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Optimized 300 Å Wide Pore Silica for Biomolecules

Efficient separation of proteins and peptides requires full accessibility of the stationary phase surface. The Viva™ Wide Pore silica is engineered with a narrow pore size distribution centered at 300 Å, ensuring that a high proportion of the internal surface is available for interaction with large molecules.

This optimized pore structure improves:

  • Mass transfer for high molecular weight analytes
  • Surface accessibility for proteins and peptides
  • Peak shape and chromatographic efficiency
  • Reproducibility in bioanalytical methods

Compared to conventional wide-pore materials, the Viva silica design minimizes inaccessible micropore volume, resulting in more efficient and predictable biomolecule separations.

Unique Biphenyl Selectivity for Challenging Separations

The Viva™ Biphenyl stationary phase (USP L11) offers a distinct separation mechanism based on enhanced π–π interactions, dipole interactions, and polarizability. This provides strong orthogonal selectivity compared to traditional reversed-phase phases such as C18 or C8.

For protein and peptide analysis, this results in:

  • Improved resolution of structurally similar peptides
  • Enhanced separation of aromatic and conjugated sequences
  • Stronger retention of polarizable biomolecules
  • Complementary selectivity in method development workflows

The Biphenyl phase is particularly effective when analyzing complex peptide mixtures or when critical pair separations cannot be achieved using conventional hydrophobic phases.

Ideal for Proteins, Peptides, and LC-MS Workflows

The Viva™ Wide Pore Biphenyl column is well suited for modern bioanalytical applications, including:

  • Peptide mapping and characterization
  • Protein digest analysis
  • Intact protein separations
  • Biopharmaceutical quality control
  • Monoclonal antibody research
  • Biomarker and proteomics studies
  • LC-MS method development

Its MS-friendly selectivity profile allows efficient separations using simple mobile phase systems, helping to reduce ion suppression and improve detection sensitivity.

Key Features and Benefits

  • 300 Å wide pore silica optimized for biomolecules
  • Narrow pore size distribution for maximum surface accessibility
  • Unique Biphenyl stationary phase (USP L11)
  • Strong orthogonal selectivity vs. C18/C8 phases
  • Enhanced retention of aromatic and polarizable compounds
  • Excellent peak shape and reproducibility
  • High recovery of peptides and proteins
  • Compatible with LC-UV and LC-MS detection
  • Robust performance for routine and research applications

Reliable Performance for Bioanalytical Laboratories

Restek manufactures Viva™ columns using tightly controlled production processes from silica synthesis through final column packing. This ensures consistent batch-to-batch performance, reproducible retention times, and long-term column stability—critical factors in regulated bioanalytical environments.

The combination of advanced wide pore silica and Biphenyl selectivity makes Viva™ Biphenyl columns a powerful tool for developing robust and highly selective protein and peptide methods.

The Next Level of Selectivity for Biomolecule Analysis

The Restek Viva™ Wide Pore 300 Å Biphenyl HPLC column combines advanced pore engineering with a uniquely selective stationary phase, offering a powerful alternative for protein and peptide separations. When conventional C18 or C8 phases reach their limits, Biphenyl chemistry provides the orthogonal selectivity needed to resolve complex biomolecular mixtures with confidence.

Whether for method development, routine QC, or advanced LC-MS workflows, Viva™ Biphenyl columns deliver the resolution, robustness, and reproducibility required in modern bioanalysis.

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