Modernization of HPLC Method: USP <621> & Transfer method
Ho Tuan Dat
Email: Dat.HoTuan@Redstar-cms.vnTel: +84.356.170.539
Application team
Trang 21 HPLC method modernization
3 Transfer method between systems.
Trang 3Cases 1: Transfers from HPLC to UPLC
Let's plan the method conversion to UPLC !
Oh no! UPLC easily clogs columns, requires frequent
maintenance, and the columns degrade quicklyBut they say it has high productivity, solvent-saving, overall still saving more than 1 billion a year.
Oh no! Full adherence to the method is required,
regulations do not allow otherwise.USP 621 allows for changes within limits.
Cases 2: Transfers between the same systems
Cases 2: Transfers between the different systems (model, brands)
We will invest in expansion, purchasing an additional Agilent UPLC 1290
Oh no, we already have one from brand X, converting the method is difficult and time-consuming Let's just buy one similar to the old system, boss!
I like Agilent Don't worry They have ISET technology Just give them a call!
We will build a new factory and invest in a similar HPLC system You prepare to transfer and train the method for the new factory!
Yes, boss, but it will take a long time to transfer the method!
"Don't worry, I bought more ISET options They said only need 01 for transfers."
Trang 4Understanding HPLC method modernization
Trang 5* 2D Checkout solution
Trang 6Poroshell EC-C183.0 x 150mm, 2.7µm- 1260 Inf II Prime
Eclipse Plus C184.6 x 100mm, 1.8µm- 1260 Inf II Prime
Acta Chemica Scandinavica 49 (1995) 589-598
Trang 7• Solution stability of rosuvastatin under acidic dissolution media
Solution State Stability
Latin American Journal of Pharmacy - 32 (10) - 2013
APIs with poor solution stability should be tested quickly
Trang 8• Comparative dissolution test
Solution State Stability
Total run time = {(Reference solution (Blank, STD 1 ~ 5) 6 vial) x 3 set + (Reference drug + Test drug) x 12 EA x
12 time point} x 4 medium x 10 min = {6 x 3 + 2 x 12 x 12} x 4 x 10 min= 12,240 min = 204 hrs
L/dp: 30,000Flow: 1.0 mL/min, Run time: 10 min
L/dp: 27,778 (-7%)Flow: 0.525 mL/min, Run time: 1.2 min
204 Hours
Mobile phase 12.24 L
24.5 Hours
Mobile phase 771 mL
Trang 9• The effect of decreasing particle size
Understanding Van Deemter Equation
How does it work in the Modern HPLC Method?
solid core columns and shortening analyte diffusion path
Trang 10Superficially Porous Particle Column (SPP)
USP officially allows the use of SPP columns.
-Solid core particle with thin porous shell coating
-Improved column efficiency and separation performance
-Reduced diffusion path within the porous shell leads to faster mass transfer and higher resolution
Trang 11• Van Deemter Plots vs System Pressure
Effects Of Smaller Particles
• Small particles lead to lower HETP, and therefore higher separation efficiency.
• Small particles lead to narrower, higher peaks.
• For smaller particles the separation efficiency suffers less when increasing flow rate.
But: Smaller particles generate higher back pressure.
“horizontal”
Trang 12• No Run Time Increase!
Applying Columns With Smaller Particles
gives increased sensitivity
Trang 13• Smaller particles give increased peak height
Increase Sensitivity
2
1200 µl/min; 10 sec peak w baseline = 200 µl; 10 µl injection
600 µl/min ; 2 sec peak w baseline = 20 µl; 2 µl injectionFactor 2 sensitivity
Trang 14Understanding USP (621)
& Transfer HPLC to UPLC
Trang 15• Chages in Key parameters (Harmonization with EP)
USP Changes to Chapter <621>
ParameterUSP <621> (Before Dec 2022)USP <621> (Apr 2023)
(Same as the Dec 2022 revision)
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• N = 5.54𝑡𝑅
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• N = 5.54𝑡𝑅
• Calculated based on the Tangent Width of the Peak
• 𝑅𝑆 = 2 x 𝑡𝑊𝑅2 − 𝑡𝑅11+ 𝑊2
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• 𝑅𝑆 = 1.18 x 𝑊𝑡𝑅2 − 𝑡𝑅1ℎ1+ 𝑊ℎ2
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• 𝑅𝑆 = 1.18 x 𝑊𝑡𝑅2 − 𝑡𝑅1ℎ1+ 𝑊ℎ2
• Plate Number (N) and Resolution (Rs) have been harmonized to use the same calculation methods as USP and EP
• With the revised USP calculation method based on the existing EP calculation method, it is now easier to apply the changes in CDS.
