New,selectively substituted cyclodextrins as stationary phases for the analysis of chiral constituents of essential oils

New β- and γ-cyclodextrin derivatives, selectively substituted with n-pentyl and methyl groups, e.g. heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl)-β-cyclodextrin, octakis(2-O-methyl-3,6-di-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin, and octakis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin, have been prepared from specifically protected intermediates. The new cyclodextrin derivatives exhibit unique enantioselectivity towards important chiral constituents of essential oils. The enantiomers of lavandulol, α-bisabolol, nerolidol, and other terpenoid alcohols could be resolved and their presence in different essential oils could be proved. Methyl jasmonate and epi-methyl jasmonate could, in addition, be detected in jasmine concrete by two-dimensional gas chromatography. The enantiomers of the macrocyclic ketone muscone have been separated for the first time.     

Cyclodextrin derivatives for GC separation of racemic mixtures of volatile compounds. Part VIII: 2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl-γ-cyclodextrin and 2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-(4-oxo-pentyl)- and 2,6-di-O-pentyl-3-O-(4-oxo-pentyl)-β-and -γ-cyclodextrins

In pre vious papers, 2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl-β-cyclodextrin (CD) was demonstrated to be successful in separating volatile compounds, while avoiding the drawbacks of 2,3,6-tri-O-methyl-O-methyl-β-CD in terms of column stability and operating temperature. Since a CD chiral selector of universal use has not yet been found, and at least two (or more) columns coated with different CD derivatives are therefore necessary for routine work, the performance of 2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl-γ-CD, 2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-(4-oxopentyl)-γ-CD, 2,6-di-O-pentyl-3-O-(4-oxo-pentyl)-β-CD, and 2,6-di-O-pentyl-3-O-(-4-oxo-pentyl)-γ-CD diluted in polysiloxanes for the separation of volatile compounds in aromas and essential oils will be illustrated; each column coated with each of the newly synthesized CD derivatives was evaluated by analyzing more than 150 different recemates with different structures.     

Cyclodextrin carbamates as novel chiral stationary phases for capillary gas chromatography

The following carbamate derivatives of cyclodextrins (CDs) were prepared as novel chiral stationary phases for capillary gas chromatography: hexakis(2,6-di-O-pentyl)-α-cyclodextrin hexa(3-n-propyl, 3-isopropyl, and 3-phenylcarbamate), heptakis-(2,6-di-O-pentyl)-β-cyclodextrin hepta(3-n-propyl, 3-isopropyl, and 3-phenylcarbamate), and octakis(2,6-di-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin octa(3-n-propyl, 3-isopropyl, and 3-isopropyl, and 3-phenylcarbamate). Metal capillary columns coated with these stationary phases resolved many kinds of racemic mixture. In general, they were especially effective towards polar compounds such as free alcohols, amines, and epoxides. The types of sample which were effectively resolved depended on the cavity size of the CD: α-CD derivatives were specifically effective toward compounds having linear alkyl chains, and β-CD derivatives toward compounds with phenyl groups. The results indicate that chiral separation with the cyclodextrin carbamates depends on the formation of inclusion complexes and also on the hydrogen-bonding interactions between the samples and the CD carbamates.     

Comparison of different heptakis(6-O-alkyldimethylsilyl-2-3-di-O-ethyl)-β-cyclodextrins as chiral stationary phases in capillary GC

Three new β-cyclodextrin derivatives, heptakis(6-O-isopropyldi-methylsilyl-2,3-di-O-ethyl)-β-cyclodextrin, heptakis(6-O-thexyldi-methylsilyl-2,3-di-O-ethyl)-β-cyclodextrin, and heptakis(6-O-cy-clohexyldimethyl-2,3-di-O-ethyl)-β-cyclodextrin (IPDE-β-CD, TXDE-β-CD, and CHDE-β-CD), were synthesized and the enan-tioselectivities of these three CD derivatives and heptakis(6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-2,3-di-O-ethyl)-β-cyclodextrin (TBDE-β-CD) were compared for GC separation of a range of chiral test com-pounds. In particular TXDE-β-CD showed much higher enentio-selectivity than TBDE-β-CD. Enentioselectivities of IPDE-β-CD and CHDE-β-CD are somewhat lower than that of TXDE-β-CD and CHDE-β-Cd are somewhat lower than that of TXDE-β-CD. These observations are indicative of significant effects of subtle changes in the structure of the 6-O-substituent on the enantioselec-tivity of the β-CD derivatives. The difference in enantioselectivities of the 6-O-substituted CD derivatives were explained in terms of relative contributions of the effects of hydrophobicity and steric hindrance of the substituent to the inclusion process. CHDE-β-CD showed the lowest enantioselectivity among the threederivatives. It is likely that the unfavorable steric hindrance of the bulky cyclo-hexyl group plays a greater role than the favorable hydrophobicity effect of the cyclohexyl group in the inclusion process in CHDE-β-CD. IPDE-β-CD showed lower selectivity than TXDE-β-CD and TBDE-β-CD. In the case of these CD derivatives having acyclic substituents the relative hydrophobicity of the substituent seems to be a dominant factor affecting the inclusion process. Isopropyl groups factor affecting the inclusion process. Isopropyl groups are less hydrophobic than thexyl and tert-butyl groups.     

