Recent applications and chiral separation development based on stationary phases in open tubular capillary electrochromatography(2019–2022)

Capillary electrochromatography(CEC)plays a significant role in chiral separation via the double separation principle,partition coefficient difference between the two phases,and electroosmotic flow-driven separation.Given the distinct properties of the inner wall stationary phase(SP),the separation ability of each SP differs from one another.Particularly,it provides large room for promising applications of open tubular capillary electrochromatography(OT-CEC).We divided the OT-CEC SPs developed over the past four years into six types:ionic liquids,nanoparticle materials,microporous materials,biomaterials,non-nanopolymers,and others,to mainly introduce their characteristics in chiral drug separation.There also added a few classic SPs that occurred within ten years as supplements to enrich the features of each SP.Additionally,we discuss their applications in metabolomics,food,cosmetics,environment,and biology as analytes in addition to chiral drugs.OT-CEC plays an increasingly significant role in chiral separation and may promote the development of capillary electrophoresis(CE)combined with other instruments in recent years,such as CE with mass spectrometry(CE/MS)and CE with ultraviolet light detector(CE/UV).

A Non-linear Non-ideal Model of Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography for Chiral Separations

A non-linear non-ideal model, taking into account non-linear competitive isotherms, axial dispersion, film mass transfer, intraparticle diffusion, and port periodic switching, was developed to simulate the dynamics of simulated moving bed chromatography (SMBC). The model equations were solved by a new efficient numerical technique of orthogonal collocation on finite elements with periodical movement of concentration vector. The simulated SMBC performance is in accordance with the experimental results reported in the literature for separation of l,1'-bi-2-naphthol enantiomers using SMBC. This model is useful for design, operation, optimization and scale-up of non-linear SMBC for chiral separations with significant non-ideal effects, especially for high solute concentration and small intraparticle diffusion coefficient or large chiral stationary phase particle.

Chiral separation by (S)-naproxen imprinted monolithic column with mixed functional monomers

Molecularly imprinted polymers （MIPs）, using （S）-naproxen as template and the combination of butyl methacrylate （BMA） and MAA （1：1 molar ratio） as functional monomers were synthesized by an in situ polymerization reaction. The rendered monolithic column was evaluated in HPLC mode. The result showed that the monolithic MIPs with the combination of two monomers produced better chiral resolution of rac-naproxen （Rs = 1.55） and column efficiencies of imprinted molecules （N = 2860 plates/m） than that with pure MAA.

Chiral Separation of Ibuprofen by Supercritical Fluid Chromatography

The separation method using chiral stationary phase （CSP） for the preparation of enantioselective compound was widely used. In this work, supercritical fluid chromatography（SFC） was proposed to resolve the chiral mixtures. To determine the optimum operating conditions for the chiral separation of the racemic ibuprofen, the retention factors and resolutions with the change in pressure, temperature and the content of IPA （%, by volume） in supercritical CO2 were investigated. Experiments showed that the retention factor decreased with the increase of pressure and decrease in temperature. The retention factor was also influenced by the content of IPA in mobile phase, as the content of IPA in the supercritical fluid increased, the retention factor decreased. The resolution of the enantiomers became worse with the increase of IPA in the supercritical fluid. Through optimizing the experimental conditions, a SFC procedure with 13MPa, 311.15K and 4% IPA in CO2 was obtained. The peak shape of the enantiomers was symmetric with supercritical fluid chromatography when compared to the asymmetric peak shape obtained by the conventional liquid chromatography. This work demonstrated that the developed supercritical fluid chromatography procedure was suitable for the chiral separation of ibuprofen enantiomers.

Carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin for Chiral Separation of Amino Acids Derivatized with Fluorescene-5-isothiocyanate by Capillary Electrophoresis and Laser-induced Fluorescence Detection

A method using carboxymethyl-b-cyclodextrin (CM-b-CD) as selector for chiral separation of amino acids by capillary electrophoresis and laser-induced fluorescence detection was studied. Resolution was better than that obtained by b-CD or HP-b-CD.

Chiral Separation of Spiro-compounds and Determination Configuration

Chiral spirocyclic compounds have attracted the attention of scholars and scientists owing to their potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry as either active pharmaceutical ingredients, catalysts in synthesizing active enantiomers, or as surface modifiers on silica particles to resolve entantiomers. In this study, five spiro compounds of 3,9-diphenyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro[5.5]-undecane（1）, 3,9-（4-methoxyphenyl）-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro [5.5] -undecane（2）, 3,9-（4-methylphenyl）-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro [5.5] -undecane（3）, 4,4＇-（2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro[5.5]undecane-3,9-diyl）dibenzoic acid（4） and 3,9-di（4-formyl-phenyl）-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-spiro[5.5]-undecane（5） were synthesized by grinding pentaerythritol with benzaldehyde, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 4-methylbenzaldehyde, 4-carboxybenzaldehyde or terephthalaldehyde monoacetal in the presence of InI3r3 under solvent-free conditions. A normal phase HPLC method was successfully developed to resolve entantiomers of compounds 1--5 on a chiral column. Specific optical rotation of R or S entantiomers（1） was determined and the corresponding configurations were proposed based on Lowe＇s rule.

