Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, has introduced an advanced analytical instrument called Kinetex EVO C18.

According to company sources, Kinetex EVO C18 is the latest advancement in ultra-high performance HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) and its column incorporates a patented organo-silica grafting process that utilises uniform stabilising ethane cross-linking to create a unique selectivity and ultimately, pH stability from 1-12.

Kinetex EVO C18 has the performance advantages of Core-Shell Technology even at extreme low and high pH. This new advancement adds alkaline pH ruggedness and a highly versatile selectivity to the Kinetex core-shell family of HPLC, UHPLC and preparative LC products.

The EVO C18 columns are an extension of the Phenomenex Kinetex core-shell line, which delivers improved results, increased productivity, easy transferability and significant cost savings compared to traditional HPLC/UHPLC media. The wide pH 1 to12 stability and improved peak shape for bases make the Kinetex 5 µm EVO C18 especially ideal for analytical and preparative HPLC methods at a variety of challenging pH levels such as those in open access labs.

With the introduction of the 5 µm Kinetex EVO C18 particle, HPLC and preparative HPLC users can utilise3 µm or better efficiencies and low backpressures to easily replace traditional hybrid materials and run at higher linear flow rates to compress long run times. Additional Kinetex EVO C18 core-shell particles, including those for UHPLC, are scheduled to be introduced very soon.

“This is an advanced instrument that guarantees core-shell performance at virtually any pH range. Now scientists can utilise Kinetex 5 µm EVO C18 columns to easily improve HPLC or PREP LC results without the pH restrictions of other core-shell products or the performance limitations of traditional hybrid and polymer columns,” explains Simon Lomas, Brand Manager for Phenomenex.

Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers in industrial, clinical research, government and academic laboratories. From drug discovery and pharmaceutical development to food safety and environmental analysis, Phenomenex chromatography solutions have accelerated science and helped researchers to improve global health.