Enantiomeric composition of the chiral constituents of essential oils—part 3: Diterpene hydrocarbons

Enantiomeric diterpene hydrocarbons were isolated from different plants and identified by mass spectrometric and NMR investigations. All enantiomeric pairs could be resolved by capillary gas chromatography using either heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pen-tyl)-β-cyclodextrin or heptakis(6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-2,3-di-O-methyl)-β-cyclodextrin as chiral stationary phases.     

Structural and thermodynamic investigations of an unusual enantiomeric separation: Lipodex E and compound B

Compound B (1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoro-2-fluoromethoxy-1-methoxypropane) can be separated by gas chromatography with an extraordinary chiral separation factor on a column coated with Lipodex E (octakis(3-O-butanoyl-2,6-di-O-n-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin). The enantioselectivity is greatly reduced when employing the β-cyclodextrin analogue. To further investigate the background of this unusual separation, the complexation between ‘compound B’ and Lipodex E (octakis(3-O-butanoyl-2,6-di-O-n-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin) and heptakis(3-O-butanoyl-2,6-di-O-n-pentyl)-β-cyclodextrin were studied by NMR. Association constants of the interaction of the two enantiomers of compound B with Lipodex E and its β-cyclodextrin analogue were determined by NMR chemical shift titration and showed a large difference corroborating earlier GC results. Heteronuclear NOE measurements proved that inclusion complex formation is taking place with compound B situated inside the cavity of the cyclodextrin moiety. Differences between the inclusion complex structures and their connection to association constants are discussed.     

Enantiomer separation by capillary SFC and GC on immobilized octakis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin

Heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl) (2-O-methyl-6-O-oct-1-enyl-3-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin was immobilized to narrow-bore fused silica capillaries after selective modification. One tert-butyldimethylsilyl group was introduced into octakis-(2-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin in order to get a pure monofunctionalized cyclodextrin derivative. During synthesis the tert-butyldimethylsilyl group was replaced by an anchoring group to bind the cyclodextrin to a polysiloxane. After thermal immobilization of the modified polysiloxane this new chiral stationary phase was applied in GC and SFC. High efficiency separations were obtained in GC. In SFC very polar compounds could be chromatographed at low temperatures resulting in higher separation factors as compared to GC.     

Stereoisomeric flavor compounds,part LVIII: The use of heptakis(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-β-cyclodextrin as a chiral stationary phase in flavor analysis

The characteristics of the new chiral stationary phase heptakis(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-β-cyclodextrin are outlined and compared with permethyl- and perethyl-β-cyclodextrins.     

The separation of enantiomers on modified cyclodextrin columns: Measurements and molecular modeling

The enantiomers of 2-chloropropionic acid methyl ester, cis-pinane, 2-bromoethylbenzene, 2-bromobutane, 2-hydroxybutane trifluoroacetyl ester, and styrene oxide have been resolved on an octakis-(3-O-butyryl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclo-dextrin capillary column, and the separation of the styrene oxide enantiomers has also been studied on columns coated with octakis-(3-O-trifluoroacetyl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-cyclodextrin, octakis-(2,3,6-tri-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin, heptakis-(3-O-trifluoroacetyl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-β -cyclodextrin, and heptakis-(2,3,6-tri-O-methyl)-β-cyclodextrin. Thermodynamic parameters (ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS) were determined from variable temperature measurements. The inclusion complexes containing styrene oxide were also studied by molecular modeling techniques. It has been found that a combined molecular mechanics–molecular dynamics approach may be a valuable tool for rationalizing the qualitative trends observed in the experimental separation factors. For the inclusion complexes considered here it is shown that the orientation of the guest relative to the cyclodextrin host is determined by the size and polarity of the cyclodextrin.     

