Analytical Laboratory of Medicinal Plants and Drug Research Institute

Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry(LC-MS) is an analytical chemistry technique that combines the physical separation capabilities of liquid chromatography  (or HPLC) with the mass analysis capabilities of mass spectrometey  (MS). Coupled chromatography - MS systems are popular in chemical analysis because the individual capabilities of each technique are enhanced synergistically. While liquid chromatography separates mixtures with multiple components, mass spectrometry provides structural identity of the individual components with high molecular specificity and detection sensitivity. This tandem technique can be used to analyze biochemical, organic, and inorganic compounds commonly found in complex samples of environmental and biological origin. Therefore, LC-MS may be applied in a wide range of sectors including biotechnology, environment monitoring, food processing, and pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and cosmetic  industries