Comparison of two liquid crystals as stationary phases in capillary gas chromatography

Summary The comparative gas chromatographic behavior has been investigated for two new liquid-crystal stationary phases, 2-(3-chlorobenzyloxy)-3-hexanoxy-4-(4-chlorobenzoyloxy)-4′-(4-methylbenzoyloxy)azobenzene (denoted 3-Cl) and 2-(3-methylbenzyloxy)-3-hexanoxy-4-(4-chlorobenzoyloxy)-4′-(4-methylbenzoyloxy)azobenzene (denoted 3-CH₃). The structures of the main core of the two liquid crystals are the same but they differ by lateral aromatic branch— 3-chlorobenzyloxy and 3-methylbenzoyloxy. Their thermal properties were established by use of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and their chromatographic separation properties by use of glass capillary columns. Interesting analytical performance was obtained in the separation of isomeric aromatic compounds, polyaromatic compounds, volatile aroma compounds, andcis andtrans isomers. Separation efficiency was higher for 3-Cl, especially for volatile aroma compounds, light aromatic compounds, and polyaromatic compounds, although the phases were similar in otherways.     

Influence of the lateral alkoxy chain length on the gas chromatographic properties of five liquid crystals

The gas Chromatographic properties of five laterally substituted liquid crystals are the subject of a comparative study. These liquid crystals belong to the homologous series: 2-alkoxy-3-methyl-4-(4-ethoxybenzoyl-oxy)-4′-(4-trans-n-pentyclcyclohexanecarboxyloxy) azobenzene, referred to as ALn, where n, the carbon number in the lateral alkoxy chain, is equal to 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 carbon atoms. Their thermal properties were established by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). It appears that the introduction of a lateral alkoxy chain affects the nematic temperature range which decreases when the carbon number increases. The chromatographic separation abilities of AL4, AL6, AL8, AL10, and AL12 were studied using capillary glass columns. The five liquid cystals are efficient before and after solid-nematic or nematic-liquid transitions; however, the plate numbers are higher in the nematic state. Interesting analytical properties were noted in various fields: iisomeric separation of alkanes, aromatics, polyaromatics, volatile aroma compounds, and cis and trans isomers. However, the chain length does not exert any great influence on the separation abilities.     

Improvement of the chromatographic separation performance of an imidazolium ionic liquid functionalized silica column by in situ anion‐exchange with dodecyl sulfonate and dodecylbenzene sulfonate anions

The anionic part of ionic liquids can provide additional interactions during chromatographic separations. In this work, the chromatographic separation performance of a silica column functionalized with 1‐propyl‐3‐methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid was improved by in situ anion‐exchange from chloride anions to dodecyl sulfonate anions and dodecylbenzene sulfonate anions. The separation performances of these ionic liquid functionalized phases were investigated and compared with each other using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, phthalates, parabens, and phenols as model compounds. Results indicated that the new columns presented a better chromatographic separation than the original one. This was ascribed retention mechanism from organic anions. The introduction of dodecyl sulfonate anions increased the hydrophobicity of stationary phase. Furthermore, the phenyl groups of dodecylbenzene sulfonate anions could provide an enhanced selectivity to aromatic compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by π–π interactions. Analysis repeatability of the new columns was satisfactory (RSD of retention time, 0.10–0.40%; RSD of peak area, 0.66–0.84%).     

Gas chromatographic properties of some liquid crystals containing dioxyethylene ether terminal chains

Summary Comparative gas chromatographic properties of four rod-like liquid crystals coated on capillary columns are studied. These four liquid crystals contain the same number of atoms in their backbones. They differ by the partial or total replacement of the two terminal heptyloxy chains by a 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy (called also dioxyethylene ether) chain. Synthesis and thermal properties of these four liquid crystals are presented. It appears that the introduction of dioxyethylene ether decreases the two transition temperatures as well as the nematic range. With regards to the chromatographic separation abilities, the four liquid crystals are efficient before and after solid-nematic or nematic-liquid transitions; however, the plate numbers are higher in the nematic state. Interesting analytical applications are demonstrated in different fields: isomeric separation of alkanes, aromatics, polyaromatics, volatile aroma compounds, cis and trans isomers and phenols. The increase of the number of oxyethylene units permits to drastically increase the separation efficiency for polar solutes.     

