Extending the scope of enantiomer separation by capillary supercritical fluid chromatography on immobilized polysiloxane-anchored permethyl-β-cyclodextrin (Chirasil-Dex)

Immobilized polysiloxane-anchored permethyl-β-cyclodextrin (Chirasil-Dex) with a cyclodextrin content of approximately 30 % by weight, previously employed as a versatile chiral stationary phase for the separation of enantiomers by GC, has been used for the separation of enantiomers by capillary supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC). A considerable number of racemates could be resolved, e.g. aromatic alcohols, amino alcohols (TFA derivatives), and underivatized acids. Many pharmaceutical compounds were among those analyzed, including several NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen and ketoprofen), a steroidal drug (nor-gestrel), a barbiturate (hexobarbital), and others. Among the racemates resolved were many which cannot be analyzed by GC owing to low volatility or decomposition at elevated temperatures. For two racemates, analysis temperature and mobile phase density were systematically varied to give constant analysis times or capacity factors k. Low temperatures (ca 60 °C) yielded the best separation in term of separation factor, α, or resolution, R_s, even though higher densities had to be used. In comparison with GC, capillary SFC was able to furnish higher separation factors and similar resolution. The applicability of capillary SFC for the analysis of mixtures of cyclodextrin derivatives, e.g. those used in the synthesis of Chirasil-Dex, was, furthermore, demonstrated.     

Extending the scope of enantiomer separations on Chirasil-Dex by GLC: Comparison with permethylated β-cyclodextrin dissolved in OV-1701

GLC on polysiloxane-anchored permethylated β-cyclodextrin (Chirasil-Dex) has been used to separate the enantiomers of 106 racemates of different classes of compounds ranging from alkanes to highly polar compounds such as underivatized diols and free acids. Chromatographic data are listed and compared with those obtained by GLC on permethylated β-cyclodextrin dissolved in OV-1701.     

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.     

Extending the scope of enantiomer separation on diluted methylated β-cyclodextrin derivatives by high-resolution gas chromatography

High-resolution open-tubular columns coated with solutions of heptakis(2,3,6-tri-O-methyl)-β-cyclodextrin (Phase I) or heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-trifluoroacetyl)-β-cyclodextrin (Phase II) in moderately polar polysiloxanes such as OV-1701 (5% cyanopropyl/7% phenyl/88% methylpolysiloxane) and OV-225 (25% cyanopropyl/50% phenyl/25% methylpolysiloxane) are used for the gas chromatographic enantiomer separation of volatiles belonging to different classes of compounds. No derivatization procedures are necessary for most of the resolved chiral molecules. The chiral stationary phases can be operated between 25 and 190°C for extended periods of time. The enantiomer separation of saturated, unfunctionalized hydrocarbons clearly demonstrates the importance of molecular inclusion in chiral recognition using cyclodextrins for this class of compounds. The different, and in some cases complementary, selectivity of the Phases I and II is demonstrated.     

Chirasil-Dex-TFA: A new polysiloxane-bonded and immobilizable cyclodextrin stationary phase for enantiomer separation by GC

Heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-trifluoroacetyl)-?-cyclodextrin has been chemically bonded to a polydimethylsiloxane via an octamethylene spacer and subsequently immobilized on to the surface of fused silica capillaries, the first time a cyclodextrin derivative with mixed substituents has been immobilized in this way. The enantioselectivity of the new chiral stationary phase has been investigated as a function of the cyclodextrin content. It was found to be higher than that reported for heptakis (2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-trifluoroacetyl)-?-cyclodextrin or hepta-kis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-acetyl)-?-cyclodextrin dissolved in polysiloxane (e.g. OV-1701). The degree of immobilization was over 90 %. The temperature stability is, however, inferior to that of Chirasil-Dex (a permethylated cyclodextrin): the maximum operating temperature is approximately 200 °C.     

Capillary gas chromatographic properties of three new mono-ester permethylated β-cyclodextrin derivatives

2^I-O-Methoxycarbonylmethyl-2^II–VII,3^I–VII,6^I–VII-eicosa-O-methyl-cyclodextrin (20Me/P2OCH₂COOMe), 6^I-O-methoxycarbonylmethyl-2^I–VII,3^I–VII,6^II–VII-eicosa-O-methyl-cyclodextrin (20Me/P6OCH₂COOMe), 6^I-O-methoxycarbonyl-6^I-deoxy-2^I–VII,3^I–VII,6^II–VII-eicosa-O-methyl-cyclodextrin (20Me/P6COOMe) have been evaluated as chiral stationary phases (CSPs) for capillary gas chromatography. General chromatographic properties of the corresponding columns have been investigated in terms of efficiency, polarity and inertness. More than 60 solutes have been used for studying their enantioselectivity by comparison with permethylated β-cyclodextrin as a reference. Similar enantioseparation ability was established for the four studied CSPs, the 20Me/P2OCH₂COOMe exhibiting in most cases a better enantioselectivity than the other selectors.     

