A rapid, validated method for the quantitation of seven flavonolignans and the flavonoid, taxifolin, all isolated from milk thistle (Silybum marianum), was developed.
The method utilized UPLC coupled to both a mass spectrometer and a photodiode detector.
The suite of compounds was evaluated in a variety of milk thistle products, quantifying variability.
The extent of breakdown of these compounds was evaluated upon storage in DMSO.