Trang 16• Chages in Key parameters (Harmonization with EP)
USP Changes to Chapter <621>
ParameterUSP <621> (Before Dec 2022)USP <621> (Apr 2023)
(Same as the Dec 2022 revision)
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• N = 5.54𝑡𝑅
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• N = 5.54𝑡𝑅
• Calculated based on the Tangent Width of the Peak
• 𝑅𝑆 = 2 x 𝑡𝑊𝑅2 − 𝑡𝑅11+ 𝑊2
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• 𝑅𝑆 = 1.18 x 𝑊𝑡𝑅2 − 𝑡𝑅1ℎ1+ 𝑊ℎ2
• Calculated based on the Peak Half Width
• 𝑅𝑆 = 1.18 x 𝑊𝑡𝑅2 − 𝑡𝑅1ℎ1+ 𝑊ℎ2
• Plate Number (N) and Resolution (Rs) have been harmonized to use the same calculation methods as USP and EP
• With the revised USP calculation method based on the existing EP calculation method, it is now easier to apply the changes in CDS.
Trang 17• Header Text: Peak Resolution EP → Peak Resolution USP• Value: Peak_Resolution_EP
Applying the Updated Resolution and Plate Number in the Report
USP Changes to Chapter <621>
Trang 18PreviousDec 2022Current (Apr 2023)
The maximum of the peak to the extrapolated baseline of the signal - At least 5 times the width at half-height based on the reference
The maximum of the peak to the extrapolated baseline of the signal - At least 20 times the width at half-height based on the reference
The maximum of the peak to the extrapolated baseline of the signal - At least 5 times the width at half-height based on the reference
h5 Times the peak half width based on the reference20 Times the peak half width based on the Blank5 Times the peak half width based on the Blank
EP 11 2.2.46 Chromatographic separation techniquesUSP <621> Chromatography
Current (Jan 2023)Jan 2024
HThe maximum of the peak to the extrapolated baseline of the signal - At least 20
times the width at half-height based on the reference
The maximum of the peak to the extrapolated baseline of the signal - At least 5 times
the width at half-height based on the reference
h20 Times the peak half width based on the Blank5 Times the peak half width based on the Blank
S/N ratio = 2𝐻
S/N Ratio Calculation
USP Changes to Chapter <621>
H = height of the peakh = range of the noise
Trang 19• Introduction of Additional Parameters
USP Changes to Chapter <621>
ParameterUSP <621> (Previous)USP <621> (Current)
• Newly added
• H = 𝐿
𝑁(L = Column length, N = Plates Number)
-• Newly added
• h = 𝐻
𝑑𝑝 (𝐻 = Plates height, 𝑑𝑝 = particle diameter)
-Retention volume of an unretained compound (𝑉0)
• 𝑉0= 𝑡0 x 𝐹 (𝑡0 = retention time of unretained compound, 𝐹 = flow rate)
Total mobile phase volume (𝑉𝑡)
• 𝑉𝑡= 𝑡𝑡 x 𝐹 (𝑡𝑡 = retention time of the smallest compound, 𝐹 = flow rate)
Peak Symmetry
• 𝐴𝑠=𝑊0.052𝑑
W0.05 = width of the peak at one-twentieth of the peak height
d = distance between the perpendicular dropped from the peak maximum and
the leading edge of the peak at 1/20 of the peak height• Known as the asymmetry factor or tailing factor (OpenLab CDS)
Trang 20• USP general chapter 621 and all relevant USP monographs are legally binding for validated methods.
