Thin-layer adsorption chromatography with mixed mobile phases. 2. Effects of solute-solvent interactions and energetic heterogeneity of surfaces with regard to admolecules in TLC

In the Part 1 of this series a new equation for determining the R_m values in TLC with mixed mobile phases was proposed and examined by using the parameter m, which is a measure of energetic heterogeneity of the adsorbent surface with regard to the adsorbing molecules (admolecules). The numerical values of m, evaluated for 13 chromatographic systems, have been compared with that of the O?cik's parameter A, which characterizes solute-solvent interactions.     

Influence of solvent strength in possible optimization of adsorption thin-layer chromatography

Considerations of TLC process optimization have been based on the thermodynamic theory of adsorption from multicomponent solvents using experimental and theoretical R_{M1, 2} = f (Φ₁) relationships. It was found that a relationship exists between the A_z parameter (log k where k is the partition coefficient of the substance chromatographed) of the above theory and pK_a values of substances as well as the solubility parameter δ of the mobile phase components. Analysis of the A_z values of substances shows that a slight variation therein is associated with lower selectivity of chromatographic separation.     

Adsorption TLC with binary mobile phases

Summary An equation describing R_M values in TLC with a binary mobile phase has been derived and examined by using TLC data. Two different methods have been proposed to determine the chromatographic parameters characterizing energetic heterogeneity of the adsorption system and solute-solvent interactions. These methods differ in the estimation of the mole fractions of solvents in the surface phase. In method I an analytical equation for evaluating these mole fractions is assumeda priori. Method II utilized the excess adsorption isotherm measured for the mobile phae-adsorbent system.     

Thin-layer adsorption chromatography with mixed mobile phases. 4. Extension of Ościk's equation to heterogeneous adsorbents

In this paper the equation for thin-layer adsorption chromatography with multicomponent mobile phases, proposed by O?cik in 1965 is extended to energetically heterogeneous solid surfaces. Other forms of this equation, more convenient in practical applications, are presented. Model calculations are made for TLC with binary mobile phases according to the modified form of O?cik's equation. Finally, this equation is compared with that of Snyder.     

Correlation between excess adsorption data measured for solvent mixture/adsorbent systems and RM values obtained for different solutes chromatographed in binary mobile phases

This paper concerns the application of excess adsorption isotherms, measured for solvent mixture/adsorbent systems, to the characterization of TLC data. For this purpose the excess adsorption isotherms for three liquid mixtures: cyclohexane/ benzene, benzene/acetone, and carbon tetrachloride/ethyl acetate on silica gel at 20°C have been measured. These mixtures have been used as binary mobile phases in TLC measurements. It has been shown for a given solute in binary mobile phase that the quantity R_M is a simple function of the excess adsorption. Parameters of this function have been used to characterize chromatographic systems with binary mobile phases.     

Theoretical determination of optimum composition of the binary mobile phase for distribution of substances in thin-layer chromatography

The measure of the distribution of a mixture of substances in TLC with a binary mobile phase is expressed as ΔRM which represents the difference between the R_M values of substances i and j on use of the binary solvent 1 + 2 as the mobile phase. The possibility of determining its maximum value at an optimum composition of the binary mobile phase is demonstrated in this paper. This value can calculated from experimental and theoretical functions R_M1,2 = f(Φ₁) of substance i and j. More simply, ΔRM can be calculated theoretically from easily measurable adsorption parameters of excess adsorption isotherms and from chromatographic parameters obtained for pure solvents. The ΔRM value calculated theoretically can be utilized in a pilot technique for determination of the optimum composition of the mobile phase in gradient liquid chromatography.     

Thin-layer adsorption chromatography with mixed mobile phases. 3. Correlation between parameters characterizing the chromatographic systems with binary and ternary mobile phases

TLC experimental data have been measured for polycyclic hydrocarbons in binary and ternary mobile phases on silica gel. These data have been interpretated using the equation discussed by us in Part 1 of this series [HRC & CC 2 (1979) 236]. The heterogeneity parameter appearing in this equation has been evaluated and compared for different ternary and binary mobile phases.     

Thin-layer chromatography with high-boiling mobile phase. part 2: Effect of temperature on retention characteristics in TLC with high-boiling mobile phases

A study has been undertaken on the effect of temperature on retention characteristics in thin-layer chromatography (TLC) with low-volatility mobile phases (MP). It is shown that temperature variations in TLC in melts bring about variations in both the relative retention values and, in some cases, in the order of migration of the chromatographic zones across the layer. The variation in the capacity factor k' with temperature agrees well with Martin's equation. To explain the temperature dependence of R_f one must, in general, take into account the variations with temperature in both the partition coefficient and the phase ratio. To describe the variation in R_f with temperature in TLC with low-volatile MP one can use an approximate equation in which In R_f is a linear function of 1/T. The experiments indicate that temperature is a major factor in TLC in melts.     