Evaluation of Thermal and Analytical Properties of Two Liquid Crystals in Capillary GC

Comparative gas chromatographic applications of two new liquid crystals were investigated. The characterization of the two mesogenic compounds was performed with ¹H NMR and mass spectrometry. The thermal properties were established by differential scanning calorimetry. The optical characterization of the liquid crystal was made by using polarizing optical microscopy. The chromatographic separation abilities of the mesogenic compounds were studied using fused silica capillary columns. Interesting analytical performances were obtained notably in the separation of volatile aroma compounds and derivatives phenols.     

化学计量学方法用于多环芳烃液相色谱分离条件优化

本文报道化学计量学方法用于多环芳烃(PAHs)液相色谱分离条件的优化.使用均匀实验设计法,以乙腈在线性梯度展开时的初始浓度和线性梯度的斜率为优化参数,对16种多环芳烃混合体系进行液相色谱分离条件优化,采用遗传算法和退火神经网络方法建立了有效的分离条件预测模型.对模型所预测的最佳分离条件进行试验,分离结果满意.     

Optimization of micellar liquid chromatographic separation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with the addition of second organic additive

The micellar liquid chromatographic (MLC) separations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were optimized for three micellar systems, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC), dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride (DTAC), and sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS), with 1-pentanol as the only organic additive. A difference in the separation was observed between CTAC and SDS/DTAC. Under each optimized separation conditions, CTAC-modified mobile phase provides the least desirable separation, which is attributed to its longer carbon tail (C16 vs. C12). In addition to 1-pentanol, the main organic additive, a second organic additive (3% 1-propanol) in the micelle-modified mobile phase was found to enhance the resolution of PAH chromatographic peaks. However, the extent of the enhancement varies for the different micellar systems, with the greatest resolution improvement seen for CTAC, and little effect for shorter-tail SDS and DTAC. This study shows the potential use of second organic additive (1-propanol), to the main nonpolar additive (1-pentanol), in facilitating the MLC separation of larger nonpolar compounds.     

Chemical characterization of aromatic compounds in extra heavy gas oil by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to time-of-flight mass spectrometry

Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOFMS) was used for the characterization of aromatic compounds present in extra heavy gas oil (EHGO) from Brazil. Individual identification of EHGO compounds was successfully achieved in addition to group-type separation on the chromatographic plane. Many aromatic hydrocarbons, especially polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and sulfur compounds, were detected and identified, such as chrysenes, phenanthrenes, perylenes, benzonaphthothiophenes and alkylbenzonaphthothiophenes. In addition, triaromatic steroids, methyl-triaromatic steroids, tetrahydrochrysenes and tetraromatic pentacyclic compounds were present in the EHGO aromatic fractions. Considering the roof-tile effect observed for many of these compound classes and the high number of individual compounds identified, GC×GC-TOFMS is an excellent technique to characterize the molecular composition of the aromatic fraction from EHGO samples. Moreover, data processing allowed the quantification of aromatic compounds, in class and individually, using external standards. EHGO data were obtained in μgg(-1), e.g., benzo[a]pyrene were in the range 351 to 1164μgg(-1). Thus, GC×GC-TOFMS was successfully applied in EHGO quantitative analysis.     

Micropacked column gas chromatography with vapour of organic substance as the mobile phase

Summary Retention behaviours of aromatic hydrocarbons were examined by using the vapour of an organic substance as the mobile phase and silica gel as the stationary phase. Gas chromatographic separation of aromatic hydrocarbons was demonstrated by using a system comprising a liquid chromatographic (LC) pump, a micropacked column for LC, a column oven and a UV detector.     

Preparation and characterization of modified 3-aminopropylsilyl silica phases with 1,8-naphthalic anhydrides in HPLC

Modified 3-aminopropylsilyl silica stationary phases with 1,8-naphthalic anhydrides [3-(1,8-naphthalimido)propyl (NAIP), 3-(4-amino-1,8-naphthalimido)propyl (4A-NAIP), 3-(3-nitro-1,8-naphthalimido)propyl (3N-NAIP), and 3-(4-nitro-1,8-naphthalimido)propyl modified silyl silica gel (4N-NAIP)] are prepared in a single reaction. Chromatographic properties of these phases are characterized using various solutes including monosubstituted benzenes, alkyl benzenes, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in high-performance liquid chromatography. Even though the retention in these NAIPs is mainly based on the reversed-phase mode, 3N- and 4N-NAIP show a remarkable recognition toward aromatic hydrocarbons, which is attributed to their strong pi-pi interaction. Furthermore, the recognition ability is according to the molecular planarity and non-linearity of PAHs. Subsequently, 3N- and 4N-NAIP has a distinct selectivity from octadecyl silica and, therefore, will be a valuable alternative for a separation or a solid-phase extraction of aromatic compounds.     