• New Regulatory Limits
USP <621>
Allowable Adjustments of Chromatographic Conditions
USP <621> August 1st 2014 (USP37-NF32)USP <621> December 1st 2022
L/dp = column length (L) to particle size (dp) ratio
(1) USP Flow Rate (isocratic) : F₂ = F₁ x [(dc₂² x dp₁)/(dc₁² x dp₂)](2) Vinj2 = Vinj1(L₂ x dc₂²)/(L₁x dc₁²)
Trang 21Summary of Allowable Adjustments per USP General Chapter <621> after December 1, 2022
Parameters for System Suitability
Totally Porous to Totally Porous
Isocratic Adjustment
Totally Porous to Totally Porous
Gradient Adjustment
Totally Porous to Superficially Porous
Isocratic Adjustment
Totally Porous to Superficially Porous Gradient Adjustment
Particle Size&Column Length
Ratio of Components in Mobile Phase
Minor component (≤50%): ±30% relative, but cannot exceed ±10% absolute; may only adjust 1 minor
component in ternary mixtures
The principal peak(s) elute(s) within ±15% of the retention time(s) obtained with the original conditions; this requirement does not apply when the column dimensions are changed The composition of the mobile phase and the gradient are such that the first peaks are sufficiently retained, and the last peaks are eluted
Minor component (≤50%): ±30% relative, but cannot exceed ±10% absolute; may only adjust 1
minor component in ternary mixtures
The principal peak(s) elute(s) within ±15% of the retention time(s) obtained with the original conditions; this requirement does not apply when the column dimensions are changed The composition of the mobile phase and the gradient are such that the first peaks are sufficiently retained, and the last peaks are eluted
Trang 22Gradient Adjusted factor (tG2/tG1) -0.4Based on tG2/tG1=(F1/F2) x [(L2 x dc22)/(L1x dc12)]Gradient Conditions
0(3x0.4)=1.21.2+(10 x.0.4)=5.25.2+(3x0.4)=6.4
2.5x time saving! (9.6min saved)
2.5x solvent saving! (27.6mL solvent saved)
• New Regulatory Limits –Example
USP <621>
Trang 23What is L/dp?
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑛 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒
e.g 4.6 x 250mm, 5µm → 250,000 / 5 = 50,000
L/dp ratio: -25% ~ 50%
Trang 24What column can be changed to?
• Column list that can be changed from 4.6mm ID column
IDLengthParticle sizeTypeFlow rateL/dpDifference
Trang 25• What changes when the column specification is modified?
Understanding of the Formular – USP621
TypeI.D.LengthParticle size
Totally porous particle4.6 mm
250 mm5 um
Superficially porous particle2.1 mm
100 mm1.9 um52,632
Flow rate
Injection volumeInjection volumeGradient timetableFlow rate
Gradient timetable
And what else?
Trang 26• Brief summary of System and Column selection
Method selection
Legacy MethodSuperficially porous particle
Totally porous particle
4.6 x 250mm, 5um4.6 x 150mm, 2.7um4.6 x 100mm, 1.9um
3.0 x 150mm, 2.7um2.1 x 150mm, 2.7um3.0 x 100mm, 1.9um2.1 x 100mm, 1.9um
4.6 x 100mm, 1.8um3.0 x 100mm, 1.8um2.1 x 100mm, 1.8um
UHPLC
Trang 27510152025303540455055606570Retention time [min]
2D Checkout - Eclipse Plus C18 2.1 x 100mm, 1.8um_2D Checkout.amx | DAD1A,Sig=254,4 Ref=off | 2023-04-04 15-33-39+09-00-02.dx
What happens if system performance is insufficient?
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2D Checkout - Eclipse Plus C18 2.1 x 100mm, 1.8um_2D Checkout.amx | PMP1A,Pressure | 2023-04-04 15-33-39+09-00-02.dx
Trang 28System Dwell Volume and Column Void Volume
volume (mL)
Injection volume (µL)
Flow rate (mL)
1290 H(Bypass)
60 %x 3.1
17 %x 6.9
8.3 %x 6.9
When selecting a column, consider the system dwell volume!
Trang 29Formular – USP<621>
Gradient timeFlow rate
Injection volume
-To maintain linear velocity as the cross-sectional area decreases, adjust the flow rate
-To increase the efficiency of particle size, increase the flow rate
-Adjust the injection volume considering column capacity-To obtain similar peak height (Signal to noise ratio)
-Adjust the gradient time considering the decreased column length and increased flow rate
Trang 30• Let’s simplify the formular
Formular – USP<621>
Gradient timeFlow rate
Trang 31Scaling Flow Rate To New Column Dimension
Target flow rate (F) adapting linear velocity (if particle size changes)
Trang 32Scale injection volume (VInj) to cross section and reduced zone dilution in
shorter column length L (band broadening)
Trang 33Original first gradient step 0-10 min
2.1 x 150 mm column, 3 µm 0.52 mL/min
(increased u)
Col Volume (VC) = 0.52 mL
Trang 34𝐶Gradient timeFlow rate
Injection volume
A = 0.2084B = 0.4C = 2.632
Trang 35• 2D Checkout
Practice
Trang 36• Eclipse Plus C18 vs Poroshell 120 EC-C18
Characteristics of SPP column
246810121416182022242628Retention time [min]
2D Chechout - Poroshell EC-C18 2.1 x 100mm, 1.9um_2D Checkout.amx | DAD1A,Sig=254.0,4.0 Ref=off | 2023-04-05 09-27-21+09-00-02.dx
Totally porous particle
Superficially porous particle
* 2D Checkout solution
Trang 37Full Scalability
Traditional ZORBAX chemistries are aligned with InfinityLab Poroshell chemistries to offer simplified method transfer from fully porous particles to superficially porous particle columns.
