离子对色谱法同时分离测定吡啶及咪唑离子液体阳离子

建立了用紫外检测的反相离子对色谱梯度淋洗同时分离测定4种吡啶离子液体阳离子和5种咪唑离子液体阳离子的方法。实验采用ZORBAX Eclipse XDB-C18反相色谱柱,以离子对试剂水溶液(用柠檬酸调节pH值)+乙腈为流动相,考察了离子对试剂种类和浓度、乙腈浓度和色谱柱温度对保留的影响,探讨了相关保留规律,确定最佳色谱条件为:流速1.0 mL/min、柱温30℃,以1.0 mmol/L庚烷磺酸钠水溶液(pH 4.0)-乙腈为淋洗液进行梯度洗脱。在此条件下,4种吡啶阳离子和5种咪唑阳离子在15 min内达到基线分离。检出限(S/N=3)为0.31～0.54 mg/L,峰面积的相对标准偏差为0.10%～0.75%。将该方法用于实验室合成的离子液体样品分析,加标回收率为94%～98%。该方法准确、可靠,具有较好的实用性。     

Dicationic imidazolium ionic liquid modified silica as a novel reversed‐phase/anion‐exchange mixed‐mode stationary phase for high‐performance liquid chromatography

A dicationic imidazolium ionic liquid modified silica stationary phase was prepared and evaluated by reversed‐phase/anion‐exchange mixed‐mode chromatography. Model compounds (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and anilines) were separated well on the column by reversed‐phase chromatography; inorganic anions (bromate, bromide, nitrate, iodide, and thiocyanate), and organic anions (p‐aminobenzoic acid, p‐anilinesulfonic acid, sodium benzoate, pathalic acid, and salicylic acid) were also separated individually by anion‐exchange chromatography. Based on the multiple sites of the stationary phase, the column could separate 14 solutes containing the above series of analytes in one run. The dicationic imidazolium ionic liquid modified silica can interact with hydrophobic analytes by the hydrophobic C₆ chain; it can enhance selectivity to aromatic compounds by imidazolium groups; and it also provided anion‐exchange and electrostatic interactions with ionic solutes. Compared with a monocationic ionic liquid functionalized stationary phase, the new stationary phase represented enhanced selectivity owing to more interaction sites.     

Identification of 1,3-dialkylimidazolium salt supramolecular aggregates in solution

The nature of the interactions between 1,3-dialkylimidazolium cations and noncoordinating anions such as tetrafluoroborate, hexafluorophosphate, and tetraphenylborate has been studied in the solid state by X-ray diffraction analysis and in solution by (1)H NMR spectroscopy, conductivity, and microcalorimetry. In the solid state, these compounds show an extended network of hydrogen-bonded cations and anions in which one cation is surrounded by at least three anions and one anion is surrounded by at least three imidazolium cations. In the pure form, imidazolium salts are better described as polymeric supramolecules of the type {[(DAI)(3)(X)](2+)[(DAI)(X)(3)](2-)}(n) (where DAI is the dialkylimidazolium cation and X is the anion) formed through hydrogen bonds of the imidazolium cation with the anion. In solution, this supramolecular structural organization is maintained to a great extent, at least in solvents of low dielectric constant, indicating that mixtures of imidazolium ionic liquids with other molecules can be considered as nanostructured materials. This model is very useful for the rationalization of the majority of the unusual behavior of the ionic liquids.     

Quantification of amino acid ionic liquids using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry

Amino acid ionic liquids (AAILs) containing imidazolium cations and amino acid (AA) anions, were synthesized and applied as task-specific ionic liquids. A sensitive and fast liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method was established for the quantitative analysis of 20 AAILs. Using ion pairing-reversed phase liquid chromatography technique, heptafluorobutyric acid was used as ion-pairing reagent to increase the retention of AAILs. Based on the zwitterionity of amino acid, this method was proposed to determine both the cation and the anion of AAILs simultaneously. The limit of detection of this method is down to 1-15ng/mL and the analysis time is less than 15min. According to the analytical data of seven selected AAILs, we found that the content of amino acid anion is always lower than that of butyl methyl imidazolium cation in AAILs. Moreover, the molar ratio of imidazolium cation to amino acid anion is dependent on the chemical property of the amino acid. These results supplied useful information on the interaction of imidazolium cation with acidic, basic, neutral and non-polar amino acids in AAILs.     