Theoretical calculation of the optimum separation in thin-layer chromatography

Summary Up to now the optimum composition of a binary mobile phase for separation in thin-layer chromatography has been determined mainly by the method of successive trials. In this paper a simple way is presented to determine the mobile phase composition and the maximum difference in the R_M values of two substances. The equation introduced has been illustrated with examples of adsorption thin-layer chromatography on magnesium silicate. Calculation of the largest difference in the R_M values of two substances in relation to the composition of the binary mobile phase has been compared with the corresponding values determined experimentally. A good agreement of the obtained theoretical data and experimental values has been found.     

Thin-layer chromatography with high-boiling mobile phases.1. Investigation of the flow of the high-boiling mobile phases

This paper considers some aspects of a new TLC technique using a molten mobile phase which is solid under ambient conditions. The flow of high-boiling mobile phase at elevated temperature in thin-layer chromatography has been investigated and it is shown that the equation Z_f² = kt is not applicable to migration of the high boiling mobile phase front. The flow stability of the high-boiling mobile phase is noted. It is suggested on the basis of studies of concentration profiles of the solidified mobile phases by scanning photometers that the shape of the mobile phase concentration profile be taken into account in calculation of R_f Values.     

The Correlations between Capacity Factors k′ and RM Values in Liquid Column and Thin-Layer Chromatography

Abstract

The purpose of this studie being carried out is to define some regularities between Thin-layer and Liquid Column Chromatography; i.e. between experimental obtained and theotetical calculated R_M-values and experimental obtained logk-values for some non-active organic substances in mixed binary solvents systems. It was studied the kind these correlations change with changing mobile phase compositions. The present paper is a certain aspect of new studies on possibilities of the use Thin-layer Chromato-graphy as a pilot technique for Liquid Column Chromatography (1,2). In a study on the optimization of chromatographic process it is necessary to define the correlations between R_M-values which characterize the retention in TLC and k′-values which characterize the retention in in LCC.

In the paper the changes of these correlations with the changes of mobile phase compositions are studied. The conformity between theoretical calculated and experimental obtained R_M-values of chromatographed substances for differemt mobile phase compositions are investigated. A good agreement between theoretical and experimental data makes possible to foresee on the basis of the correlations between log k′- and R_M-values the retention in column chromatography.     

Chromatographic investigations of adsorption of some aromatic compounds on aluminium oxide and silica gel from solutions

Summary Using adsorption TLC R_M values were measured for a number of aromatic compounds on aluminium oxide and silica gels having different specific surface areas, using the following binary mobile phases: benzene+toluene, benzene+carbon tetrachloride and chloroform+carbon tetrachloride. The results are graphically presented and compared with theoretically calculated values. Generally, a good agreement was found between the calculated and measured R_M values. The agreement is valid both when the R_M values were calculated using experimentally (indirectly) determined partition coefficients or when the coefficients are obtained with help of Ocik's equation [cf. Roczn. Chem.34, 745 (1960) and Chromatographia4, 516 (1971)]. One can assume that in the case of systems in which strong intermolecular interactions are absent, the statically determined partition coefficients of the compounds may be used for the calculation of their R_M values.     

A simple molecular model for adsorption chromatography. VII. Relationship between the RM value and the composition for phenols in systems of the type (cyclohexane+polar solvent)/silica

Summary The effect of the composition of binary developing solvents on R_M values of phenols with one, two or three hydroxyl groups was investigated. In most cases linear R_M vs. (log X_S) relationship were obtained for wide composition ranges (X_S — mole fraction of polar solvent; diluting solvent: cyclohexane), the slope of the lines being related to the molecular mechanism of adsorption. The slopes of some derivatives of quinoline, aniline and phenols are compared and the effects of the molecular structure of the solute and the eluen strength of solvent are discussed. The experimental data for phenols are interpreted in terms of competitive solvation in the mobile phase by electron donor solvents; practical rules concerning optimization of TLC systems for the analysis of the compounds investigated are formulated.     

The Role of the Specific Surface Area of an Adsorbent in the Optimization of Mixture Separation Conditions in Thin-Layer Chromatography

Abstract

The very important aspect of effect of the magnitude of specific surface area on R_M values obtained by using TLC method is presented. In experiments were performed on 4 adsorbents of different specific surface areas 50 – 500 m²/g and with mixed binary mobile phases.