arabinonucleosides

The α-D-arabinonucleosides of cytosine ( 6 ) and 5-fluorouracil ( 9 ) were prepared from the 2,3,-5-tri-O-benzoyl-D-arabinofuranosyl halides, in keeping with the trans rule. The 2′-O-methyl-)3-D-arabinonucleosides of 5-fluorouraeil (β- 14 ) and adenine (β- 21a ) were prepared from 3,5-di-O-(4-ehlorobenzoyl)-2-O-methyl-α-D-arabinofuranosyl chloride, although in both cases a lesser amount of the α-anomer was also found. Reaction of 3,5-di-O-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-2-deoxy-2-(methylthio)-α-D-arabinofuranosyl chloride, prepared in four steps from methyl 2,3-anhydro-α-D-ribofurano-side ( 15 ), with N-benzoyladenine gave slightly more of the β- than the α-arabinonucleoside 20b . The β-anomer was converted to 9-[2-deoxy-2-(methylthio)-β-D-arabinofuranosyl]adenine. Only 1-α-D-arabinofuranosylcytosine ( 6 ) proved to be cytotoxic.     

Stereochemical differentiation and simultaneous analysis of 3-, 4-, and 5-hydroxyalkanoic acids from biopolyesters by multidimensional gas chromatography

The direct enantioselective analysis of 3-, 4-, and 5-hydroxy fatty acids from biological material has been achieved by enantioselective multidimensional gas chromatography (enantio-MDGC) with heptakis(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)- or (2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-β-cyclodextrin as chiral stationary phase. All the bacteria investigated produced polyesters of enatiomerically pure (R) configured compounds.     

γ(δ)-Thionolactones – Enantioselective Capillary GC and Sensory Characteristics of Enantiomers

The even numbered γ(δ)-thionolactones (C₆–C₁₂) were investigated, using heptakis(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)- and heptakis(2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-β-cyclodextrin as chiral stationary phases in capillary gas chromatography. The odor characteristics of γ(δ)-thionolactone enantiomers were investigated by enantioselective gas chromatography/olfactometry.     

Enantiomeric separation of racemic sulphoxides on chiral stationary phases by gas and liquid chromatography

Summary The enantiomeric resolution of seven racemic sulphoxides on chiral stationary phases has been investigated by gas and liquid chromatography. In gas chromatography the separations were performed on octakis-(2,6-di-O-pentyl-3-O-butyryl)-γ-cyclodextrin (FS Lipodex-E) and heptakis-(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl)-β-cyclodextrin (DMP-β-CD). Both stationary phases were suitable for separation of the enantiomers of the sulphoxides. With one exception for each series all racemetes could be resolved on both stationary phases; FS Lipodex-E was more enantioselective than DMP-β-CD, whereas the latter seemed more generally applicable. Liquid chromatographic separations with Chiralcel-OB as stationary phase were significantly improved by optimization of mobile phase composition and temperature. Resolution factors up to R_s=6 were achieved indicating that the improved separations could now be easily used for preparative purposes.     

Separation of terbutaline enantiomers in capillary electrophoresis with neutral cyclodextrin-type chiral selectors and investigation of the structure of selector-selectand complexes using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

The major goal of this study was to determine the affinity pattern of the terbutaline (TB) enantiomers toward α-, β-, γ-, and heptakis(2,3-di-O-acetyl)-β-cyclodextrins and using NMR spectroscopy for the understanding of the fine mechanisms of interaction between the cyclodextrins (CD) and TB enantiomers. It was shown once again that CE in combination with NMR spectroscopy represents a sensitive tool to study the affinity patterns and structure of CD complexes with chiral guests. Opposite affinity patterns of TB enantiomers toward native α- and β-CDs were associated with significant differences between the structure of the related complexes in solution. In particular, the complex between TB enantiomers and α-CD was of the external type, whereas an inclusion complex was formed between TB enantiomers and β-CD. One of the possible structures of the complex between TB and heptakis(2,3-di-O-acetyl)-β-CD (HDA-β-CD) was quite similar to that of TB and β-CD, although the chiral recognition pattern and enantioselectivity of TB complexation with these two CDs were very different.     

Optimisation of a Headspace Solid-Phase Micro- Extraction Procedure for the Determination of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole and Various Related Compounds in Cork Washing Waste Water by Use of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

This paper reports the use of an anionic cyclodextrin, heptakis(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-sulfato)-β-cyclodextrin (HDMS-β-CD), for chiral separations of pharmaceutical enantiomers by nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis (NACE). Enantiomer resolution was affected mainly by HDMS-β-CD concentration and the acidity of the background electrolyte (BGE). The effects of capillary length and applied voltage on enantiomer resolution were also investigated. Results showed that in a methanol solution of 20 mM phosphoric acid, 10 mM sodium hydroxide, and 10 mM HDMS-β-CD, seven anticholinergic drugs were separated to baseline but no chiral separation was obtained for three other similar drugs. NACE is suitable for routine, rapid separation of the enantiomers of pharmaceutical compounds.     