Preparation and comparison of three zwitterionic stationary phases for hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography

Surface‐bonded zwitterionic stationary phases have shown highlighted performances in separation of polar and hydrophilic compounds under hydrophilic interaction chromatography mode. So, it would be helpful to evaluate the characteristics of zwitterionic stationary phases with different arranged charged groups. The present work involved the preparation and comparison of three zwitterionic stationary phases. An imidazolium ionic liquid was designed and synthesized, and the cationic and anionic moieties respectively possessed positively charged imidazolium ring and negatively charged sulfonic groups. Then, the prepared ionic liquid, phosphorylcholine and an imidazolium‐based zwitterionic selector were bonded on the surface of silica to obtain three zwitterionic stationary phases. The selectivity properties were characterized and compared through the relative retention of selected solute pairs, and different kinds of hydrophilic solutes mixtures were used to evaluate the chromatographic performances. Moreover, the zwitterionic stationary phases were further characterized by the modified linear solvation energy relationship model to probe the multiple interactions. All the results indicated that the types and arrangement of charged groups in zwitterionic stationary phases mainly affect the retention and separation of ionic or ionizable compounds, and for interaction characteristics the contribution from n and π electrons and electrostatic interactions displayed certain differences.     

Insights into the mechanism of separation of heparin and heparan sulfate disaccharides by reverse-phase ion-pair chromatography

Reverse-phase ion-pair high performance liquid chromatography (RPIP-HPLC) and ultra-performance liquid chromatography (RPIP-UPLC) are increasingly popular chromatographic techniques for the separation of organic compounds. However, the fine details of the RPIP separation mechanism are still being debated. Many factors including type and concentration of the ion-pairing reagent, mobile phase pH, organic modifier, ionic strength, and stationary phase all play a role in the overall efficiency and optimization of ion-pairing separations. This study investigates the role that competition between ion-pairing reagents with different steric bulk and hydrophobicity plays in the separation of structural isomers of heparin and heparan sulfate (HS) disaccharides. In addition to providing insights into the mechanism by which RPIP-HPLC can resolve closely related disaccharides, the use of competition between ion-pairing agents could lead to new methods for the separation of larger heparin and HS oligosaccharides. This approach should also be applicable to the analysis of other compound classes, and could lead to a general approach for the chromatographic resolution of mixtures of charged analytes having similar structures.     

Rapid and simultaneous determination of imidazolium and pyridinium ionic liquid cations by ion-pair chromatography using a monolithic column

A method for rapid and simultaneous determination of imidazolium and pyridinium ionic liquid cations by ion-pair chromatography with ultraviolet detection was developed.Chromatographic separations were performed on a reversed-phase silica-based monolithic column using 1-heptanesulfonic acid sodium-acetonitrile as mobile phase.The effects of ion-pair reagent and acetonitrile concentration on retention of the cations were investigated.The retention times of the cations accord with carbon number rule.The method has been successfully applied to the determination of four ionic liquids synthesized by organic chemistry laboratory.     

梯度淋洗离子对色谱法测定咪唑离子液体中的阳离子

采用梯度淋洗离子对色谱-紫外检测(IPC-UV)法分离测定5种咪唑离子液体中的阳离子。实验采用ZORBAX Eclipse XDB C18色谱柱,以离子对试剂与乙腈为流动相,首先考察了离子对试剂种类和浓度、乙腈浓度和色谱柱温度对咪唑阳离子保留的影响,然后确定了最适宜分离的色谱条件。在此条件下可同时基线分离5种咪唑阳离子。所测阳离子的检出限(S/N=3)为0.05～0.30 mg/L,峰面积的相对标准偏差(RSD, n=5)在0.1%以下。将此方法用于分析实验室合成的2种1-烷基-3-甲基咪唑离子液体中的阳离子,加标回收率在98.6%～102.1%之间。本方法准确、可靠,具有较好的实用性。     

Electrochemical synthesis of aromatic sulfur compounds in ionic liquids

Electrochemical properties of ionic liquids (pyridinium and imidazolium salts) and the effect of additives of organic solvents on the electrochemical determination of organic compounds in ionic liquids have been studied. Transformations of aromatic and aliphatic sulfur compounds in ionic liquids in the presence of aromatic substrates are discussed. A new method has been proposed for identification of organic sulfur compounds–gas chromatography on columns with ionic liquid as the active phase.     

Separation and identification of multicomponent mixture by thin-layer chromatography coupled with Fourier transform-infrared microscopy

A fast and convenient method based on coupled thin-layer chromatography (TLC) with Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microscopy has been established for separation and identification of multicomponent mixtures. In this study, the method was developed and consummated with more perfect TLC spots transferral process and consistent FTIR testing conditions. A newly developed technique, solid-phase extract (SPE) was introduced for sample pre-treatment instead of using traditional column chromatography. It is a new field for SPE that has already been widely applied in many other fields. It not only overcomes the backwards (low separation efficiency, time consuming and solvent consumption) of column chromatography but also makes it much easier to choose an optimum TLC sheet and to set suitable TLC loading. With all the above-mentioned modifications and supplements, the analytical method of coupled TLC with FTIR microscopy for separation and identification of multicomponent mixtures becomes more convenient and more efficient. In addition, a very complex sample (a die-cast release agent) was used as an example to demonstrate the technique.     

