Table 2 Analytical conditions of UPLC for 6, 8, 10 gingerol and shogaol

Parameters Analysis condition
UPLC system LC-30AD SHIMADZU
Detector DAD, UV, 280 μm
Column Kinetex XB.C18 100 Å (1.7 μm, 150×2.1 mm)
Mobile phase A: 0.1% acetic acid in water (V/V, %)
B: 0.1% acetic acid in acetonitrile (V/V, %)
Gradient elution Time (min) A (%) B (%)
0.5 90 10
2.5 60 40
4.5 45 55
6.0 40 60
8.0 35 65
9.5 35 65
11.5 35 65
13.0 30 70
14.5 25 75
16.0 20 80
17.5 15 85
20.0 10 90
25.0 10 90
26.0 90 10
29.0 90 10
Injection volume (μL) 2
Flow rate (mL/min) 0.3
Column temp. (°C) 30