Aligned Chemistry
ZORBAX Eclipse Plus C18
ZORBAX Eclipse Plus C8
ZORBAX Eclipse Plus Phenyl-Hexyl
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 EC-C18
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 EC-C8
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 Phenyl-Hexyl
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 SB-C18
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 SB-C8
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 SB-Aq
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 Bonus-RP
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 EC-CN
InfinityLab Poroshell 120 HILIC
Method Transferability Across Product Families
For more information on method transfer: Technical Overview 5990-6588EN
66 compounds
two solvents (MeOH, ACN)at 3 pH values eachpressure vs linear velocity
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• Phthalate ester
Effectiveness of SPP column in Gradient method
Analytical condition
Time (min)
Resolution 5.14Plates 737620
Resolution 5.56Plates 926475Plates 7756
Plates 8125
Plates 8059
Eclipse Plus C184.6 x 250mm, 5µm- 1260 Inf II Quaternary
Poroshell EC-C183.0 x 100mm, 2.7µm- 1260 Inf II Prime
Poroshell EC-C183.0 x 100mm, 1.9µm- 1260 Inf II Prime
When using SPP column, similar performance is observed despite the decrease in L/dp
L/dp = 50,000
L/dp = 37,037
L/dp = 52,632
Trang 39Transfer method between systems
Trang 40The same method with two different LC Systems
- Impact of delay volume and mixing behavior
DAD1 B, Sig=275,4 Ref=400,40 (B:\RIC\AGI RIC DATA\1 PHARMA METOCLOPRAMIDE\WAD PHARMA\XBRIDGE-2000004.D)
DAD1 C, DAD1B, DAD: Signal B, 275 nm/Bw:4 nm Ref 400 nm/Bw:60 nm (B:\RIC\AGI A\GV 1PHARMA\HPLC000001.D)
DAD1 C, DAD1B, DAD: Signal B, 275 nm/Bw:4 nm Ref 400 nm/Bw:60 nm (B:\RIC\AGI A\GV 1PHARMA\HPLC000003.D)
Trang 41Instrument to Instrument Method Transferability
- Important Parameters
Gradient mixing behavior Pressure x flow rate
Delay volume
Extra column volumeInjection volumeTemperature profileExtra column volume
Data rate
Extra column volumePath-length
Trang 42InfinityLab LC Series
Gradient Delay Volume
• Affects or Results in:
• an isocratic hold step at the beginning of every gradient
• sharpness of the gradient• required equilibration
time and therefore total cycle time
• Early eluting peaks are more affected than later eluting peaks
• System Design
Trang 43• Mixing Behavior Differences
minmAU
Trang 45• - Example
Dwell volume measurement
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GDV = (t50% - 0.5tG)*F
Trang 466.256.506.757.007.257.507.758.008.258.508.759.009.259.509.7510.0010.25Retention time [min]
Water 0uL injection | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 0uL injection | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
Water 50uL injection | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 50uL injection | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
Water 100uL injection | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 100uL injection | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
Water 0uL injection - valve bypass | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 0uL injection - valve bypass | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
• 1260 Infinity II HPLC - Quaternary System vs Prime
Dwell volume measurement
Time (min)
Dwell volume (mL)1Theoretical7.500-20uL → Bypass8.2420.74230uL injection8.5741.074450uL injection8.6171.1175100uL injection8.6641.164
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Water 0uL injection | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 0uL injection | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
Water 50uL injection | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 50uL injection | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
Water 100uL injection | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 100uL injection | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
Water 0uL injection - valve bypass | DAD1A,Sig=265,4 Ref=offWater 0uL injection - valve bypass | PMP1D,Solvent Ratio B
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1260 Infinity II Prime
6.26.46.66.87.07.27.47.67.88.08.28.48.68.89.09.2Retention time [min]
Dwell volume (mL)1Theoretical7.500-20uL → Bypass7.9950.49530uL injection8.2810.781
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