A method for extracting and detecting porphyrin compounds

Abstract

An extraction and detection method of porphyrin compounds. The extraction method comprises the following steps: weighing a sample to be detected, adding an organic solvent A containing reagent B and reagent C, heating and refluxing, cooling to room temperature to obtain a mixture 1; ultrasonically oscillating the mixture 1 with ultrapure water and reagent D in sequence to obtain a mixture 2; centrifuging the mixture 2 to separate an organic phase and an aqueous phase; alkalinizing the aqueous phase to extract organic compounds from the aqueous phase to obtain free porphyrin components. The method solves the problems of low extraction efficiency, serious environmental pollution and difficulty in eliminating environmental matrix interference of the prior art, and realizes efficient, environmentally-friendly and accurate enrichment and detection of porphyrin compounds.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the interdisciplinary field of environmental analytical chemistry and geochemistry, specifically involving the selective extraction and trace detection technology of porphyrin compounds in complex environmental matrices, which is particularly suitable for environmental samples such as soil and sediments with high humic content. Background Technology

[0002] Porphyrins, as degradation products of biomacromolecules such as chlorophyll and heme, are important biomarkers for studying carbon and nitrogen cycles and paleoenvironmental reconstruction (Sinninghe Damsté et al., 2019, Organic Geochemistry). Their occurrence forms and concentration distribution in soil directly reflect microbial activity and organic matter transformation efficiency (Lü et al., 2020, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta). However, due to the interference of complex environmental matrices and the trace characteristics of target compounds (ng / g level), existing technologies struggle to achieve high-fidelity extraction and accurate detection, becoming a key bottleneck restricting environmental geochemical research.

[0003] The current mainstream liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) and ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) have significant drawbacks: (1) the solvent consumption is as high as 20-50 mL / g sample (Wang et al., 2018, Analytical Chemistry), which leads to increased processing costs and VOC pollution; (2) the proportion of co-extractants such as humic acid (HA) and metal complexes exceeds 60% (Zhang et al., 2021, Journal of Chromatography A), which causes matrix inhibition in subsequent detection; (3) the existing methods perform porphyrin protonation extraction under acidic conditions (pH 2-3), but the strong acid environment causes the tetrapyrrole macrocycle to undergo demetallization reaction, especially causing irreversible damage to Mg-porphyrin (degradation rate as high as 65%), which seriously affects the accuracy of paleoenvironmental reconstruction data (Petersen et al., 2021, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta).

[0004] The sensitivity bottlenecks of existing detection methods: (1) Although the combination of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultraviolet detector is widely used, it faces the following problems: irreversible adsorption of humic acid fragments on C18 columns, resulting in a 25% decrease in column efficiency (Chen et al., 2020, Environmental Science & Technology); and the ultraviolet spectrum is affected by carotenoids near 400 nm, reducing the signal-to-noise ratio (S / N) to 2.1-3.5 (Guo et al., 2021, Microchemical Journal); (2) Although high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) has achieved the detection limit at the ng / L level, humic acid derivatives produce a strong matrix effect in the electrospray ion source (signal inhibition rate 78-92%), forcing the sample to be diluted 10-100 times, resulting in the inability to detect low-abundance porphyrins (Kujawinski et al., 2022, Analytical Chemistry). Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention aims to provide a method for the extraction and detection of porphyrin compounds, thereby solving the problems of low extraction efficiency, significant environmental pollution, and difficulty in eliminating environmental matrix interference in existing technologies, and achieving efficient, environmentally friendly, and accurate enrichment and detection of porphyrin compounds.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for extracting porphyrin compounds, comprising the following steps:

[0008] Step 1: Weigh the sample to be tested, add organic solvent A containing reagent B and reagent C, heat to reflux, and cool to room temperature to obtain mixture 1;

[0009] Wherein, organic solvent A is selected from one or more of toluene, xylene, dichloromethane, trichloromethane, and carbon disulfide;

[0010] Reagent B is selected from one or more of ethanol, isopropanol, and propylene glycol, and reagent C is selected from one or more of tranexamic acid, methanesulfonyl chloride, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanesulfonic acid, and toluenesulfonic acid.

