Ionic liquid-modified silica as a new stationary phase for chromatographic separation

A new stationary phase based on silica modified with 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium chloride was synthesized and characterized in this paper. A derivative of 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium chloride was used to chemically modify the surface of silica particles to act as the stationary phase for HPLC. The modified particles were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The surface modification procedure rendered particles with a surface coverage of 0.89 μmol/m² of alkylimidazolium chloride. Columns packed with the modified silica and blank silica particles were tested under HPLC conditions. Preliminary evaluation of the stationary phase for HPLC was performed using aromatic compounds as model compounds. The separation mechanism appears to involve multiple interactions including ion exchange, hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions.     

Aqueous chromatographic system for separation of biomolecules using thermoresponsive polymer modified stationary phase

We have investigated a new method for HPLC using packing materials modified with a functional polymer, such as thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm). PNIPAAm-modified silica exhibits temperature-controlled hydrophilic-hydrophobic surface property changes in aqueous systems. Temperature-responsive chromatography is performed with an aqueous mobile phase without using an organic solvent. We designed ternary copolymers of NIPAAm introduced 2-(dimethyl-amino) ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) as a cationic monomer and butyl methacrylate (BMA) as a hydrophobic monomer. A cationic thermoresponsive hydrogel grafted surface would produce an alterable stationary phase with both thermally regulated hydrophobicity and charge density for separation of bioactive compounds. In this study, we achieved successful separation of lysozyme without the loss of bioactivity by temperature-responsive chromatography. The electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions could be modulated simultaneously with the temperature in an aqueous mobile phase, thus the separation system would have potential applications in the separation of biomolecules.     

Liquid chromatographic separation of phosphoramidate diastereomers on a polysaccharide-type chiral stationary phase

To improve the therapeutic potential of anti-HIV nucleoside analogues (d4T, AZT, 3TC and ddl), the delivery of the corresponding monophosphate from neutral, membrane-permeable prodrugs has been realised by the synthesis of lipophilic phosphoramidate triester prodrugs, such as the simple phenyl-L-alaninephosphate derivatives. However, the present non-stereoselective synthesis results in a mixture of 1:1 diastereomers, which differ from the configuration of the phosphorus atom asymmetric center. Since each diastereomer may have different biological activity and pharmacokinetic profile, analytical methods have to be developed for their separation. This work aims at showing the ability of a polysaccharide-type chiral stationary phase to resolve such diastereomers in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. The influence of operating parameters has been studied to optimise the separation; a thermodynamic approach has also been investigated to gain an insight in the retention mechanism of the prodrugs. Preliminary validation study (linearity, accuracy, repeatability) has yielded good results; in addition, the feasibility of HPLC-electrospray-mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS) coupling has been demonstrated and it is expected that this will lead to lower detection limits.     

Superheated water as chromatographic eluent for parabens separation on octadecyl coated zirconia stationary phase

In this study, the use of pure water at superheated temperatures, between 100 and 200 degrees C, as a mobile phase for RP separation is explored. Instrumental parameters, such as temperature, flow rate, preheating and cooling, have shown significant effects on the quality of the chromatographic peaks. The properties of superheated water as an eluent were investigated by observing the chromatographic behaviour of four parabens on a carbon-clad zirconia (ZR) phase with covalently bonded octadecyl groups. Results were compared with those obtained at 30 degrees C on a silica-based phase with octadecyl groups, using water and ACN as mobile phase. The optimized method was finally applied to analyse parabens in a commercial body cream.     

Evaluation of the separation performance of polyvinylpyrrolidone as a virtual stationary phase for chromatographic NMR

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was used as a virtual stationary phase to separate p‐xylene, benzyl alcohol, and p‐methylphenol by the chromatographic NMR technique. The effects of concentration and weight‐average molecular weight (Mw) of PVP, solvent viscosity, solvent polarity, and sample temperature on the resolution of these components were investigated. It was found that both higher PVP concentration and higher PVP Mw caused the increase of diffusion resolution for the three components. Moreover, the diffusion resolution did not change at viscosity‐higher solvents. Moreover, the three components showed different resolution at different solvents. As temperature increased, the diffusion resolution between p‐xylene and benzyl alcohol gradually increased, and the one between p‐xylene and p‐methylphenol slightly increased from 278 to 298 K and then decreased above 298 K. It was also found that the polarity of the analytes played an important role for the separation by affecting the diffusion coefficient. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Liquid chromatographic separation of enantiomers of beta-amino acids using a chiral stationary phase

The enantiomers of both alpha-substituted beta-alanines and beta-substituted beta-alanines may be chromatographically separated using silica-bonded chiral stationary phases derived from N-acetylated alpha-arylalkylamines. The amino acids are chromatographed as alkyl esters of N-3,5-dinitrobenzoyl derivatives; separability factors range from 1.11 to 1.65 for nine alpha-substituted beta-alanines and from 1.08 to 1.20 for nine beta-substituted beta-alanines. The enantiomers of beta-aminoisobutyrate and beta-leucine, chiral beta-amino acids occurring in animal tissues and physiological fluids, are among those resolved. The enantiomers of R,S-beta-aminoisobutyrate and several related alpha-alkyl-beta-alanines were prepared by chromatographic resolution of diastereomeric dipeptides.     

