Gas chromatographic retention indices for alkenes on OV-101 and squalane capillary columns

Summary Gas chromatographic retention indices for 47 C₅ to C₈ alkenes on OV-101 dimethylsilicone at 50 and 70 °C were determined within a standard deviation of 0.3i.u. Data obtained on OV-101 are compared with those measured on squalane. The comparison of the retention index and dl/dT values from both columns is presented as linear regression equations with correlation coefficients greater than 0.98.     

Immobilization of stationary phase films by gamma radiation. Part 1. Nonpolar phases,regular and thick-film capillaries

Borosilicate glass capillaries, silylated and coated with OV-1 or SE-54, were irradiated by a ⁶⁰Co gamma source. The effect of radiation on chromatographic performance was determined for a series of dosages and was evaluated before and after rinsing with solvent. Results for both regular and thick films were obtained.     

Chromatographic properties and polarity evaluation of poly(1-trimethylsilyl-1-propyne) and poly(1-phenyl-1-propyne)

The chromatographic properties of poly(1-trimethylsilyl-1-propyne) (PTMSP) and poly(1-phenyl-1-propyne) (PPP) were studied by gas chromatography using packed columns. The selectivity and efficiency of columns packed with PTMSP and PPP were compared to the data obtained for columns with other known adsorbents and stationary phases. The McReynolds and Rohrschneider constants, on the basis of which the polarity of the new phases was evaluated, were calculated. The results of the investigation of chromatographic properties allow PTMSP to be brought in line with the polymeric adsorbents Porapak Q, Porapak QS, and Chromosorb 106, while PPP, with the methyphenylsilicon phases SE-52 and OV-3.     

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.     

Behaviour of fused silica capillaries subjected to gamma radiation. Part 2: Physical aspects

Five commercial varieties of uncoated fused silica capillary tubing used in high resolution gas chromatography were subjected to cobalt-60 gamma radiation. The advantages and superior performance of fused silica open tubular columns coated with OV-1 and subsequently immobilized or crosslinked in situ by radiation is reported in a previous paper in this Journal; however, in this investigation a loss in flexibility of irradiated capillaries was also noted. Quantitative measurements on flexibility were performed on specimens of irradiated fused silica capillaries, indicating that changes do indeed occur upon irradiation. Scanning electron micrographs also illustrate slight deterioration of the outer protective polyimide coating. Most surprisingly, it was also established that a variation does exist in the flexibility of the commercially available raw material studied.     

Clean-up of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons and 3-ring azaarenes and their GC-analysis on whisker-walled open tubular columns

A modified clean-up of polynuclear aromatic (PNA) hydrocarbons on XAD-2 is described. n-Alkanes (C₁₆? C₂₈) are separated quantitatively from the PNA hydrocarbons and are eluted in one fraction. The distribution of 17 PNA hydrocarbons and four of their alkyl derivatives, two S-heterocyclic compounds and two azaarenes between the different fractions is reported. Azaarenes containing three rings are separated from PNA hydrocarbons and S-heterocyclic compounds. Whisker-walled open tubular columns coated with OV-215 and OV-25 were used in the separation of isomeric azaarenes and in PNA hydrocarbon profile analysis, respectively. The preparation of such columns is described in detail. Rinsing of capillary columns with cold, concentrated HCI after whisker growth removes much larger amounts of boron and sodium than subsequent leaching with HCI at 180°C. Whisker-walled open tubular columns are successfully applied to the characterization of isomeric benzofluoranthenes and other PNA hydrocarbons isolated from air particulate matter.     

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.     

Temperature dependence of the free energy of sorption ofn-alkanes and energy contribution of their methylene groups on columns with fullerene C60

The partial molar free energy, enthalpy, and entropy of sorption of C₁₁−C₂₃ n-alkanes were calculated on the basis of the GC data obtained on the glass capillary column coated with fullerene C₆₀ (Ful-60) as stationary phase. The thermodynamic parameters ofn-alkane sorption on a column with Ful-60 and a fused silica capillary column with polydimethylsiloxane OV-1 were determined and compared. The enthalpy-entropy compensation effect for the sorption ofn-alkanes on Ful-60 and OV-1 was found. A linear dependence of the partial molar free energy ofn-alkane sorption on the temperature of analysis and carbon chain length was found. The free energy contributions of the methylene groups were calculated, and their temperature dependences were studied. The differences in the temperature dependences of the energy contributions of methylene groups ofn-alkanes on Ful-60 and OV-1 were revealed. The entropy contribution is 68–82% of the enthalpy contribution which indicates a substantial role of the number of contacts with Ful-60 in retention ofn-alkanes. The ability of Ful-60 for dispersive interactions is similar to those of nonpolar liquid phases and substantially differs from that for carbon adsorbents. Fullerene columns were shown to be convenient for analysis of highly boiling organic substances in aqueous and organic solutions. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1490–1495, August, 1999.     