Gas chromatographic enantiomer separation of chiral ketones — Order of elution and configurational stability of oxime derivatives

Summary Oximes of chiral ketones can be separated into enantiomers by capillary gas chromatography on the chiral polysiloxanes XE-60-L-valine-(S)- or (R)--phenylethylamide. Usually predominantly E-isomers are formed and are better separated than Z-isomers. From time-dependent gas chromatographic measurements it can be concluded that the oximes are configurationally stable and that racemization during oxime formation is negligible. The order of elution of enantiomers depends on the structure of the ketone and is different for aliphatic and alicyclic compounds.     

Gas chromatographic enantiomer separation of agrochemicals and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) using modified cyclodextrins

The enantiomers of the polychlorinated polycyclic xenobiotics heptachlor, cis- and trans-chlordane, cis- and trans-heptachlorepoxide, oxychlordane, and bromocyclen have been resolved by gas chromatography with selectively substituted cyclodextrins. The order of elution of these compounds and of α-hexachlorocyclohexane (α-HCH) was determined by comparison with enantiomerically enriched reference compounds obtained by preparative enantioselective gas chromatography. A separation of the eight stereoisomers of the pyrethroid insecticide allethrin into seven peaks was achieved. Both trans-diastereomers were separated into their enantiomers and the order of elution could be determined by comparison with commercially available (S)-bioallethrin and trans-bioallethrin. Also one cis-diastereomer was separated, wheras the other cis-isomer could not be resolved. In addition 15 out of 19 stable atropisomeric polychlorinated biphenyls with 5, 6 and 7 chlorine substituents, some chiral organophosphorus pesticides, including acephate and malaoxon and the herbicide bromoacil were separated.     

Cyclodextrin derivatives for the GC separation of racemic mixtures of volatile compounds. Part VI: The influence of the diluting phase on the enantioselectivity of 2,6-Di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl-β-cyclodextrin

As a continuation of previous studies on the use of cyclodextrin derivatives (CD) for the separation of volatile compounds by capillary GC, the influence of diluting phases other than OV-1701 or OV-1701-OH has been investigated. 2,6-Di-O-methyl-3-O-pentyl-β-cyclodextrin (2,6-DiMe-3-Pe-β-CD) was taken as the reference CD derivative, because of the large number of volatile racemates it is able to separate; OV-1701 or OV-1701-OH was chosen as the reference diluting phase. The performance of a column coated with a 0.15 μm film of 10 % 2,6-DiMe-3-Pe-β-CD in OV-1701 was compared with that of analogous columns coated with films of the same thickness containing the same percentage of the CD derivative diluted with stationary phases of different polarity, i.e. PS-086, PS-347.5, and OV-225. Resolution values and separation factors of thirty racemates were used to evaluate the effect of different diluting phases on column performance.     

2,3-Di-O-pentyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-β-cyclodextrin as a Chiral Stationary Phase in Capillary Gas Chromatography

2,3-Di-O-pentyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-β-cyclodextrin has been evaluated as an enantioselective stationary phase for capillary gas chromatography. Experimental results show a good enantioselectivity towards compounds with different functional groups (haloalkanes, alcohols, esters, terpenoids, amino acid derivatives, and heterocycles). Column stability improves mixing the chiral phase with polysiloxane SE-54 (1 : 1).     

Preparation and characterization of phenyl carbamate derivative β-cyclodextrin bonded phase for chiral HPLC

A partially substituted β-cyclodextrin chiral stationary phase was prepared by the reaction of phenyl isocyanate. The enantiomers of a series of O,O-diethyl(p-methylbenzenesulfonamido)-aryl(or alkyl)-methylphosphonates were studied on the prepared phenyl carbamate derivative β-cyclodextrin bonded phase and a commercial (S)-(+)-1–(1-naphthyl) ethylcarbamate derivative β-cyclodextrin bonded phase on normal phase chromatographic condition. Results show that the prepared phenyl carbamate derivative β-cyclodextrin bonded phase has better enantiomeric selectivity to the series of compounds. A chiral recognition mechanism was suggested for the separation of these novel organic phosphorus enantiomers.