Relationship between kováts retention indices and molecular connectivity indices of tetralones, coumarins and structurally related compounds

A study was undertaken to test the ability of several molecular connectivity indices to predict the retention indices (I) of tetralones, coumarins and structurally related compounds determined on OV-17 and Apiezon L as stationary phases. The regression analyses with I_OV-17 showed that a two-variable linear regression equation with ²χ and ⁴χ^v_pc gives the best correlation coefficient, suggesting that retention depends basically on branching and the presence and number of adjacent atoms, and secondarily on unsaturations and the number and orientation of substituents. I_ApL gives the best correlation with a two-variable linear regression equation with ¹χ and ³χ^v_p indicating that on this stationary phase retention depends basically on the presence and number of adjacent atoms, and secondarily on unsaturation, branching of adjacent atoms and the presence of heteroaroms. ΔI (ΔI = I_OV-17 - I_ApL), according to the different polarities of both phases, considered to be a measure of the polar forces in retention, does not give a good correlation.     

GC behaviour of symmetrical n-dialkyl sulphides under isothermal and temperature programming conditions

Retention indices were determined for a homologous series of n-dialkyl sulphides on three stationary phases (SE-30, OV-17 and XE-60) under isothermal and linear temperature programming conditions. Under these two different GC conditions, equations were derived for each of the three stationary phases which showed the dependence of retention index on the number of carbon atoms and the boiling points for a homologous series of n-dialkyl sulphides. The equation for the correlation isothermal retention index was shown to be applicable to the identification of n-dialkyl sulphides using linear temperature programming. It was found that the GC behaviour of n-dialkyl sulphides makes these compounds suitable for use as a standard series instead of n-alkanes for the calculation of retention indices in GC analysis in which detectors insensitive to n-alkanes are employed. The use of the homologous series of n-dialkyl sulphides for the calculation of sulphide retention indices can be great practical importance in the microanalysis of natural compounds. We have used this method successfully in the analysis of pesticides containing S-atoms.     

新型原子类型拓扑指数模拟含氧化合物气相色谱保留指数

Quantitative structure-retention relationship (QSRR) model for the estimation of retention indices (RIs)of 39 oxygen-containing compounds containing ketones and esters was established by our newly introduced distance-based atom-type indices DAI. The useful application of the novel DAI indices has been demonstrated by developing accurate predictive equations for gas chromatographic retention indices. The statistical results of the multiple linear regression for the final model are r=0.9973 and s=8.23. Furthermore, an external test set of 10 oxo-containing compounds can be accurately predicted with the final equation giving the following statistical results: r pred=0.9966 and s pred=8.56.     

Calculation of retention indices by molecular topology. Chlorinated benzenes

A comparative study was undertaken to test the ability of several different topological indices to predict the retention indices of chlorinated benzenes on polar and non-polar stationary phases using both correlation coefficients and correctly predicted elution sequences as criteria of fit. The test was performed on three topological indices: connectivity indices, Wiener numbers, and Balaban indices. The regression analyses showed that the molecular connectivity model predicted the retention indices of chlorinated benzenes more successfully than either Wiener numbers or Balaban indices. The results also demonstrated that the major structural property controlling chromatographic behavior was the size of the chlorinated benzene. In addition, the use of the new non-empirical heteroatom parameterization scheme in the calculation of Wiener numbers and Balaban indices was successfully tested for the first time.     

Determination of average molecular polarizabilities of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons directly from retention indices

Summary A significant correlation has been found between the retention indices of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on non-polar stationary phases and the average molecular polarizabilities of the molecules separated on these phases. Equations have been derived for the determination of the average molecular polarizabilities, directly from the retention indices.     

Relationship between the average molecular polarizabilities of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their retention indices determined on various stationary phases

The Kováts retention indices of 10 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were determined on SE-30, OV-101, SE-52, OV-7 and OV-17 stationary phases. A significant correlation has been found between the retention indices and the average molecular polarizabilities of the analyzed substances. Equations were derived for the direct determination of the average molecular polarizabilities from the retention index values. The influence of the temperature on this relationship is also indicated.     

