Agilent Technologies to Host Webinar on Solving Complex Analytical Challenges of Polar Molecules

Agilent Technologies, a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, is set to host an insightful webinar titled “The Polar Puzzle: Solving Complex Analytical Challenges” on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The online session, free to attend, will run for 1 hour and 15 minutes and will provide practical guidance on overcoming the difficulties associated with analyzing polar compounds.

Polar molecules, including pesticides, NSAIDs, sugars, and amino acids, are notoriously challenging in chromatographic analysis due to their poor retention on traditional C18 columns. This webinar will address these issues and equip participants with actionable strategies for selecting the right stationary phases, whether reverse-phase polar columns, HILIC, or normal phases, based on analyte properties and application requirements. Attendees will also gain access to a structured decision-making checklist designed to simplify method development for polar molecule separations.

The session will feature expert insights from Andrea Leonardi, Product Specialist in Agilent’s Chemistries and Supplies Division, who brings extensive experience in LC and LC/MS analysis of small molecules and biologics, and Dr. Sunil Lakhmapure, Ph.D., Pre-Sales Application Engineer, who has over 19 years of expertise in chromatography and mass spectrometry across pharma R&D and analytical applications. Both speakers will share practical examples, method optimization strategies, and proven approaches to ensure reliable detection of polar analytes across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food safety, and clinical research.

Key learning outcomes include guidance on selecting the most suitable column for retaining polar analytes, understanding when to choose between reverse phase and HILIC, ensuring reliable detection, choosing the right column type (SPP or TPP), and applying method optimization techniques to achieve robust and reproducible results.

With its longstanding reputation for delivering innovative solutions and advancing laboratory workflows, Agilent Technologies continues to support scientists and researchers worldwide in solving complex analytical challenges.

Registration for this one-time, complimentary webinar is now open. To secure your place and gain valuable insights into polar molecule analysis, register now for FREE!