Miniaturized Straightforward Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion for Multiresidue Determination of Pesticide Residues in Rice by UHPLC-MS/MS
摘要
The use of pesticides in rice production and storage is common practice and residue analysis is of great importance. This study aimed to develop and validate a miniaturized and simplified sample preparation method based on the solid-phase matrix dispersion (MSPD) technique for the multiresidue determination of pesticide residues in rice by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). All sample preparation was carried out in a single tube, without the need for a mortar and pestle or transfer to a cartridge as is the case with the classic MSPD technique. This modification simplifies execution, reducing possible losses of analytes and minimizing the risk of cross-contamination. Several tests were conducted to optimize the extraction, including the evaluation of solvents, sorbent types and masses, use of ultrasound, and dilution solvents. The extraction used only 0.5 g of sample and a material of natural origin, diatomaceous earth, as sorbent, followed by extraction with acetonitrile containing 1% (v/v) acetic acid in ultrasound. The method showed recoveries from 70 to 120%, and RSD ≤ 20% for most of the levels evaluated. The limits of quantification (LOQ) were from 4 to 8 μg kg−1 for the 60 validated compounds. Method application to commercial rice revealed the presence of pesticide residues from the LOQ to 446 μg kg−1, highlighting the importance of monitoring for food safety. The results obtained were compared to QuEChERS acetate method by the Student’s t test showing high agreement, indicating that the proposed method is efficient and suitable for routine analysis.