Preparation and evaluation of OV-240-OH coated glass capillary columns for isomer specific determination of PCDDs and PCDFs

Glass capillaries were leached, dehydrated, persilylated with 1, 3-bis (3-cyanopropyl) tetramethyldisiloxane, and coated with OV-240-OH. After crosslinking and binding the phase to the glass surface the columns showed high separation efficiency, high temperature stability, and inertness comparable to persilylated apolar columns. Column performance is shown to be superior to liquid phase cyanopropyl columns such as SP 2330. The excellent separation capabilities together with the selectivity of the phase makes OV-240-OH coated columns a valuable tool for the determination of toxic isomers in complex mixtures of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs). The order of elution of individual TCDD isomers was found to be similar to that described for SP 2330 or Silar 10c. The detection of PCDDs and PCDFs in a fly ash extract further illustrates the utility of OV-240-OH coated columns. The high temperature limit of these columns opens the way for the analysis of high boiling compounds such as mixed brominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans.     

Gas chromatography of homologous esters : XXVIII. Retention increments of aliphatic C1---C18n-alkyl esters of butanoic acid and its monochloro derivatives on SE-30 and OV-351 capillary columns

The retention behaviour of C₁---C₁₈n-alkyl esters of butanoic 2-, 3- and 4-chlorobutanoic acids was examined isothermally at several temperatures on SE-30 and OV-351 capillary columns. Retention increments showing the effects of each position of chlorine substitution are presented. The considerable enhancement of terminal chlorine substitution is discussed together with the corresponding behaviour of the monochloropropanoate esters.     

Analysis of reaction by-products in ethylene oligomers by capillary gas chromatography

Summary A gas chromatographic method using temperature-programmed poly-dimethylsiloxane OV-101 and poly(pheny ether) (5 rings) capillary columns was developed to separate and quantify the reaction by-products in ethylene oligomers. It was found that the content of 2-alkyl-1-alkenes, 2-alkenes and n-alkanes in the C₈–C₁₈ -olefin fractions amounts to 29, 10 and 2.6% respectively.     

Prediction of the chromatographic retention of saturated alcohols on stationary phases of different polarity applying the novel semi-empirical topological index

The novel semi-empirical topological index (I_ET), previously developed by Heinzen and Yunes, was extended to predict the chromatographic retention of saturated alcohols on low polarity stationary phases (OV-1). The predictive ability of I_ET was also verified on stationary phases of different polarity (SE-30, OV-3, OV-7, OV-11, OV-17 and OV-25). Simple linear regressions between the retention indices and the semi-empirical topological index (RI=a+bI_ET) were established for each stationary phase separately, showing good statistical parameters. Statistical analysis showed that the QSRR model used on stationary phases of low polarity (OV-1) has high internal stability and good predictive ability for external groups. The polarity of the SE-30, OV-3, OV-7, OV-11, OV-17 and OV-25 stationary phases, indicated by retention polarity (P_R) given by Tarján et al., is reflected in the ‘a’ (intercept) and ‘b’ (slope) coefficients of the equations obtained for each of these phases. The linear relationship between the ‘a’ coefficient and P_R showed satisfactory statistical quality. Thus, it was possible to generate a single combined model of QSRR, including a parameter that represents the property of the stationary phase P_R. The combined model also has a satisfactory predictive quality, as shown by the plot of calculated versus experimental retention indices for saturated alcohols on six stationary phases of different polarity (r²=0.9956; S.D.=9.54).     

Influence of the chemical nature of siloxanes on the thermodynamic characteristics of sorption for a series of linear and cyclic saturated hydrocarbons

The thermodynamic characteristics of sorption (Henry’s constants of sorption equilibrium K _sorp, heats of sorption q, and standard entropies of sorption ΔS°) were studied by gas chromatography to describe the behavior of linear and cyclic saturated hydrocarbons on phenylmethylsiloxane HP-5, fluoromethylsiloxane OV-210, and methylsiloxane OV-1. The K _sorp and q values and, correspondingly, the energy of dispersion interactions decrease in the series HP-5 > OV-1 > OV-210. The difference in structures of adamantane, trans-decalin, and decane molecules has almost no effect on the heats of sorption. Henry’s constants increase on going from decane to trans-decalin and, further, to adamantane. This effect becomes more pronounced with an increase in the sorbent polarity (OV-1 < HP-5 < OV-210). The entropy factor can play a key role in sorption processes on siloxanes.__________Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, pp. 140–143, January, 2005.     