Cyclodextrin derivatives in GC separation of racemic mixtures of volatiles – part XII: Thick-film wide-bore columns for enantiomer GC preparation

Preliminary results on thick-film wide-bore (0.53mm i.d.) columns for GC preparation of pure enantiomers are described. In particular the loading capacity for several racemates of a 3μm, 30% 2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-Pentyl-β-CD/OV1701 column and of a 2 μm, 30% 2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-dimethyl-t-butylyl-β-CD/PS-086 collumn were determined. Consideration is also given to the relation-ship between resolution values of two enantiomers on anayltical columns and their loading capacity and scaling-up to the corresponding micropreparative columns.     

Cyclodextrins as chiral stationary phases in capillary gas chromatography. Part II: Heptakis(3-O-acetyl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-ß-cyclodextrin

Heptakis (3-O-acetyl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-ß-cyclodextrin is used as a chiral stationary phase in capillary gas chromatography. High enantioselectivity towards trifluoro-acetylated α and β-chiral amines, amino alcohols, α- and β-amino acid esters, and cyclic trans-diols is observed. In contrast to chiral polysiloxane phases, where hydrogen bonding interaction is essential for enantiomer separation, in cyclodextrins inclusion properties contribute to enantioselectivity. This can be concluded from the separation of N-alkylated amino compounds. The new chiral stationary phase exhibits a wide operating temperature range and is stable above 200°C.     

A built-in route leading to a self-inclusion complex of 6A,6B-(bis-O-p-allyloxyphenyl)hexakis(2,3-di-O-methyl)-α-cyclodextrin

Hexakis(2,3-di-O-methyl)-α-cyclodextrin was treated with 2,4-dimethoxybenzene-1,5-disulfonyl chloride to give 6^A,6^B-di-O-sulfonated product 5 in only a 3.0% yield. When treated with sodium p-allyloxyphenoxide, 5 gave 6^A,6^B-(bis-O-p-allyloxyphenyl)hexakis(2,3-di-O-methyl)-α-cyclodextrin (6) in a 57% yield. A careful ¹H nmr analysis of 6 shows that one of the allyloxphenyl groups is in the α-cyclodextrin cavity. This is the first intramolecular complex formed from a modified α-cyclodextrin. Molecular modeling was used to explain the experimental facts. A novel built-in route leading to a self-inclusion α-cyclodextrin complex is proposed for this reaction.     

Cyclodextrin chemistry. Selective modification of all primary hydroxyl groups of α- and β-cyclodextrins

Two efficient methods are described for the selective modification of all six primary hydroxyl groups of α-cyclodextrin (α-CD, 1 1 ). One, using an indirect strategy, involves protection of all 18 hydroxyl functions as benzoate esters, followed by selective deprotection of the six primary alcohol groups. The other, using a direct strategy, involves selective activation of the primary hydroxyl groups via a bulky triphenylphosphonium salt, which is then substituted by azide anion as the reaction proceeds. A number of modified α-cyclodextrin derivatives have been prepared and fully characterized, among which are: the useful intermediate α-cyclodextrin-dodeca (2, 3) benzoate ( 3 ); hexakis (6-amino-6-deoxy)-α-cyclodextrin hexahydrochloride ( 7 ); hexakis (6-amino-6-deoxy)-dodeca (2, 3)-O-methyl-α-cyclodextrin hexahydrochloride ( 9 ), hexa (6)-O-methyl-α-cyclodextrin ( 13 ). The direct substitution is shown to be even more efficient for β-cyclodextrin ( 16 ), giving the heptakis (6-azido-6-deoxy)-β-CD-tetradeca (2, 3)acetate ( 17 ), while the indirect strategy fails. The compounds are characterized by extensive use of ¹³C- and ¹H-NMR. spectroscopy. The steric and statistical problems of selective polysubstitution reactions for the cyclodextrins are discussed, and possible reasons for the observed differences in reactivity between α- and β-cyclodextrins are examined. The dodecabenzoate 3 presents a very marked solvent effect on physical properties (IR. and NMR. spectra, optical rotation); the effects observed may be ascribed to an unusually strong intramolecular network of hydrogen bonds which severely distorts the α-cyclodextrin ring and lowers the symmetry from six-fold to three-fold.     

Cyclodextrins as chiral stationary phases in capillary gas chromatography. Part V: Octakis(3-O-butyryl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin

γ-Cyclodextrin with 3-O-butyryl and 2,6-di-O-pentyl residues is a very versatile chiral stationary phase for enantiomer separation. Most of the common and many uncommon amino acids can be separated as well as α- and β-hydroxy acids, chiral alcohols, diols, triols, ketones, bicyclic, and tricyclic acetals, amines, alkyl halides, lactones, and functionalized cyclopropane derivatives.