Enantioseparations of non-benzenoid and oligo-Tröger’s bases by HPLC on Whelk O1 column

The separation of enantiomers of several ‘bis- and tris-Tröger’s bases’ by HPLC on commercially available chiral stationary phase Whelk O1 is described for the first time. The observed structure–enantioselectivity relationships are in agreement with the previously established molecular recognition model. For all ‘bis- and tris-Tröger’s bases’ studied, satisfactory to excellent enantioselectivities were observed.     

Determination of ionic metabolites from ethylene glycol in human blood by isotachophoresis

Conditions for isotachophoretic determination of anionic metabolites in blood from ethylene glycol in poisoned humans were established. Leading electrolytes with 5 mM chloride and and 2.5 gave good separation. Optimal separation was found with leading electrolytes at pH 2.5, and 10 mM acetic acid as terminating electrolyte. Separation and quantification of four out of six metabolites were possible. The four were glycolic acid, glyoxylic acid, oxalic acid and formic acid. Besides these compounds, citric acid, lactic acid, and alpha- and beta-hydroxybutyric acid were separated and quantified. The formation of mixed zones did not give any serious problems, although in samples with high amounts of glycolic acid we had to reduce the maximum injected amount from 3 to 1 microliter. This method might be valuable in further studies of the mechanism of ethylene glycol toxicity and as an important supplement in the diagnosis of late stages of ethylene glycol poisoning in which the glycol has been metabolized to glycolic acid.     

Quenching of I (2P1/2) by halogen cyanides

Relaxation rate constants for the collisional deactivation of I (²P_1/2) by halogen cyanides were measured by time resolved atomic absorption. The values obtained were (1.2 ± 0.1) × 10^?15, (5.2 ± 0.7) × 10^?15, and (2.6 ± 0.4) × 10^?14 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1 for ClCN, BrCN, and ICN, respectively. Quenching efficiencies are discussed in view of the stability of linear molecules to form the transient complex as well as the similarities assumed between halogen cyanides and interhalogen diatomic molecules.