Comparison of correlation equations for the prediction of gas chromatographic separation of alkylbenzenes

Summary A detailed statistical analysis, comparing the validity of the best literature recommended equations for prediction of retention indices of alkylbenzenes on squalane and methylsilicone stationary phases with the unified retention index concept, is presented. A comparison with literature sources shows that the unified retention index provides the smallest residual error. Hence, it can be applied for prediction purposes.     

Comparison of correlation equations for the prediction of gas chromatographic separation of alkylbenzenes

Summary A detailed statistical analysis, comparing the validity of the best literature recommended equations for prediction of retention indices of alkylbenzenes on squalane and methylsilicone stationary phases with the unified retention index concept, is presented. A comparison with literature sources shows that the unified retention index provides the smallest residual error. Hence, it can be applied for prediction purposes.     

Gas chromatographic retention indices for C6 alkanols on OV-101 and Carbowax 20M capillary columns

Summary Gas chromatographic retention indices for 16 C₆ alkanols measured on capillary columns coated with OV-101 methylsilicone and Carbowax 20M propylethyleneglycol liquid phases at 80° and 90°C were determined. The respective standard deviation values were 0.5 and 0.8 i.u. The correlation between the retention indices measured on non-polar and polar stationary phases and the boiling points of the alkanols was studied.     

脂肪醇气相色谱保留指数与结构的相关性研究

在分子图的邻接矩阵基础上,构建了一个化合物均价连接性指数mL,mL=∑(Ai·Aj·Ak…)-0.5,其中一阶指数1L及定位基参数β与25种脂肪醇在6种固定相(SE-30,OV-3,OV-7,OV-11,OV-17和OV-25)上的气相色谱保留指数I显著相关,相关系数均大于0.98。所建定量结 构-保留关系(QSRR)模型具有良好的稳定性和预测能力,较好地揭示了脂肪醇在不同固定相上气相色谱保留指数的变化规律。     

Empirical correlations between gas-chromatographic retention data and physical or topological properties of solute molecules

Kováts retention indices (I) and relative retention times (τ) using Silicone oil 550 or Bentone 34 as the stationary phase were measured for 20 hydrocarbons (mainly alkylbenzenes). Statistical analysis of repeated determinations indicated that the empirical distribution function of retention indices is not normal; the relative standard deviations decrease with increasing retention index. Several models were examined to describe the retention data as a function of boiling point (T_B) and molar refraction, molar volume, connectivity indices, etc. A universal fitting equation y_i=A exp (BT_Bi) + Cx_2i + D (where y_i=I or τ, and x_2i is one of the properties mentioned) proved to be best on the basis of statistical characteristics (examination of residuals, multiple correlation coefficient, residual mean square, variance ratio tests) which were also evaluated. The results were compared to equations recommended in the literature.     

碳氢化合物、醛、酮和硫醇的定量结构-色谱保留指数相关性研究

采用平衡电负性和相对化学键长对传统距离矩阵进行修正,构建新拓扑指数Nt。结合路径数,建立碳氢化合物、醛、酮和硫醇等化合物在24种极性和非极性色谱柱上的定量结构-色谱保留指数关系(QSRR)模型,23种模型的相关系数大于0.99。模型经留n法交叉检验,显示出良好稳健性和预测能力。模型物理意义明确,表明色谱保留指数可用分子的大小、平衡电负性、支化度和形状等内在结构信息进行有效表征。模型经Needham公式分析,结果显示新指数Nt对保留指数影响最大。借助Hyperchem软件进行对比研究,结果表明拓扑化学法优于量子化学AM1法。     

Use of correlation between retention indices on low-polarity phases for screening complex mixtures by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

The reliable identification of numerous compounds in biological fluids by chromatography-mass spectrometry requires the knowledge of their retention on the phase used under specific temperature conditions. A simple method was proposed for calculating retention indices on a 5% phenyl dimethyl polysiloxane phase based on a correlation between the retention values observed for methyl- and phenyl dimethyl polysiloxane phases at different temperatures.