc.; 10% (0min) 30% (4 min) 60% (9 min)
Flow rate : 1.0 mL/min
Temperature : 40°C
Injection vol. : 4 μL

Peaks
1. Epigallocatechin 2. Caffeine
3. Epicatechin 4. Epigallocatechin gallate
5. Epicatechin gallate

Analysis of DNPH-derived aldehydes mixture

Detection : 360 nm; SPD-20A UFLC

Column : Shim-pack XR-ODS2 (100 mmL. x 3.0 mmI.D.)
Mobile phase A) Water / tetrahydrofuran = 80 / 20 (v/v)
B) Acetonitrile
B.Conc. ; 20% (0 min) 50% (6 min)
Flow rate : 1.0 mL/min
Temperature : 40°C
Injection vol. : 0.5 μL

Peaks
1. Formaldehyde 2. Acetoaldehyde 3. Acetone
4. Acrolein 5. Propionaldehyde 6. Crotonealdehyde
7. 2-Butanone 8. Methacrolein 9. n-Butylaldehyde
10. Benzaldehyde 11. Valeraldehyde 12. m-Tolualdehyde
13. Hexaldehyde

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Analysis of a mixture of 9 polycyclic aromatic compounds

High-speed and high-resolution analysis by Prominence UFLCXR and Shim-pack XR-ODS2 provides more accurate assay via precise
separation.

Detection : 254 nm; SPD-20A UFLC

Column : Shim-pack XR-ODS2 (150 mmL. x 3.0 mmI.D.)
Mobile phase : Water / Acetonitrile = 35 / 65 (v/v)
Flow rate : 0.9 mL/min
Temperature : 40°C
Injection vol. : 4 μL

Peaks 1. Fluorene
2. Phenanthrene
3. Anthracene
4. Fluoranthene
5. Pyrene
6. Chrysene
7. Benzo (b) fluoranthene
8. Benzo (k) fluoranthene
9. Benzo (g,h,k) perylene

XR - OD S 2 : T h e s o lu tio n for your high- resolut ion applicat ion.

The Shim-pack XR-ODS2 joins the XR-ODS family of columns, which includes the Shim-pack XR-ODS series that is focused on high-
speed analysis under regular column pressure conditions, in order to accomplish the high-speed and high-resolution analysis under a
wide array of analytical conditions, including higher-resolution requirements with a longer column or using mobile phase containing
methanol.
Shim-pack XR-ODS2 is the most suitable column choice for the Prominence UFLCXR system since it can be used in conditions up to
60 MPa column pressure. As with the Shim-pack XR-ODS series, Shimadzu strictly controls the quality of each column based on
criteria specified on the certificate of compliance that comes with each column. This guarantees manufacturing uniformity.

Ana lysi s of 7 al kyl phenones w i t h a 1 5 0 mm c o l u mn

Greater column performance than with a 250 mm (5 μm) column
Theoretical plate number exceeds 27,000 (Octannophenone)

Shim-pack XR-ODS2

Detection : UV 245 nm; SPD-20A UFLC 1. Acetophenone Inner diameter (mm) Length (mm)
2. Propiophenone 2.0 75 / 100 / 150
Column : Shim-pack XR-ODS2
3. Butyrophenone
(150 mmL. x 3 mmI.D.) 3.0 75 / 100 / 150
4. Valerophenone
Mobile phase : Water / Acetonitrile = 3/7 (v/v) 5. Hexanophenone Particle size : 2.2 μm
Flow rate : 1.2 mL/min 6. Heptanophenone Pore size : 8 nm
7. Octanophenone Maximum pressure : 60 MPa
Temperature : 40°C
Injection vol. : 4 μL

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 S peci f i c a t i o n s

CBM-20A/20Alite
CBM-20A (228-45012-xx) CBM-20A lite (228-45011-38)
Connectable units Solvent delivery units: 4 max, Solvent delivery units: 4 max,
Autosampler: 1, Autosampler: 1,
Column oven: 1, Column oven: 1,
Detectors: 2 max, Detectors : 2 max
Fraction collector: 1
Number of connectable units 8 5 (including the unit incorporating the system
controller)
Data buffering Approx. 24 hours for an analysis (at 500 ms sampling rate; available only with LCsolution)
Event I/O 4 inputs, 4 outputs 2 inputs, 2 outputs
Analog board Up to 2 boards can be mounted Not supported
Operating temperature range 4°C to 35°C
Dimensions, weight 260(W) x 140(H) x 420(D) mm, 6 kg 120(W) x 20(H) x 100(D) mm, 0.5 kg
Power requirements AC 110 V, 230V, 100 VA, 50/60 Hz Supplied from the unit.