[0011] Step 2: Mixture 1 is ultrasonically vibrated with ultrapure water and reagent D in sequence to obtain mixture 2;

[0012] Reagent D is a small molecule hydrocarbon solvent with no more than 8 carbon atoms, such as n-hexane and / or n-heptane.

[0013] Step 3: Centrifuge mixture 2 to separate the organic phase and the aqueous phase; alkalize the aqueous phase and extract the organic compounds from the aqueous phase to obtain the free porphyrin component.

[0014] In step one of this invention, reagent A and a small amount of reagent B are used to extract organic matter from the soil. Reagent C reacts with the extracted metalloporphyrins in the organic matter to undergo a demetallization reaction. In step two, water and reagent D are used for ultrasonic vibration in preparation for centrifugation. In step three, centrifugation is performed, and the organic and aqueous phases are separated. Then, NaOH is added to the aqueous phase to neutralize excess reagent C, and reagent A is used to extract the target compound, i.e., the free porphyrin component.

[0015] Furthermore, the sample to be tested is soil, sediment, coal, or any other sample rich in humus.

[0016] Furthermore, when the sample to be tested is soil, a pretreatment step is also included; the pretreatment includes soil air drying and grinding steps.

[0017] Furthermore, the air-drying process is carried out at a temperature of 35±2℃ for at least 24 hours. If this temperature range is exceeded, the soil components will be damaged, and the dried soil sample will lose its value. If the temperature is too low, the air-drying effect will not be achieved. Preferably, a fine drying oven is used, where a batch of soil samples can be dried in 24 hours. The hot air used to dry the soil samples is purified and adsorbed, and the heat flow is constant.

[0018] Furthermore, the grinding process involves grinding soil particles in a clockwise direction using an agate mortar and pestle to extract soil particles with a particle size of less than 100 mesh as the sample to be tested.

[0019] Further, the sample to be tested is 3-20g; the amount of reagent A is 20-50mL; the amount of reagent B is 2-25mL; and the amount of reagent C is 2-25mL.

[0020] This application improves extraction efficiency and analytical accuracy by optimizing reagent dosage. In addition, the sample to be tested can be processed according to the above proportions, and is not limited to the weight range of the sample to be tested.

[0021] Further, organic solvent A was added to the sample to be tested and the mixture was heated to reflux at 100-200°C for 1-5 hours, and then the temperature was increased to 150-200°C and held for 2-8 hours.

[0022] Furthermore, the ultrasonic oscillation time described in step two is 5-30 minutes;

[0023] Furthermore, the centrifugation speed in step three is 3000-10000 rpm, and it is repeated 3-5 times;

[0024] Furthermore, the alkalization treatment described in step three involves adding sodium hydroxide and / or potassium hydroxide particles to the aqueous phase until no more bubbles appear in the mixed solution;

[0025] Furthermore, step three involves extracting organic compounds from the aqueous phase by adding reagent A to the aqueous phase for extraction.

[0026] Furthermore, the extraction method for the porphyrin compounds includes the following steps:

[0027] Step 1: Weigh the sample to be tested, add organic solvent A containing reagents B and C, heat to reflux, maintain at 100-200℃ for 1-5 hours, then raise the temperature to 150-200℃ and maintain for 2-8 hours, then cool to room temperature to obtain mixture 1; the sample to be tested is soil, sediment, coal or any other sample rich in humus;

[0028] Wherein, organic solvent A is selected from one or more of toluene, xylene, dichloromethane, trichloromethane, and carbon disulfide;

[0029] Reagent B is selected from one or more of ethanol, isopropanol, and propylene glycol; reagent C is selected from one or more of tranexamic acid, methanesulfonyl chloride, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanesulfonic acid, and toluenesulfonic acid.

[0030] The sample to be tested is 3-20g; the amount of reagent A is 20-50mL; the amount of reagent B is 2-25mL; the amount of reagent C is 2-25mL;

[0031] Step 2: Mixture 1 is ultrasonically vibrated with ultrapure water and reagent D for 5-30 minutes in sequence to obtain mixture 2;

[0032] Reagent D is a small molecule hydrocarbon solvent with no more than 8 carbon atoms.

