Optimization of chromatographic conditions for reversed-phase (RP)-HPLC method

Chromatographic parametersVariationsPeak shape
Mobile phase composition (v/v)
ACN:Methanol:Water50:30:20No ideal peak
ACN:Water50:50Broad peak
60:40Not symmetric
70:30Sharp resolved peak, tailing
80:20Well resolved peak
pH variation
ACN:Orthophosphoric acid (pH 4.0);4.0Broad peaks
optimized ratio (80:20)3.0Resolved sharp peak, tailing
3.5Sharp, well separated peaks