Adsorbosphere XL C8

Robust Medium-Hydrophobicity Phase for Long-Term Reversed-Phase HPLC

Adsorbosphere XL C8 is a reversed-phase HPLC column based on high-purity, fully porous silica, modified with octyl (C8) groups and treated with advanced extended-lifetime surface chemistry. Designed for routine and regulated use, this column combines medium hydrophobic retention with enhanced stability and superior column lifetime — making it ideal for long-term reversed-phase applications.

Compared to C18, Adsorbosphere XL C8 offers faster elution for hydrophobic compounds and improved performance for moderately polar analytes. Its optimized endcapping ensures excellent peak shapes, even for basic compounds, over extended usage.

Adsorbosphere XL C8 delivers reliable reversed-phase performance and extended stability — perfect for high-volume labs that require robust, long-lasting C8 selectivity.

Key Features

  • C8-bonded silica (USP L7) with extended-lifetime bonding

  • Moderate hydrophobicity for faster retention vs. C18

  • Enhanced endcapping for improved peak shape and pH stability

  • Excellent durability for high-throughput and routine analysis

  • Fully porous silica with high reproducibility

  • Available in 3 µm, 5 µm and 10 µm particle sizes

Typical Applications

  • Routine QC of APIs, drug formulations, and metabolites

  • Faster separations of hydrophobic compounds

  • Basic analytes requiring low tailing and long column life

  • Food, cosmetic, and chemical product screening

  • Method transfer and validation in regulated environments

Specifications

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Particle Sizes
  • 3 µm
  • 5 µm
  • 10 µm
Pore Size 100 Å
Surface Area 200 m²/g
Phase/Modification C8
Particle Type
Separation Mode
USP Code
Endcapping Yes
Carbonload 11 %

Material Numbers

Phase Material Number
Adsorbosphere XL C8, 3 µm 5200054
Adsorbosphere XL C8, 5 µm 5200055
Adsorbosphere XL C8, 10 µm 5200056
Adsorbosphere XL C18

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