[0033] Step 3: Centrifuge mixture 2 at 3000-10000 rpm, repeat 3-5 times to separate the organic phase and the aqueous phase; add sodium hydroxide and / or potassium hydroxide particles to the aqueous phase for alkalization treatment until no more bubbles appear in the mixed solution; add reagent A to the aqueous phase to extract the organic compound and obtain the free porphyrin component.

[0034] Secondly, the present invention provides a method for detecting porphyrin compounds, the method comprising: extracting porphyrin compounds from a sample to be tested according to the method described in the first aspect, and then detecting the porphyrin compounds.

[0035] Furthermore, the detection method involves using a positive ion electrospray ionization source combined with a high-resolution mass spectrometer.

[0036] Specifically, the extracted free porphyrin fraction was analyzed by high-resolution mass spectrometry using the electrospray ionization (ESI) positive ion mode (+) of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS), wherein the high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis was performed at a mass resolution greater than 280,000 at m / z 400.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0038] This invention significantly improves the extraction efficiency of porphyrin compounds by optimizing extraction reagents and conditions, reduces the amount of organic solvents used, and lowers costs and environmental pollution.

[0039] This invention employs a positive ion electrospray ionization source combined with a high-resolution mass spectrometer for detection, which can effectively eliminate interference from complex environmental matrices, achieve precise enrichment and detection of porphyrin compounds, and improve the accuracy and reliability of test results. The method provided by this invention is the first to directly measure the content of free porphyrin compounds in humus-rich samples such as soil, and can effectively process samples with different porphyrin compound content levels, covering a range of 0.01wt%-100wt%.

[0040] This invention facilitates researchers in rapidly and accurately obtaining molecular composition information of porphyrin compounds, providing a powerful tool for in-depth research on chemical processes and biogeochemical cycles in the soil environment. Furthermore, the method provided by this invention has a wide range of applications, not only applicable to soil samples but also to other humus-rich samples such as sediments and coal, demonstrating excellent versatility and practicality.

[0041] In summary, this invention achieves a breakthrough through the following core design:

[0042] (1) Composite solvent system: The synergistic effect of organic solvent A and reagents B / C forms a polar gradient (ε decreases from 25.3 to 18.7), selectively dissolving porphyrin while precipitating humic acid (precipitation efficiency >95%).

[0043] (2) Mild alkalization strategy: control pH 8.5-9.0 to stabilize metalloporphyrins (dissociation rate <8%), while releasing free porphyrins;

[0044] (3) Ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry detection: The extracted free porphyrin fraction was detected by high resolution mass spectrometry using the electrospray ionization source (ESI) positive ion mode (+) of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS), with a mass resolution greater than 280,000 at m / z 400. Attached Figure Description

[0045] Figure 1This is a flowchart of the detection method for porphyrin compounds provided by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 2 The high-resolution mass spectra and corresponding distribution maps of carbon number and double bond number (DBE) of porphyrin compounds were obtained by detecting and analyzing porphyrin compounds in farmland soil using positive ion electrospray ionization mode combined with Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry in Example 3. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Existing technologies suffer from problems such as low extraction efficiency, significant environmental pollution, and difficulty in eliminating interference from environmental matrices. After dedicated research, the inventors of this invention have proposed a method for the extraction and detection of porphyrin compounds, achieving efficient, environmentally friendly, and accurate enrichment and detection of porphyrin compounds.

[0048] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for extracting porphyrin compounds, comprising the following steps:

[0049] Step 1: Weigh the sample to be tested, add organic solvent A containing reagent B and reagent C, heat to reflux, and cool to room temperature to obtain mixture 1;

[0050] Wherein, organic solvent A is selected from one or more of toluene, xylene, dichloromethane, trichloromethane, and carbon disulfide;

[0051] Reagent B is selected from one or more of ethanol, isopropanol, and propylene glycol, and reagent C is selected from one or more of tranexamic acid, methanesulfonyl chloride, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanesulfonic acid, and toluenesulfonic acid.

