Structural Analysis Lab

The Structural Analysis Lab is part of the Portuguese Mass Spectrometry Network (RNEM), created through the National Programme for Scientific Equipment Renewal (PNRC)/ FCT. Thus, collaboration is maintained with several national research institutions in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology and medicine.

CHROMATOGRAPHY AND MASS SPECTROMETRY SERVICE

This service carries out high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), HPLC-MS/MS and UPLC-MS/MS analysis.
The Lab is equipped with two triple quadrupole mass spectrometers with atmospheric pressure ionisation sources (ESI and APCI).

Our services include:

  • Measurement of molecular masses of polar and nonpolar compounds
  • Routine chromatographic analysis for separation, identification and quantification of polar and nonpolar compounds
  • Analysis of complex samples
  • Development, implementation and validation of HPLC and UPLC methods

 

The LAE’s mission is to provide analytical support in the area of mass spectrometry which can be associated with liquid chromatography techniques. The values shown in the following table take the customer’s affiliation into account. The IVA (VAT) tax is not included (current rate: 23%).

Analysis Type RNEM

(€/hour)

Universities

(€/hour)

Other institutions

(€/hour)

HPLC-MS 48 72 96
HPLC-DAD-MS 60 90 120
HPLC-MS/MS 60 90 120
HPLC-DAD-MS/MS 80 120 160
UHPLC-MS 96 144 192
UHPLC-MS/MS 120 180 240
HPLC UV-Vis 40 60 80

 

Analysis Type RNEM

(€/hour)

Universities (€/hour) Other institutions (€/hour)
MS Spectrum 10 15 20
MS/MS Spectrum 16 24 32

 

For FFUL analyses, please access:
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Important:

1. The costs assume that the equipment is operated by LAE technicians.;
2. Costs include consumables needed for sample analysis (vials, filters, reagents, etc.).
3. Costs do not include:
  3.1. Acquisition of a dedicated chromatographic column. For longer-lasting jobs, a dedicated column must be purchased. For other situations, a column from LAE may be used.
  3.2. Sample preparation. Samples must be delivered as described in MS Information_2023. If necessary, LAE may propose an additional budget for sample preparation.
  3.3. Optimization, implementation and validation of the chromatographic method. A quote must be requested by email.
  3.4. Treatment of results. It must be subjected to an agreement established in the contract for the execution of the work and according to the corresponding quote.

1. Please read MS Information.
2. Fill out the LC-MS Request Form.
3. Hand in the sample at LAE, identified according to the described in LC-MS Request Form.

ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS SERVICE

This service can accurately determine the percentage of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen and the purity of a compound.

Information about price will be available soon.

This service is temporarily unavailable. For more information please contact lae@ff.ulisboa.pt

NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SERVICE

This service performs analysis and structural characterisation of small molecules in routine work, research and teaching.

Services will be subject to a prior quote. Prices will depend on the number of samples, their preparation and type and duration of the NMR experiment.

Contact us for a quote.

  1. Complete the request form.
  2. Hand in the sample(s) and respective request form at the Structural Analysis Lab.
    Samples must:
  • be fully soluble and delivered in labelled 5 mm NMR tubes (length 15 cm)
  • be dissolved in 600 μL of deuterated solvent (CDCl3, CD3OD, DMSO, D2O, etc.)

CONTACTS

Building H, Floor -1, Room C.1.1

Email: lae@ff.ulisboa.pt

Phone: +351 217 946 400  (Ext. 14396)

Laboratory Managers
Maria do Rosário Bronze
Noélia Duarte

Laboratory staff
Andreia Bento da Silva
Bruno Gonçalves
Paula Alves Marques

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