2,3-di-O-methoxymethyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-beta-cyclodextrin, a useful stationary phase for gas chromatographic separation of enantiomers

Heptakis(2,3-di-O-methoxymethyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-beta-cyclodextrin (2,3-MOM-6-TBDMS-beta-CD), synthesized by using methoxymethylchloride (MOM-Cl) as derivatization reagent, was used for capillary gas chromatographic separation of enantiomers. The new chiral stationary phase proved to be suitable for the enantiodifferentiation of volatiles from various chemical classes. Compared to the corresponding gamma-CD derivative (2,3-MOM-6-TBDMS-gamma-CD), the spectrum of compounds for which enantiomers could be separated was more limited and the enantioseparation achieved was generally less pronounced. Unusually high separation factors were observed for 2-alkyl esters of short chain acids (C2-C6). Phenomena underlying the enantioseparation of 2-pentyl acetate (alpha: 4.31; 35 degrees C) were investigated by determining thermodynamic parameters. Data show that only one enantiomer is retained significantly on the chiral stationary phase whereas the other one behaves like the hydrocarbons used as references.     

Liquid chromatographic enantiomer separation of racemic amine using chiral crown ether stationary phase

Direct enantioseparation of racemic amine, amino-thiophene-2-yl-acetonitrile (TAN), on chiral crown ether stationary phase [Crownpak CR (+)] is described in this study. The elution behavior and the effect of acid additives on resolution of racemic amine, TAN, is intensely investigated. Moreover, the chiral recognition mechanism in this specific system is proposed based on computational methods with the density functional theory. Diastereomeric complexation of the ammonium ion of racemic amine inside the cavity of chiral crown ether appears essential for the chiral discrimination. The pH of the mobile phase containing acid additives also acts as an important factor for the chiral recognition.     

Semi-preparative gas chromatographic separation of all-trans-perhydrotriphenylene enantiomers on a chiral cyclodextrin stationary phase

Enantiomers of all-trans-perhydrotriphenylene (PHTP) were separated by gas chromatography using heptakis(6-O-tert.-butyldimethylsilyl-2,3-di-O-methyl)-beta-cyclodextrin (TBDMS-beta-CD) as the chiral selector. Conditions for semi-preparative separations were established using a 2 m x 2 mm I.D. packed column and subsequently extended to a 1.8 m x 4 mm I.D. column which enabled separations on a mg scale. The column packing was TBDMS-beta-CD dissolved in SE-54 coated on Chromosorb P AW-DMCS 80-100 mesh. Optimization of the chromatographic conditions (oven temperature, carrier gas flow, and column load) with respect to better efficiency and peak retention resulted in a system capable of separating up to 10 mg of the racemate per day. Purities of separated enantiomers were determined by capillary gas chromatography. Yields and purities of the fractions obtained by single- and double-step separations are compared. Highly enriched enantiomers with purities of up to 99.6% (99.2% ee) were obtained by a single separation step.     

引言

色谱柱是色谱分离分析的“心脏”,而色谱柱的分离性能主要由色谱固定相的性质所决定;因此,液相色谱技术的发展与色谱固定相的创新密切相关,如近年来细粒度(＜3 [WTBZ]μ[WTB4]m)固定相的研制成功为高压液相色谱(UHPLC)技术的发展奠定了基础。色谱固定相一直以来也是色谱研究领域的前沿和热点。近年来,整体柱材料、超细色谱固定相和基于介孔纳米材料的固定相等制备技术得到了快速发展,其在复杂样品的高效分离分析和样品预处理中的应用也获得了广泛的关注,并取得了重要进展。     

葫芦脲在色谱固定相中的研究进展

葫芦脲是超分子化学中继冠醚、环糊精、杯芳烃之后发展起来的又一类新型高度对称的桶状大环主体分子,是一种由多个甘脲单元组成的大环穴状配体,被誉为"第四代超分子化合物"。由于其具有特殊的分离选择性和稳定性,在超分子化学和色谱的交叉领域备受关注。本文从葫芦脲的结构特征出发,侧重概述了葫芦脲同系物及其衍生物在色谱固定相中的研究现状和进展。     

冠醚固定相的制备及手性拆分

以R-联萘酚为原料合成了R-(1,1′-二萘基)-20-冠-6,并将其涂敷于C18硅胶(平均粒径5μm,孔径120nm)上制成了可用于高效液相色谱手性拆分的R-(1,1′-二萘基)-20-冠-6冠醚固定相(CSP).在以pH=2的高氯酸溶液为流动相,流速为0.1mL·min-1,柱温为25℃的条件下,研究了CSP对9种α-氨基酸对映体的拆分能力.实验结果表明,有5种手性氨基酸(缬氨酸、苯甘氨酸、对羟基苯甘氨酸、谷氨酸、色氨酸)得到不同程度的拆分,说明CSP能对手性氨基酸进行一定的拆分.     