[0052] Step 2: Mixture 1 is ultrasonically vibrated with ultrapure water and reagent D in sequence to obtain mixture 2;

[0053] Reagent D is a small molecule hydrocarbon solvent with no more than 8 carbon atoms, such as n-hexane and / or n-heptane.

[0054] Step 3: Centrifuge mixture 2 to separate the organic phase and the aqueous phase; alkalize the aqueous phase and extract the organic compounds from the aqueous phase to obtain the free porphyrin component.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the sample to be tested is soil, sediment, coal, or any other sample rich in humus.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, when the sample to be tested is soil, a pretreatment step is further included; the pretreatment includes soil air drying and grinding steps.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the air-drying process is carried out at a temperature of 35±2℃ (the temperature can be 33℃, 33.5℃, 34℃, 34.5℃, 35℃, 35.5℃, 36℃, 36.5℃, 37℃, or any value within the range) for at least 24 hours (e.g., 24h, 25h, 26h, 27h, 28h, 29h, 30h, 36h, 48h, 60h, 72h, etc.). If the temperature exceeds this range, the soil components will be damaged, and the dried soil sample will lose its value. If the temperature is too low, the air-drying effect will not be achieved. A fine drying oven is preferably used, where a batch of soil samples can be dried in 24 hours. The hot air used to dry the soil samples is purified and adsorbed, and the heat flow is constant.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the grinding is performed by grinding soil particles in a clockwise direction using an agate mortar and pestle, and extracting soil particles with a particle size of less than 100 mesh as the sample to be tested.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, the sample to be tested is 3-20g; the volume of reagent A is 20-50mL (e.g., it can be 20mL, 25mL, 30mL, 35mL, 40mL, 45mL, 50mL or any value within the range); the volume of reagent B is 2-25mL (e.g., it can be 5mL, 10mL, 15mL, 20mL, 25mL or any value within the range); the volume of reagent C is 2-25mL (e.g., it can be 5mL, 10mL, 15mL, 20mL, 25mL or any value within the range).

[0060] This application improves extraction efficiency and analytical accuracy by optimizing reagent dosage. In addition, the sample to be tested can be processed according to the above proportions, and is not limited to the weight range of the sample to be tested.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment, organic solvent A is added to the sample to be tested, and the mixture is heated to reflux and held at 100-200°C (e.g., 100°C, 110°C, 120°C, 130°C, 140°C, 150°C, 160°C, 170°C, 180°C, 190°C, 200°C, or any value within the range) for 1-5 hours (e.g., 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 3.5h, 4h, 4.5h, 5h, or any value within the range). (Take a value), then raise the temperature to 150-200℃ (for example, it can be 150℃, 155℃, 160℃, 165℃, 170℃, 175℃, 180℃, 185℃, 190℃, 195℃, 200℃ or any value within the range) and keep it for 2-8 hours (for example, it can be 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 3.5h, 4h, 4.5h, 5h, 5.5h, 6h, 6.5h, 7h, 7.5h, 8h or any value within the range);

[0062] In a preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic oscillation time in step two is 5-30 min (for example, it can be 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 25 min, 30 min or any value within the range).

[0063] In a preferred embodiment, the centrifugation speed in step three is 3000-10000 rpm (for example, it can be 3000 rpm, 4000 rpm, 5000 rpm, 6000 rpm, 7000 rpm, 8000 rpm, 9000 rpm, 10000 rpm or any value within the range), and is repeated 3-5 times (for example, 3 times, 4 times or 5 times);

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, the alkalization treatment in step three involves adding sodium hydroxide and / or potassium hydroxide particles to the aqueous phase until no more bubbles appear in the mixed solution.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, step three, which involves extracting organic compounds from the aqueous phase, involves adding reagent A to the aqueous phase for extraction.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the extraction method of the porphyrin compound includes the following steps:

[0067] Step 1: Weigh the sample to be tested, add organic solvent A containing reagents B and C, heat to reflux, maintain at 100-200℃ for 1-5 hours, then raise the temperature to 150-200℃ and maintain for 2-8 hours, then cool to room temperature to obtain mixture 1; the sample to be tested is soil, sediment, coal or any other sample rich in humus;

[0068] Wherein, organic solvent A is selected from one or more of toluene, xylene, dichloromethane, trichloromethane, and carbon disulfide;

[0069] Reagent B is selected from one or more of ethanol, isopropanol, and propylene glycol; reagent C is selected from one or more of tranexamic acid, methanesulfonyl chloride, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanesulfonic acid, and toluenesulfonic acid.

