Simultaneous UHPLC/DAD/(+/−)HESI–MS/MS Analysis of Phenolic Acids and Nepetalactones in Methanol Extracts of <i>Nepeta</i> Species: A Possible Application in Chemotaxonomic Studies

Abstract

The described targeted metabolomic approach proved to be highly beneficial in designing a phytochemical overview of the genus Nepeta, and might have applications in further clarification of phylogenetic relations. Furthermore, it has the potential to be implemented in a routine quality control of plant material and herbal preparations.