LC-20AD XR
LC-20ADXR (228-45137-xx)
Solvent delivery methods Parallel-type double plunger
Plunger capacity 10 μL
Flow-rate setting range 0.0001 - 3 mL/min (1.0 to 66 MPa)
3.0001 - 5 mL/min (1.0 to 44 MPa)
Flow-rate accuracy No more than ±1% or ±2 μL/min, whichever is greater (0.01 to 3 mL/min) *1

No more than ±2% or ±2 μL/min, whichever is greater (0.01 to 3 mL/min) *2

*1 (1.0 to 40 MPa, water, at constant room temperature from 20 to 30°C)

*2 (40 to 60 MPa, water, at constant room temperature from 20 to 30°C)
Flow-rate precision No more than 0.06%RSD or 0.02 min SD, whichever is greater
Pulsation 0.08 MPa max. (Typical value, water at 1 mL/min with 7 MPa)
Gradient method High-pressure gradient
Gradient mixing accuracy 0.15 %RSD max.
Constant-pressure solvent delivery Supported
Plunger rinsing mechanism Automatic rinsing kit as standard equipment
Safety measures Liquid-leakage sensor, high-pressure/low-pressure limits
Operating temperature range 4°C to 35°C
Dimension, weight 260(W) x 140(H) x 420(D) mm, 10 kg
Power requirements AC 110 V, 230 V, 150 VA, 50/60 Hz

DGU-20A 3
DGU-20A3 (228-45-18-32)
Number of degassed solvent 3
Degassed flow-line capacity 380 μL
Operating temperature range 4°C to 35°C
Dimensions, weight 260(W) x 70 (H) x 420 mm (D), 5 kg
Power requirements Supplied from LC-20ADXR

Rack Changer
Rack changer C (228-45030-xx)
Compatible plates 96-well MTP, 96-well DWP
Number of processed plates 12
Sample cooler Block cooling/heating, used together with dehumidifying function, 4°C to 40°C
Operating temperature range 4°C to 35°C
Dimensions, weight 420(W) x 415(H) x 500(D) mm, 32 kg
Power requirement AC 110V, 230V, 350 VA, 50/60 Hz

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SIL-20A XR / 20AC XR
SIL-20AXR (228-45135-xx) SIL-20ACXR (228-45136-xx)
Injection method Total-volume sample injection, variable injection volume
Applicable Pressure 66 MPa max.
Injection volume setting range 0.1 to 50 μL (standard), 1 to 100 μL (option)
Number of processed samples 175 (1mL vials) 175 (1mL vials)
105 (1.5 mL vials) 70 (1.5 mL vials)
50 (4 mL vials) 50 (4 mL vials)
192 (two 96-well MTP/DWP) 192 (two 96-well MTP/DWP)
768 (two 384-well MTP/DWP) 768 (two 384-well MTP/DWP)
also, ten 1.5 mL vials in addition to also, ten 1.5 mL vials in addition to
each of the above. each of the above.
Injection volume accuracy ±1% max.
Injection volume precision RSD: 0.3% max.
Cross-contamination 0.005% or less (under specified analytical conditions,
typical value 0.0035% or less without needle rinsing)
Number of repeated injections 1 to 30 times/sample
Needle rinsing Set freely before and after sample injection.
Sample cooler None Block cooling/heating, used together with
dehumidifying function, 4°C to 40°C
Operating pH range pH 1 to pH 14
Operating temperature range 4°C to 35°C
Dimensions, weight 260(W) x 415(H) x 500(D) mm, 27 kg 260(W) x 415(H) x 500(D) mm, 30 kg
Operating temperature range AC 110 V, 230 V, 100 VA, 50/60 Hz AC 110 V, 230 V, 300 VA, 50/60 Hz

CTO-20A/20AC
CTO-20A (228-45009-xx) CTO-20AC (228-45010-xx)
Temperature control method Forced-air circulation
Cooling method None Electronic cooling
Temperature setting range 4°C to 85°C
Temperature control precision 0.1°C max. (Typical value 0.04°C max.)
Temperature control range 10°C above room temperature to 85 °C 10°C below room temperature to 85°C
Storage capacity 220(W) x 365(H) x 95(D) mm
Time program Linear temperature programs supported.
Safety measures Solvent sensor, temperature fuse, temperature upper limit
Operating temperature range 4°C to 35°C
Dimensions, weight 260(W) x 415(H) x 420(D), 20 kg 260(W) x 415(H) x 420(D), 23 kg
Power requirements AC 110 V, 230 V, 500 VA, 50/60 Hz

SPD-20A
SPD-20A UFLC version (228-45130-xx)
Light source Deuterium (D2) lamp
Wavelength range 190 to 700 nm
Bandwidth, slit width 8 nm
Wavelength accuracy 1 nm max.
Wavelength precision 0.1 nm max.
Noise 1.2 x 10-5 AU (with standard semi-micro cell, under specified conditions)
< 0.5 x 10-5 AU (with conventional cell, under specified conditions) >*1
Drift 2 x 10-4 AU/h (with standard semi-micro cell, under specified conditions)
<1 x 10-4 AU/h (with conventional cell, under specified conditions)>*1
Linearity 2.5 AU
Functions Dual-wavelength detection, ratio-chromatogram output, wavelength scanning
Cell Standard semi-micro cell: Optical path length: 5 mm, Capacity: 2.5 μL, Withstand pressure: 12 MPa
Optional conventional cell: Optical path length: 5 mm, Capacity: 12 μL, Withstand pressure: 12 Mpa
Cell temperature range 5°C above room temperature to 50°C
Operating temperature range 4°C to 35°C
Dimensions, weight 260(W) x 140(H) x 420(D) mm, 13 kg
Power requirements AC 110 V, 230 V, 150 AV, 50/60Hz
*1: Conventional cell is optional

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