It is shown that R_M values of chromatographed substances aromatic hydrocarbons are lineary dependente upon the specific surface area of adsorbents for each composition of mobile phase. This relationship can be described by a straight line, with the parameters a and b that can be tabularized. These lines can be used to calculate the R_M values of chromatographed substances for any adsorbent if is specific surface area is known. The illustrational comparison of experimentally obtained and theoretically predicted R_M values for different chromatographic system are presented.     

High performance liquid chromatography on the chiral stationary phase (R,R)-DACH-DNB using carbon dioxide-based eluents

Fast and efficient separations of chiral stereolabile compounds were obtained at very low temperature on a π-acid chiral stationary phase (R,R-DACH-DNB) using carbon dioxide-based mobile phases containing alcoholic polar modifiers. Furthermore, efficient separations of the newly discovered spherical carbon cluster buckminsterfullerene (C₆₀) and the related higher fullerenes (C₇₀, etc.) have been performed on the same stationary phase using eluents based on either n-hexane or carbon dioxide.     

Lipophilicity study of eight cephalosporins by reversed‐phase thin‐layer chromatographic method

The lipophilicity (R_M0) and specific hydrophobic surface area for the representatives of four generation cephalosporins have been determined by reversed‐phase thin‐layer chromatography, and the effect of different mobile‐phase modifiers (such as methanol, acetonitrile, acetone, 1,4‐dioxane and 2‐propanol) on the retention has been studied. The compounds studied showed typical retention behavior; their R_M values decreased linearly with increasing concentration of the organic modifier in the eluent. The linear correlations between the volume fraction of the organic solvent and the R_M values over a limited range were established for each solute, resulting in high values of correlation coefficients (>0.95 in most cases). R_M values were determined by various concentrations of organic modifier, and the correlation obtained was extrapolated to 0% of organic modifier. Chromatographically established logP (R_M0) parameters were compared with computationally calculated partition coefficients values (AClogP, ALOGP, KOWWIN, ALOGPs, XLOGP2, MLOGP and XLOGP3) and experimental octanol–water logP values (measured by the shake flask method). The received results demonstrate that RP‐TLC may be a good alternative technique for analytics in describing the lipophilic nature of investigated cephalosporins as well as the activity. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Modeling of chromatographic retention of the selected antiarrhythmics and structurally related compounds in the hydrophilic interactions under the TLC and HPLC conditions

Abstract

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) plays an important role in testing the pharmaceutically active compounds. In despite of the advantages of HPLC, thin-layer chromatography (TLC) retains its applicability to the different experimental tasks. The experimental conditions which allow hydrophilic interactions in the chromatographic system were tested in the HPLC and TLC systems for ivabradine, its related compounds, diltiazem and verapamil. Under the TLC conditions, retention behavior of the investigated compounds was tested on silica gel modified with cyanopropyl ligands as stationary phase and acetonitrile?+?methanol containing 25% v/v formic acid. Under the HPLC conditions, we used silica gel modified with cyanopropyl ligands as a column packing and the acetonitrile + 0.25% aqueous solution of formic acid as mobile phase. Retention behavior of the investigated analytes depending on the changing volume fractions of the mobile phase modifier was characterized both for TLC and HPLC data sets by the Soczewiński–Wachtmeister equation. Linear relationships were established between the retention coefficients characterizing the retention mechanism (R_M⁰/m, logk₀/m) and molecular properties of the investigated compounds. The Quantitative Structure Retention Relationship (QSRR) modeling was performed with the use of the stepwise multiple linear regression, in order to select molecular properties which influence retention.     

Optimized separation of pesticide enantiomers by chiral high-performance liquid chromatography

Summary A computer-assisted method is described for optimization of multi-component, mobile phase selection for separating enantiomers of four pesticides in normal-phase HPLC. The method is based on the triangle, solvent-selection concept using a statistical scanning method. The optimization of the separation over the experimental region is based on a special polynomial estimation from seven experimental runs, and resolution (R_s) is used as the selection criterion. Excellent agreement was obtained between predicted and experimental data.     

Determination of Selected Quinolones and Fluoroquinolones by Use of TLC

Abstract

There are many different methods of quinolones determination. The most often used method of quinolones analysis is liquid chromatography. In this work some selected quinolones (cinoxacin, pipemidic acid) and fluoroquinolones (ofloxacin, pefloxacin) were separated with thin-layer chromatography (TLC). The two different mobile phases were used as follows: buffer solution (pH = 5.5)-methanol, 40:10 (v/v) and acetonitrile-water-acetic acid, 6:40:4 (v/v/v), respectively, for quinolones and fluoroquinolones. The following chromatographic parameters were calculated for these separations: R_F, ?R_F, R_M, and R_S. The possibility of qualitative determination of cinoxacin, pipemidic acid, ofloxacin, and pefloxacin using TLC was shown.