HPLC columns

Exceptional stationary phases for your many applications

Imtakt columns are specially designed for the analysis of complex compounds, providing the exceptional selectivity and resolution essential for amino acids, proteins, vitamins, steroids and saccharides.

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Choose innovation with HPLC columns developed by Imtakt

Our Japanese partner Imtakt stands out in the chromatography field for its ability to design innovative HPLC columns.

With decades of experience and recognised know-how, Imtakt offers chromatographic solutions that feature high resolution and 20-50% lower pressure than columns from comparable manufacturers.

Imtakt’s passion and dedication to excellence in column design and manufacture is reflected in the testimonials from scientists around the world who recognise the superior quality and consistent performance of Imtakt products.

BCP Instruments is the exclusive distributor of the Imtakt range in France. Please contact us for more information about our products and services.

The different stationary phases

Exceptional performance, particularly for peptide and protein analysis

Ideal for basic compounds thanks to high surface coverage

Robust and versatile separation solutions

IMTAKT HPLC tools

To facilitate the selection, use and optimisation of its HPLC columns, Imtakt offers several free tools, developed by Yazawa Itaru.

Selection guide

Find the column that’s right for you using our keyword search of the different station phases.

Concrete examples

Browse the application notes by keyword or specific industry to find the right column for your needs.

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High precision

Designed to meet the rigorous demands of laboratories, the HPLC columns developed by Imtakt are also very stable over time and available in different dimensions (from 0.75 to 28mm internal diameter and from 10 to 500mm in length) and particle sizes (2, 3 or 5 µm). With Imtakt’s range of HPLC columns, you benefit from powerful tools for your separations of complex compounds in various matrices.

Certified reliability

Each column is accompanied by a detailed batch certificate, attesting to the quality of the product.

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Scherzo

Polymodal reversed-phase: ideal for the simultaneous separation of neutral, acidic and basic compounds thanks to enhanced hydrophobic and π–π interaction.

Key features

  • Column type: Ion exchange, Normal phase, Reverse phase
  • Particle size: 3µ
  • Pore size: 13 nm
  • Length: 10-500mm
  • Inside diameter: 0.075-10.0 mm

Innovative ODS columns

The Scherzo range of ODS (Octadecylsilane) columns stands out for its uniqueness and versatility in today’s market.

Multimodes

By combining reverse phase, cation and anion exchange, and normal phase modes in a single column, they almost completely eliminate the need for ion-pairing reagents.

Various applications

Ideal for the simultaneous analysis of polar and non-polar analytes, from vitamins to metabolomics, saving time and resources.

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Intrada

For laboratories requiring advanced separation solutions for complex analytes.

Key features

  • Column type: Ion exchange, Normal phase, Reverse phase, Mixed mode
  • Particle size: 3µ
  • Pore size: 12 nm to 30 nm
  • Length: 10-500mm
  • Inside diameter: 0.075-10.0 mm

Stationary phase technology

The Intrada column range uses a stationary phase optimised for the separation of amino acids and other amine-containing compounds, combining normal phase and ion exchange.

High performance

Intrada enables high-throughput analysis, allowing up to 55 amino acids to be separated in less than ten minutes.

Various applications

It is ideal for biomedical research, pharmacology and the food industry.

Cadenza

Columns for laboratories looking for accurate and reliable separation solutions.

Key features

  • Column type: Reverse phase
  • Particle size: 3µ or 5µ
  • Pore size: 12 nm to 30 nm
  • Length: 10-500mm
  • Inside diameter: 0.075-28.0 mm

High resolution and efficiency

The Cadenza CD-C18 columns, for example, are designed to offer high resolution and superior separation efficiency thanks to their 3 µm packing material.

Low return pressure

These columns enable low-pressure analysis, thereby reducing equipment wear and extending service life.

Improved separation of hydrophobic compounds

They are particularly effective at separating hydrophobic compounds, which is essential for many analytical applications.

Sélectivité stérique élevée

Cadenza columns offer high steric selectivity, enabling better recognition of molecules in the stationary phase.

Reduced solvent consumption

Thanks to their efficient design, these columns reduce solvent consumption, which is both economical and environmentally friendly.

Presto

Exceptional performance, particularly for peptide and protein analysis.

Key features

  • Column type: Reverse phase
  • Particle size: 2µ
  • Length: 10-250mm
  • Inside diameter: 0.075-10.0 mm

Non-porous technology

Presto columns use non-porous 2 µm silica particles, enabling high-resolution separation and low dispersion.

High resolution

They are ideal for analyses requiring high resolution, such as peptide mapping and protein analysis.

LC-MS compatibility

These columns are compatible with LC-MS, making them suitable for sensitive and accurate analyses.

Various applications

Ideal for analysing peptides, proteins and other complex biomolecules, they offer exceptional performance under a variety of conditions.

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FF-C18

Technical notes and applications

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Unison

High-efficiency HPLC columns, ideal for basic compounds thanks to their high surface coverage.

Key features

  • Stationary phase: inverse, normal
  • Particle size: 3µ or 5µ
  • Pore size: 13 nm
  • Length: 10-500mm
  • Inside diameter: 0.075-28.0 mm

Polymer capping technology

By improving the shape of the peaks, this technology enables 100% compatibility with aqueous phases, which is essential for the analysis of polar compounds.

Versatility of stationary phases

The Unison column range is available with C1, C8, C18, Phenyl, Silica and Amino stationary phases to suit a wide range of chromatographic applications.

High performance

Unison columns offer high-efficiency separations with low back pressures, making them ideal for fast and accurate analyses.

Chemical stability

Thanks to their advanced design, these columns are stable in acidic and basic conditions, which extends their service life and improves the reproducibility of analyses.

Dacapo

HPLC columns for laboratories requiring robust, versatile separation solutions.

Key features

  • Column type: Reverse phase
  • Particle size: 2.5µ
  • Pore size: 13 nm
  • Length: 10-250mm
  • Internal diameter: 1.0-4.6 mm

Dual-Matrix technology

The columns in the Dacapo range use a double matrix composed of porous silica and organic polymer, which gives them high mechanical and chemical stability.

High resolution

Thanks to the 2.5 µm particles, analyses are fast, efficient and compatible with UHPLC (Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography).

Wide pH range

They are compatible with a wide pH range (1-12), making them ideal for analyses under alkaline or acidic conditions.

Various applications

Dacapo is ideal for analysing peptides, alkaloids and other compounds under alkaline conditions, for example.

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