[0070] The sample to be tested is 3-20g; the amount of reagent A is 20-50mL; the amount of reagent B is 2-25mL; the amount of reagent C is 2-25mL;

[0071] Step 2: Mixture 1 is ultrasonically vibrated with ultrapure water and reagent D for 5-30 minutes in sequence to obtain mixture 2;

[0072] Reagent D is a small molecule hydrocarbon solvent with no more than 8 carbon atoms.

[0073] Step 3: Centrifuge mixture 2 at 3000-10000 rpm, repeat 3-5 times to separate the organic phase and the aqueous phase; add sodium hydroxide and / or potassium hydroxide particles to the aqueous phase for alkalization treatment until no more bubbles appear in the mixed solution; add reagent A to the aqueous phase to extract the organic compound and obtain the free porphyrin component.

[0074] Secondly, the present invention provides a method for detecting porphyrin compounds, the method comprising: extracting porphyrin compounds from a sample to be tested according to the method described in the first aspect, and then detecting the porphyrin compounds.

[0075] As a preferred embodiment, the detection method is to use a positive ion electrospray ionization source combined with a high-resolution mass spectrometer for detection.

[0076] Specifically, the extracted free porphyrin fraction was analyzed by high-resolution mass spectrometry using the electrospray ionization (ESI) positive ion mode (+) of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS), wherein the high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis was performed at a mass resolution greater than 280,000 at m / z 400.

[0077] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0078] In a specific embodiment of this invention, a Bruker Solari 2XR ultra-high resolution Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FT-ICR MS) was used. The operating conditions for mass spectrometry detection were as follows: a Bruker Solari 2XR ultra-high resolution Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FT-ICR MS) equipped with a 7.0T superconducting magnet and an electrospray ionization source was used. The standard Bruker electrospray ionization source in positive ion ionization mode (+ESI) was used as the ionization method, with an injection rate of 180 μL / h, an electrospray voltage of 5.0 kV, an endplate bias voltage of -500 V, a nebulizing gas pressure of 2.0 bar, a drying gas temperature of 250 °C, and a flow rate of 5.0 L / min. Mass spectrometry data were acquired in broadband mode (150-1000 m / z), with a transient size of 4 M, an FID signal period of 1.4230 s, an ion accumulation time of 0.030 s, a time of flight of 0.750 ms, and a total ion current (TIC) intensity of 5.0 × 10⁻⁶ m / s in a single scan. 8 -1.0×10 9 between.

[0079] Example 1

[0080] In this embodiment, samples were collected from the maize-wheat rotation experimental field (38°56′57″N, 117°33′39″E) of the National Field Scientific Observation and Research Station of the Bohai Rim Coastal Earth Key Zone in Tianjin. The experimental field was sown with the Weike 702 maize variety (Zhengzhou Weike Crop Breeding Technology Co., Ltd., and Henan Jinyuan Seed Industry Co., Ltd.) in June 2024 and harvested in October 2024. After harvest, topsoil samples were collected. Multiple topsoil samples (0-5cm) were randomly collected within the sampling area using a serpentine sampling method, mixed thoroughly, and immediately bagged, sealed, and brought back to the laboratory. The samples were then air-dried, ground, and sieved for later use.

[0081] Sample pretreatment:

[0082] 1) Soil air drying: The allowable temperature for air drying soil samples is 35℃±2℃. Use a fine drying oven and air dry the soil samples for 24 hours.

[0083] 2) Grinding and screening: Grind the soil particles in a clockwise direction using an agate mortar and pestle, and extract soil particles smaller than 100 mesh as the sample to be tested.

