What is UPLC-MS?

UPLC-MS stands for Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. It is an analytical chemistry technique that combines the physical separation capabilities of UPLC with the mass analysis capabilities of mass spectrometry (MS). UPLC provides high-resolution and fast separation of compounds in a mixture, while MS identifies and quantifies these compounds based on their mass-to-charge ratio. It's commonly used for identifying, quantifying, and characterizing a wide range of molecules in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, environmental science, food safety, and clinical diagnostics.