Preparation of a new 1,3-alternate-calix[4]arene-bonded HPLC stationary phase for the separation of phenols, aromatic amines and drugs

We have synthesized the 1,3-alternate 25,27-dioctyloxy-26,28-bis-[3-aminopropyloxy]-calix[4]arene and then immobilized onto γ-chloropropylsilica gel (CPS). The high-performance liquid chromatographic behavior of some aromatic hydrocarbons, phenolic compounds, aromatic amines and drug compounds was studied on this 1,3-alternate-calix[4]arene-bonded silica gel stationary phase (CIMS). The effect of organic modifier content and pH of the mobile phase on retention and selectivity of these compounds were investigated. According to chromatographic data, it can be concluded that the selectivity of CIMS for analytes ascribes to various interactions between CIMS and the analytes, such as hydrophobic interaction, hydrogen bonding interaction, π-π interaction and inclusion interaction.     

氨基甲酸酯功能化离子液体高效液相色谱固定相的制备与初步评价

合成一种了氨基酸衍生物：4,4′-二苯亚甲基桥联-二[2-(1-咪唑基)-3-苯基丙醇氨基甲酸酯](ImPh-Carb),并将其键合到硅胶上制备了一种新的氨基甲酸酯功能化的离子液体HPLC固定相（ImPh-Carb-Silica）。 利用1H NMR、13C NMR、MS和FTIR对ImPh-Carb进行了表征;通过FTIR和元素分析对ImPh-Carb-Silica固定相进行了表征,根据N含量计算得到ImPh-Carb-Silica的键合量为0.19 mmol/g。 以5种芳烃、5种酚类化合物和4种有机磷农药为分析物,分别在正相和反相色谱模式下对固定相的色谱分离性能进行了评价,同时考察了流动相的变化与溶质保留因子lg k之间的关系。 结果表明,该固定相与溶质分子间存在多重作用力,如疏水、氢键、π-π和偶极-诱导偶极作用等,使其能同时在正相和反相色谱模式下使用;在正相色谱条件下固定相对酚类化合物和有机磷农药表现出较好的分离选择性。     

Chromatographic properties of poly(1-phenyl-1-propyne)

The chromatographic properties of poly(1-phenyl-1-propyne) (PPP) were studied by separating the C₁–C₁₀ hydrocarbons, alcohols, aromatic, and sulfur-bearing compounds. The influence of the phase percentage for polymer adsorbent (Polysorb-1) on the process of component retention was investigated. A comparison of PPP and the nonpolar liquid phase SE-52 widely used in gas chromatography was performed.     

Analysis of the 16 Environmental Protection Agency priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by high performance liquid chromatography-oxidized diamond film electrodes

The capabilities of using boron-doped diamond (BDD) thin films as electrode materials for analysis of the 16 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) priority polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) after a liquid chromatographic separation were evaluated. The BDD electrode was able to detect all 16 PAHs with high sensitivity due to the low background current and wide potential window. The method provided detection limits ranging from 12-40 nM (3-10 ppb) and repeatable results over consecutive analysis. Calibration curves were linear up to at least 10 microM for all PAHs. The work shows the promising use of diamond as an amperometric detector in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), especially for PAHs and other hydrophobic aromatic compounds.     

A Comparative Analytical Study of Two New Liquid Crystals Used as Stationary Phases in GC

The investigation of the analytical properties of two new nematic sulphur-containing liquid crystals 5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-azophenyl)-2-butylthio-1,3,4-oxadiazole (Phase I) and 5-(4-(propoxyphenyl)-azophenyl)-2-butyl thio-1,3,4-oxadiazole (Phase II) and which comprise units of 1,3,4-oxadiazole instead of the aromatic cycles, was carried out by gas chromatography using glass capillary columns. For this purpose, many solutes belonging to various families and having different polarities and volatilities were injected. Comparison of the retention data of the studied components has shown that Phase II allowed a better separation than the other phase. The two liquid crystalline materials show a good separation of the studied isomers except for xylene.     