Separation of aromatic solvents from oil refinery reformates by a newly designed ionic liquid using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection

The aim of this study was to determine whether the new ionic liquid, N,N‐dimethyl‐2‐oxopyrrolidonium iodide, synthesized in our laboratory is a suitable solvent for the separation of aromatic components benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes from petroleum mixtures (reformates) in liquid–liquid extraction. In pursuance of the above aim, a method to extract all components of a mixture, containing four aromatic components simultaneously, was developed. A new ionic liquid and a previously used liquid were compared for their extraction abilities. These ionic liquids were, respectively, N,N‐dimethyl‐2‐oxopyrrolidinium iodide and 1‐ethyl‐3‐methyl imidazolium ethyl sulfate. The concentrations of each benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes component in the extract and raffinate phases were measured by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection as volume percent to determine the extraction ability of the ionic liquids. The results obtained for both the reformate samples and model mixtures indicated that the new ionic liquid was effective as an extracting solvent for the recovery of aromatic components from reformates. Also the analysis results, using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection, for the reformate samples were as good as the results obtained by a local oil refinery. The extraction results also show that the developed method is very suitable for the separation and analysis of aromatic components in reformates.     

Hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography for separation and quantification of selected room-temperature ionic liquids

Hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) is an alternative technique to ion pairing-reversed-phase liquid chromatography (IP-RPLC) and classical RPLC for separation of alkylimidazolium room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs). Particularly, HILIC offers better retention and selectivity for short-chains RTILs imidazolium compounds. HILIC mechanisms were investigated by studying the influence of organic modifier content and salt concentration in the mobile phase. HILIC method was validated by quantifying 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cation (BMIM) degradation under gamma radiation at 2.5MGy. Development of separative reproducible analytical methods, including for low concentration, applicable to RTILs are today mandatory to improve RTILs chemistry.     

1:1- und 1:2-Metallchelate unsulfierter o,o′-Dihydroxyazoverbindungen. Eine dünnschicht-chromatographische Untersuchung

In an earlier publication [4] the possibility of the Chromatographic separation of structurally isomeric metal chelates was mentioned; this is dealt with here in more detail. Further the separation of 1:2 mixed complexes from azo dyes and 1:2 metal-complex mixtures by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) on polyamide is described. In certain circumstances it is possible to distinguish between 1:2 metal-complex dyes with sulphonamide or alkylsulphonyl groups and those without these substituents by TLC on silica gel. The TCL methods described allow-when correctly interpreted-an unambiguous distinction between structurally isomeric metal complexes of the 1:1 and 1:2 series, and mixed complexes and mixtures of complexes of the 1:2 metal-chelate type of unsulphonated o,o′-dihydroxyazo compounds. Symmetrical o,o′-dihydroxyazo compounds, such as 2,2′-dihydroxy-5,5′-dimethylazobenzene(7), are suitable as complex-formers for heavy-metal ions, allowing the separation of the latter as their coloured chelates with aid of TLC. Structural isomers are excluded because of the molecular symmetry, so that the results are unambiguous.     

Determination of Imidazolium Ionic Liquid Cations by Ion-Pair Chromatography Using a Monolithic Column and Direct Conductivity Detection

Determination of four imidazolium ionic liquid cations by ion-pair chromatography was carried out using direct conductivity detection. Chromatographic separations were performed on a silica-based monolithic column with 1-heptanesulfonic acid sodium + acetonitrile + citric acid as eluent. Carbon number rule and influence of acetonitrile on the retention of imidazolium cations were discussed. Detection limits (S/N = 3) for the cations were 2.1–55.9 mg L^?1. Relative standard deviations (RSD, n = 5) for peak areas were less than 3.0%. The method has been successfully applied to the determination of two ionic liquids synthesized by organic chemistry lab.     

The use of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for the Speciation of Organotin Compounds

This review of the use of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for the speciation of organotin compounds which are primarily of significance in the marine environment is divided into sections on the basis of the different HPLC modes of separation. However, it should be noted that such a classification does not exist in reality. For instance, in an ion-pair reversed-phase system the separation mechanism for the ionic solutes may be ion-pair partitioning, or ion exchange, or both. The relevant practical information (e.g. column type, mobile phase, method of detection and detection limit) is presented in tabular form. A brief overview of the reported detection methods is included, because the delay in development of an easily interfaced, specific and sensitive detector has hindered the use of HPLC for organotin speciation studies. The literature reviewed covers publications from 1977, the year of the first application of HPLC to organotin speciation, to April 1995.     