Seperation of protein amino acids as their N(O)-Acyl alkyl ester derivatives on glass capillary columns

A comparison of the elution properties of the major protein amino acids as their N(O)-acyl alkyl ester derivatives (O-n-propyl, -n-butyl, -isopentyl; N(O)-trifluoroacetyl, -heptafluorobutyryl) on open-tubular glass capillary columns coated with SE-30, OV-17, OV-210 and EGA is described. A single-column separation to the baseline of the protein amino acids as their N(O)-heptafluorobutyryl n-butyl ester derivatives in less than 35 min was obtained on the SE-30 column. OV-210 columns have properties complementary to those of SE-30 columns and can be used as an aid to compound identification from retention time data. Separations of the amino acids from beer and dialysate from uremic patients are used to illustrate the practical posibilities of the method.     

Temperature changes of sorption parameters of di-n-alkylketones and methylcyclohexanones in capillary gas chromatography

The gas chromatographic behavior of di-n-alkylketones and isomeric methylcyclohexanones at variable temperatures in the isothermal runs has been studied using three capillary columns coated with SE-30, OV-225, and PEG-40M/KF stationary phases. The retention indices and their temperature increments were determined, and the partial molar free energies of the compounds under study were calculated. A linear dependence of the values of the partial molar free energy of sorption on the homologue number in di-n-alkylketones is not observed for the first member on the nonpolar SE-30 phase and for the third member on the polar OV-225 and PEG-40M/KF phases. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 328–332, February, 1997.     

A new method for in situ crosslinking of stationary phases on fused silica capillary columns

A new mixed crosslinking agent composed of dicumyl peroxide and tetra(methylvinyl)cyclotetrasiloxane was used to prepare fused silica capillary columns with in situ crosslinked stationary phases including PEG-20M, SE-54, and OV-1. These columns proved to have good thermostability and inertness. As examples of potential applications a mixture of isomers of nitrotoluene and dinitrotoluene, and pyrolyzates of polystyrene were separated by using these columns.     

Unified retention indices of hydrocarbons on BP-1 dimethylsiloxane stationary phase

Summary Gas chromatographic retention indices for 23 hydrocarbons were determined on BP-1 dimethylsiloxane between 45 and 65°C. From the data measured unified retention indices were calculated. These values agree well with the corresponding experimental values. The values of unified retention indices obtained on BP-1 are compared with those determined on OV-101 and on squalane. The differences between the unified and the experimental retention indices on BP-1, OV-101 and squalane columns are shown.     

The preparation of immobilized stationary phase fused silica capillary columns with OV-1701-vinyl deactivation

A new simplified method was developed for the preparation of immobilized stationary phase fused silica capillary columns coated with OV-1-vinyl, SE-54, and OV-1701-vinyl. This methodology includes the application of the moderately polar stationary phase OV-1701-vinyl as a surface deactivation agent that may also participate in the dicumyl peroxide initiated free radical immobilization process. Practical details of the procedure are presented and applications of the laboratory-produced columns are illustrated with capillary gas chromatographic separations of standard mixtures. Possible contributions of the OV-1701-vinyl deactivation layer to both crosslinking and surface bonding in the immobilization process are discussed.     

Permethylated cyclodextrins in the GC separation of racemic mixtures of volatiles: Part 1

The chromatographic separation of racemic mixtures of volatile compounds by 2,3,6-trimethyl-α-, β- and γ-cyclodextrins is discussed. Columns were prepared by mixing the derivatized cyclodextrin with OV-1701 or hydroxy-terminated OV-1701 (OV-1701-OH) following Schurig's method [1]. About 130 racemates with widely differing structures were used to test the performances of 2,3,6-permethylated-α, β- and, γ-cyclodextrins mixed with the polysiloxane polymers in different ratios. The influence of the different types of cyclodextrin on racemate separation is shown, and some phenomena which might be helpful in the elucidation of the chromatographic behavior involved are also described. The influence both of the percentage of cyclodextrin in the polysiloxane, and of the operating conditions (carrier gas, flow rate, and temperature) in the separation of flavor and fragrance racemates is also evaluated.     

Inequality of temperature increments ofn-alkane homologs as one of the reasons for the nonlinear variation of sorption parameters of substances in temperature-programmed gas chromatography

GC behavior of C₆-C₁₇ n-alkanes has been investigated at different temperatures of isothermal analysis and under temperature programming conditions using two capillary columns coated with OV-101 and OV-351 stationary phases. Temperature increments have been calculated for the homologs and their inequality has been demonstrated for each member of then-alkane series. It was shown that the nonlinear individual temperature variation of the energy of dispersive interaction ofn-alkane homologs with the stationary phase, which was observed under isothermal conditions, may be one of the main reasons for the nonlinear change in sorption parameters ofn-alkanes in temperature-programmed gas chromatography.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 642–645, April, 1994.The present work was carried out with the financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Grant 93-03-4969).