Cyanobiphenyl-Mesogened Liquid Crystalline Polymer Bonded on Silica as the Stationary Phase with Shape and Polarity Recognition for LC

Cyanobiphenyl-mesogened liquid crystalline polymer is bonded on silica by surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization and is used as the stationary phase for liquid chromatography. Various instrumental analyses such as elemental analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry were used for its characterization. The stationary phase exhibits multiple characteristics of low hydrophobicity, low hydrophobic selectivity, polarity recognition and shape selectivity in the separation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons and polar neural aromatic compounds. Temperature and mobile phase composition were confirmed to have effects on the chromatographic behavior. Isomers of polyaromatic hydrocarbons and carotenes are well separated on the stationary phase.     

Chromatographic retention behaviour, modelling and separation optimisation of the quaternary ammonium salt isometamidium chloride and related compounds on a range of reversed-phase liquid chromatographic stationary phases

This paper describes the reversed-phase liquid chromatographic behaviour of the trypanocidal quaternary ammonium salt isometamidium chloride and its related compounds on a range of liquid chromatographic phases possessing alkyl and phenyl ligands on the same inert silica. In a parallel study with various extended polar selectivity phases which possessed different hydrophobic/silanophilic (hydrogen bonding) activity ratios, the chromatographic retention/selectivities of the quaternary ammonium salts was shown to be due to a co-operative mechanism between hydrophobic and silanophilic interactions. The highly aromatic and planar isometamidium compounds were found to be substantially retained on stationary phases containing aromatic functionality via strong π-π interactions. The chemometric approach of principal component analysis was used to characterise the chromatographic behaviour of the isometamidium compounds on the differing phases and to help identify the dominant retention mechanism(s). Two-dimensional (temperature/gradient) retention modelling was employed to develop and optimise a rapid liquid chromatography method for the separation of the six quaternary ammonium salts within 2.5 min which would be suitable for bioanalysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. This is the first reported systematic study of the relationship between stationary phase chemistries and retention/selectivity for a group of quaternary ammonium salts.     

溶质在动态改性氧化锆液相色谱柱上的保留行为

分别采用硬脂酸、环糊精和十二烷基磺酸钠动态改性自制的ZrO2微球,研究了流动相中甲醇和改性剂浓度对苯酚及苯甲酸的衍生物、苯胺衍生物及芳香烃类化合物的色谱保留行为的影响。中性及碱性化合物的保留时间较短,色谱峰对称;酸性化合物保留时间较长,色谱峰拖尾较严重。改性氧化锆表现出反相色谱性能。     

Properties of microdispersed sintered nanodiamonds as a stationary phase for normal-phase high performance liquid chromatography

The chromatographic properties of microdispersed sintered nanodiamonds (MSND) are studied under conditions of normal-phase HPLC. The retention characteristics of 30 substances representing four classes of aromatic compounds including monoalkylbenzenes, polymethylbenzenes, di-n-alkyl phthalates and polyaromatic hydrocarbons in n-alkane mobile phases have been measured. The selectivity of MSND was compared with literature data for other common adsorbents including silica gel, alumina and porous graphitic carbon (PGC). MSND shows the distinctive adsorption properties especially in a stronger retention of aromatic hydrocarbons and in the better selectivity of the separation of geometric isomers. The significant improvement in separation efficiency up to 45,300 theoretical plates per meter, was achieved for the first time for the columns packed with diamond related materials (DRM).     

Separation and identification of polar degradation products of benzo[a]pyrene with ozone by atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-mass spectrometry after optimized column chromatographic clean-up.

The environmental relevance of oxidized degradation products of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) increases due to enhanced combustion of organic matter and fossil fuels. For PAHs consisting of more than three condensed aromatic rings, soot aerosols are the main carrier, on the surface of which they can react with trace gases like ozone. In this study the clean-up procedure and analysis of ozonized benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) was optimized. B[a]P and its degradation products were preseparated into three fractions. Different reversed-phase materials were evaluated for high-performance liquid chromatographic separation. Among these, a phenyl-modified silica material proved best-suited and the chromatographic separation was optimized on this material. For the detection of separated degradation products, liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-mass spectrometry (LC-APCI-MS) was used. With this method, 29 components could be characterized. Besides the three known main degradation products (B[a]P-1,6-dione, B[a]P-3,6-dione, B[a]P-6,12-dione, B[a]P-4,5-dione and 4-oxa-benzo[d,e,f]chrysene-5-one (B[def]C-lactone), were identified for the first time with the help of reference substances. B[def]C-lactone is known as a substance with a mutagenic potential similar to B[a]P. Several other compounds could be tentatively identified.