{"title":"Isolation and identification of two novel PDE-5 inhibitors illegally added to pressed candies.","authors":"Li-Hong Zhao, Xiao-Pu Liu, Pei-Zhi Dong, Xin-Hua Xiang, Guo-Hua Shen","doi":"10.1080/19440049.2024.2445201","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two novel phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors were detected in pressed candy using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-diode array detection. Following extraction with acetonitrile and sonication, the compounds were isolated and purified <i>via</i> semi-preparative liquid chromatography. Structural characterisation was achieved through high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The results indicate that both compounds possess identical UV absorption spectra. The molecular formulas of compounds 1 and 2 are C<sub>23</sub>H<sub>32</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and C<sub>22</sub>H<sub>30</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4</sub>, respectively, each featuring a pyrimidinone benzene structure with a single methylene group (-CH<sub>2</sub>) variation. As studies on these illicit compounds in functional foods have not been conducted, regulatory agencies must take note and incorporate them for the assessment of illicit additives in functional and healthcare foods.</p>","PeriodicalId":12295,"journal":{"name":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3000,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment","FirstCategoryId":"97","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2024.2445201","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"CHEMISTRY, APPLIED","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Two novel phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors were detected in pressed candy using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-diode array detection. Following extraction with acetonitrile and sonication, the compounds were isolated and purified via semi-preparative liquid chromatography. Structural characterisation was achieved through high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The results indicate that both compounds possess identical UV absorption spectra. The molecular formulas of compounds 1 and 2 are C23H32N4O4 and C22H30N4O4, respectively, each featuring a pyrimidinone benzene structure with a single methylene group (-CH2) variation. As studies on these illicit compounds in functional foods have not been conducted, regulatory agencies must take note and incorporate them for the assessment of illicit additives in functional and healthcare foods.
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Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A publishes original research papers and critical reviews covering analytical methodology, occurrence, persistence, safety evaluation, detoxification and regulatory control of natural and man-made additives and contaminants in the food and animal feed chain. Papers are published in the areas of food additives including flavourings, pesticide and veterinary drug residues, environmental contaminants, plant toxins, mycotoxins, marine biotoxins, trace elements, migration from food packaging, food process contaminants, adulteration, authenticity and allergenicity of foods. Papers are published on animal feed where residues and contaminants can give rise to food safety concerns. Contributions cover chemistry, biochemistry and bioavailability of these substances, factors affecting levels during production, processing, packaging and storage; the development of novel foods and processes; exposure and risk assessment.