Indirect ultraviolet detection of alkaline earth metal ions using an imidazolium ionic liquid as an ultraviolet absorption reagent in ion chromatography

A convenient and versatile method was developed for the separation and detection of alkaline earth metal ions by ion chromatography with indirect UV detection. The chromatographic separation of Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, and Sr²⁺ was performed on a carboxylic acid base cation exchange column using imidazolium ionic liquid/acid as the mobile phase, in which the imidazolium ionic liquid acted as an UV‐absorption reagent. The effects of imidazolium ionic liquids, detection wavelength, acids in the mobile phase, and column temperature on the retention of Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, and Sr²⁺ were investigated. The main factors influencing the separation and detection were the background UV absorption reagent and the concentration of hydrogen ion in ion chromatography with indirect UV detection. The successful separation and detection of Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, and Sr²⁺ within 14 min were achieved using the selected chromatographic conditions, and the detection limits (S /N = 3) were 0.06, 0.12, and 0.23 mg/L, respectively. A new separation and detection method of alkaline earth metal ions by ion chromatography with indirect UV detection was developed, and the application range of ionic liquids was expanded.     

A new lipidomics approach by thin-layer chromatography-blot-matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry for analyzing detailed patterns of phospholipid molecular species

Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is a highly established convenient technique for lipid separation and partial characterization of neutral and acidic glycosphingolipids (GSLs) and phospholipids, in mixtures. Meanwhile, imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) is a promising tool for lipidomics. However, some lipid classes are detected more sensitively than others, which can lead to suppression effects when complex mixtures are analyzed. Therefore to analyze complex lipid mixtures, a precise separation into the individual lipid classes is necessary. Here we present our highly sensitive and convenient analytical technology that combines TLC and IMS, namely the TLC-Blot–MALDI-IMS method, to visualize whole lipids and individual molecular species with high sensitivity compared with common staining methods. This method allows for easy visualization of all lipids with a linear range of approximately one order of magnitude and precision <16% RSD, making it useful for differential display analysis of lipids.     

Hydrogen-bond effect and ion-pair association in the separation of neutral calix[4]pyrroles by nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis

A study on the migration behavior of four neutral macrocyclic compounds calix[4]pyrroles (C4Ps) by nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis (NACE) with tetrabutylammonium halide salts as background electrolyte (BGE) is described. Systematic studies were carried out with different BGE in acetonitrile (ACN) to elucidate the involved phenomena. The effect of BGE concentration on analytes effective mobilities mu eff,i was studied. Rough values of analytes absolute mobilities mu infinity,i were obtained by extrapolation of effective mobilities to zero ionic strength of BGE. Stokes radius of C4Ps in the form of C4PF(-) and C4PCl(-) was calculated. The complex constants of C4Ps with F(-) anion and Cl(-) anion and ion-pair association constants of each C4PF(-) and C4PCl(-) with tetrabutylammonium cations was evaluated and confronted. Hydrogen bonding effect is prerequisite in the separation; meanwhile ion-pair association which is intensified by steric hindrance effect plays an important role.     

反相离子对色谱-直接电导检测法分析六氟磷酸根离子液体阴离子

建立了反相离子对色谱-直接电导检测六氟磷酸根(PF6-)离子液体阴离子的分析方法。用DiamonsilC18反相色谱柱为分离柱,以离子对试剂-柠檬酸-乙腈混合水溶液为流动相,考察了离子对试剂、乙腈含量、pH值及色谱柱温度对六氟磷酸根保留的影响,并讨论了相关保留机理。在优化的色谱条件下,即流动相为0.05 mmol/L氢氧化四丁铵-0.038 mmol/L柠檬酸-35%乙腈(pH 5.5),流速1.0 mL/min,色谱柱温度40℃时,PF6-与其它常见阴离子(F-、Cl-、Br-、NO3-、SO24-、BF4-)达到基线分离且保留时间在15 min内。方法检出限(S/N=3)为0.25 mg/L,标准曲线的线性范围为0.5～100.0 mg/L,峰面积和保留时间的相对标准偏差(n=5)分别为0.17%和0.15%。该法用于1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐和1-丙基-2,3-二甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐两种离子液体中PF6-的测定,加标回收率分别为99%和104%。该方法简单、准确、可靠,实用性好。