[0084] This embodiment selects the topsoil of a maize rotation field because its humus layer is rich in plant residue degradation products (such as chlorophyll derivatives) and microbial metabolites, providing an ideal matrix for the enrichment of porphyrin compounds (such as pheophytin and heme derivatives). By controlling the air-drying temperature (<40℃) and grinding particle size (<150μm), the oxidation loss of porphyrin structures can be effectively reduced, while the specific surface area is increased to improve the subsequent extraction efficiency (comparative experiments have verified that the extraction rate of 100-mesh samples is 23.6% ± 2.1% higher than that of 60-mesh samples).

[0085] Example 2

[0086] This embodiment includes the following steps:

[0087] Step 1: Weigh 20g of soil sample and place it in the filter paper tube of a Soxhlet extractor. Add 50mL of toluene, 10mL of isopropanol and 5mL of toluenesulfonic acid to the extraction flask in sequence, and heat to reflux. Keep the temperature at 120℃ for 2 hours, then raise the temperature to 150℃ and keep it for 4 hours. Then cool to room temperature to obtain mixture 1.

[0088] Step 2: Mixture 1 is ultrasonically vibrated with 30 mL of ultrapure water and 20 mL of n-heptane in sequence, with each vibration time being 15 min, to obtain mixture 2.

[0089] Step 3: Centrifuge mixture 2 at 5000 rpm at high speed, repeat 3 times to separate the organic phase and the aqueous phase; slowly add sodium hydroxide particles to the aqueous phase for alkalization treatment until no more bubbles appear in the mixed solution; then add 10 mL of toluene reagent to extract the organic compound from the aqueous phase to obtain the free porphyrin component.

[0090] Example 3

[0091] The detection method for porphyrin compounds includes the following steps:

[0092] Step S1, Mass Spectrometry Analysis: The free porphyrin component was dissolved in toluene and methanol to adjust the injection concentration. The separated free porphyrin component was analyzed by high-resolution mass spectrometry using the electrospray ionization (ESI) positive ion mode (+) of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS). The FT-ICR MS had a mass resolution greater than 280,000 at m / z 400.

[0093] Step S2, Spectral Analysis: After sample testing, recalibration is performed using a reference mass table. Internal calibration (using a standard calibration solution and performing mass correction according to the reference mass table to calibrate instrument mass accuracy) ensures that the mass error is controlled within 600 ppb across the entire mass range. Mass spectral peaks with a signal-to-noise ratio higher than 6 are selected. Based on specific atomic numbers of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur atoms, the correct chemical formulas are assigned to the compounds. After completing the chemical formula assignment, a detailed list of molecular masses and chemical formulas is obtained for further analysis and research. The number of carbon atoms is 1-80, hydrogen atoms 2-120, oxygen atoms 0-25, nitrogen atoms 0-3, and sulfur atoms 0-2.

[0094] Step S3, Data Processing: The mass list obtained in Step S2 is converted into a table and divided into different categories for analysis. Data is then analyzed using visualization techniques. Specifically, high-resolution mass spectrometry is performed on the target components to obtain the spectra of the porphyrin compounds. After spectral analysis and data processing, a more intuitive graph of carbon number versus equivalent double bonds is obtained. The horizontal axis represents the number of carbons in the compound's molecular formula, the vertical axis represents the number of equivalent double bonds, and the dot size represents the signal intensity. From... Figure 2 As can be seen in the high-resolution mass spectra of the enriched free porphyrin compounds, each mass peak represents a specific porphyrin compound. These peaks correspond to different mass-to-charge ratios (m / z), showing the ionic signal intensity of the porphyrin compounds, indicating that the porphyrin compounds have been successfully detected. The corresponding carbon number and double bond equality (DBE) distribution diagram of the porphyrin compounds shows the relative abundance of porphyrin compounds with different DBE values, which demonstrates the diversity and complexity of porphyrin compounds and further proves the feasibility of this method for the detection of porphyrin compounds.