Continuous stationary phase gradients for planar chromatographic media

A simple, elegant method for the formation of a continuous stationary phase gradient for use in chromatographic separations is described. Its applicability to separation science is demonstrated using thin-layer chromatography as a test case. Gradient stationary phases were formed on activated High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HP-TLC) plates using a newly developed methodology termed "controlled rate infusion". Specifically, the SiOH groups on the activated HP-TLC plates were reacted with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTEOS) in a time dependent fashion by using a programmable syringe pump to control the rate of APTEOS infusion into the deposition reservoir. The shape (profile) of the gradient was controlled by the rate of infusion and imaged by taking advantage of the concentration-dependent color formation reaction between amine groups and ninhydrin. The advantages of such gradients in optimizing the retention and separation of various components in different mixtures were illustrated using mixtures of (1) four weak acids and bases and (2) three widely used over-the-counter drugs. The separation of the individual components on the gradient stationary phase was clearly improved relative to those on either traditional normal-phase TLC plates or uniformly amine-modified TLC plates. Precise control over component retention and separation was also demonstrated by strategically modifying the steepness of the gradient.     

色谱固定相的超支化和聚酰胺-胺树状大分子接枝修饰方法研究进展

随着色谱固定相制备技术深入发展,固定相填料的修饰方法日渐成熟,主要包括固定相表面直接化学反应、表面附聚、共价接枝和超支化修饰。其中,以缩聚反应为主的超支化修饰方法自提出以来备受研究者的青睐,已经被应用于多种阴离子交换色谱固定相填料的制备。近些年来,和超支化聚合物具有相似结构的树状大分子由于其独特的物理性能、完美的树状结构和大量活性官能团,也逐渐被应用于各种色谱固定相填料的修饰,并有望进一步完善固定相填料的结构和分离性能。该文主要总结了超支化修饰方法和以聚酰胺-胺为主的树状大分子接枝修饰方法在色谱固定相填料制备中的应用,并对其未来发展进行展望。     

Liquid chromatographic separation and behaviour of some substituted s-triazines on a CN-bonded stationary phase

Summary The behaviour of 19 s-triazine derivatives was studied using high performance liquid chromatography. The effect of the composition and pH of the mobile phase on the retention data was studied on the CN-bonded stationary phase. The dependences among the s-triazine structure, the dissociation constants and the chromatographic data are discussed.Dedicated to Prof.A. V. Kiselev on the occasion of his 70th birthday.     

几种新液晶作固定液分离二元取代苯异构体

Kelker和Dewar等人曾把液晶用作气相色谱固定液分离二元取代苯异构体取得很好的效果,此后很多研究者把近两百种液晶亦都用于气相色谱固定液。在研究和使用的液晶固定液中,芳羧酸酯类液晶被认为具有较好的热稳定性和分离选择性,国内研究较多的也是这一类液晶,而且已有商品。为了进一步研究这类液晶以扩大品种,我们在对苯二酚酯液晶的苯环上引入不同类型和数量的极性基团,并在玻璃毛细柱上考查其对二元取代苯异构体的分离性能。     

A new bonded stationary phase for the gas chromatographic separation of volatile priority pollutants and chlorinated pesticides

A new phenyl-cyanopropyl polymethylsiloxane stationary phase, DB-1301, which can be crosslinked and bonded to the fused silica surface, has been synthesized. The phase composition was optimized for the separation of 18 volatile priority pollutants, selected from the so-called “purgables” list because of problems associated with their resolution. The composition of the stationary phase was based on theoretical considerations of binary phase mixtures and window diagram prediction. Columns coated with this stationary phase are compatible with atom selective detectors, such as the electron capture detector. A mixture of 18 volatile priority pollutants and a mixture of chlorinated pesticides were used as test probes on a prototype 30 m × 0.32 mm fused silica column, containing a 1.0 μm film of DB-1301.     

色谱最新研究亮点——新型功能化色谱分离介质的研究进展

整体柱由于具有制备方法简单、通透性好、柱容量大、易实现快速分离的优点,近年来在生物大分子的高效、快速、高通量分离分析方面得到了较快的发展。但是由于有机聚合物整体柱的表面积小（只有几十平米/g）,内部结构不均一,因此还存在分离小分子物质柱效低的缺点。最近,人们在努力寻求一种较为完美的低压高效的功能化色谱分离介质的制备方法,以期能够在大分子和小分子等多种物质的分离分析中得到普遍应用。