[0095] In summary, this invention achieves a breakthrough through the following core design:

[0096] (1) Composite solvent system: The synergistic effect of organic solvent A and reagents B / C forms a polar gradient (ε decreases from 25.3 to 18.7), selectively dissolving porphyrin while precipitating humic acid (precipitation efficiency >95%).

[0097] (2) Mild alkalization strategy: control pH 8.5-9.0 to stabilize metalloporphyrins (dissociation rate <8%), while releasing free porphyrins;

[0098] (3) Ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry detection: The extracted free porphyrin fraction was detected by high resolution mass spectrometry using the electrospray ionization source (ESI) positive ion mode (+) of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS), with a mass resolution greater than 280,000 at m / z 400.

[0099] The method provided by this invention significantly improves the extraction efficiency of porphyrin compounds by optimizing extraction reagents and conditions, reducing the amount of organic solvents used, and lowering costs and environmental pollution. This invention employs a positive ion electrospray ionization source combined with high-resolution mass spectrometry for detection, effectively eliminating interference from complex environmental matrices, achieving precise enrichment and detection of porphyrin compounds, and improving the accuracy and reliability of test results. Furthermore, this invention provides detailed mass spectrometry analysis and data processing methods, making the analysis process more systematic and standardized, facilitating researchers to quickly and accurately obtain molecular composition information of porphyrin compounds, and providing a powerful tool for in-depth research on chemical processes and biogeochemical cycles in the soil environment. This invention has a wide range of applications, not only applicable to soil samples, but also to sediments, coal, and other humus-rich samples, demonstrating excellent versatility and practicality.

[0100] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for extracting porphyrin compounds, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Weigh the sample to be tested, add organic solvent A containing reagent B and reagent C, heat to reflux, and cool to room temperature to obtain mixture 1; Wherein, organic solvent A is selected from one or more of toluene and xylene; Reagent B is selected from one or more of ethanol, isopropanol, and propylene glycol; reagent C is selected from one or more of tranexamic acid, methanesulfonic acid, and toluenesulfonic acid. Step 2: Mixture 1 is ultrasonically vibrated with ultrapure water and reagent D in sequence to obtain mixture 2; Reagent D is a small molecule hydrocarbon solvent with no more than 8 carbon atoms; Step 3: Centrifuge mixture 2 to separate the organic phase and the aqueous phase; alkalize the aqueous phase and extract the organic compounds from the aqueous phase to obtain the free porphyrin component.

2. The method for extracting porphyrin compounds according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sample to be tested is any one or a combination of at least two of soil, sediment, or coal.

3. The method for extracting porphyrin compounds according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the sample to be tested is soil, a pretreatment step is also included; the pretreatment includes soil air drying and grinding steps; The air-drying process is carried out at a temperature of 35±2℃ for at least 24 hours. The grinding process involves grinding soil particles in a clockwise direction to extract soil particles with a particle size of less than 100 mesh as the sample to be tested.

4. The method for extracting porphyrin compounds according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sample to be tested is 3-20g; the amount of reagent A is 20-50mL; the amount of reagent B is 2-25mL; and the amount of reagent C is 2-25mL.

5. The method for extracting porphyrin compounds according to claim 4, characterized in that, After adding organic solvent A to the sample to be tested, heat to reflux and maintain at 100-200℃ for 1-5 hours. Then raise the temperature to 150-200℃ and maintain for 2-8 hours.

6. The method for extracting porphyrin compounds according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The ultrasonic oscillation time in step two is 5-30 minutes.

7. The method for extracting porphyrin compounds according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The centrifugation speed in step three is 3000-10000 rpm, repeated 3-5 times; Step 3 involves adding sodium hydroxide and / or potassium hydroxide particles to the aqueous phase until no more bubbles appear in the mixed solution.

8. The method for extracting porphyrin compounds according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Step 3 involves extracting organic compounds from the aqueous phase by adding reagent A to the aqueous phase.

9. A method for detecting porphyrin compounds, the detection method comprising: The sample to be tested is subjected to extraction of porphyrin compounds according to any one of claims 1-8, and then the porphyrin compounds are detected.

10. The detection method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The detection method involves using a positive ion electrospray ionization source combined with a high-resolution mass spectrometer.

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