Two Side Chain β-CD Polysiloxanes Used as New Stationary Phase for Chiral Separation by HRGC

Two new stationary phases : (Ⅰ) [bikis(2,6-di-O-pentyl-3-O-hex-6O-pentyl-3-O-methyl)-β-CD-polysiloxane] and (Ⅱ) [heptkis(2,6-di-O-methyl-3-O-hex-6-enyl)-β-CD-polysiloxane] were synthesized and successfully used for GC separation of chiral isomers.The possess high column efficiency and exhibit fine chiral separation ability.

Synthesis and Chiral Separation of Dinucleotide(TpAZT) Phosphoramidates

Dinucleotide (TpAZT) phosphoramidates were synthesized by Todd reaction of dinucleoside H-phosphonates and amino acid methyl esters, and their diastereomers (Rp and Sp) were separated by crystallization, and the results showed that natural and cheap methyl esters of alanine and phenylalanine can be used for large-scale synthesis of dinucleotide analogs.

Simultaneous Chiral Separation Using a Combinatorial Molecular Imprinting Phase

Molecular imprinting chiral stationary phase against Cbz-L-Serine (Cbz-L-Ser) and Cbz-L-Alaine (Cbz-L-Ala) were prepared utilizing acrylamide + 2-vinylpyridine as combined basic functional monomers. Cross-selectivity was used to obtain simultaneous chiral separations of Cbz-DL-Ser and Cbz-DL-Ala by connecting two columns packed with Cbz-L-Ser and Cbz-L-Ala imprinted chiral stationary phase, respectively.

Chiral Separation of N-Benzoyl Phenylalanine Methyl Ester by Nonaqueous Capillary Electrophoresis

A successful chiral separation of N-benzoyl phenylalanine methyl ester has been achieved by nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis (NACE) using P-CD as chiral selector in formamide (FA). Some experimental parameters influencing the chiral separation such as concentration of P-CD, ionic strength and apparent pH (pH*) are discussed.

Carboxymethyl-β-Cyclodextrin for Chiral Separation of Basic Drugs by Capillary Elcctrophoresis

Four basic drugs were separated by capillary electrophoresis (CE) usingcarboxymethyl-β-yclodextrin (CM-0-CD) as chiral selector. The effects of CM-β-CDconmptration, applied voltage. operation temperature were investigated. Under the selectedconditions. norephedrine. ofloxacin. terbutaline and chlorpheniramine were enantiomerallybaieline-separated using H3PO4-triethanolamine buffer at PH 3 containing 10, 5.5, 2. 2mmol/LCM-β-CD respectively.

Chiral Separation of Esmolol and Terazosin by Cyclodextrinmodified Capillary Zone Electrophoresis

Cyclodextrin-modified CZE was applied to the chiral separation of two basic drugs, i.e., esmolol and terazosin. Selector screening and concentration optimization experiments were performed. Resolution 3.1 for esmolol, 1.2 for terazosin were achieved when using 60 mmol/L gamma-CD and 60 mmoL/L DM-P-CD, respectively, in 50 mmol/L pH 2.5 sodium phosphate buffer.

Direct chiral separation of azelnidipine by HPLC with Pirkle-type column

Direct chiral separation of azelnidipine enantiomers with Pirkle-type Sumichiral OA-2500 column was studied by normal phase and reserve phase conditions. By normal phase, azelnidipine enantiomers were well separated with Rs as 4.0 using hexane–ethanol （90：10, v/v） as mobile phase, and Rs as 2.7 in shorter time （no more than 13 min） using hexane–ethanol （60：40, v/v） as the recommended mobile phase. They were only partially separated by reverse phase using methanol or methanol containing 0.05 mol/L ammonium acetate. Using same chiral column, the chiral separation of other dihydropyridine calcium antagonist analogues almodipine and nimodipine were also studied and showed partial chiral separation in normal phase.

Application of avidin-phospholipid vesicle complex as the stationary phase for chiral separation in open-tubular capillary electrochromatography

In the present study, we developed a novel open-tubular capillary dectrochromatographic method using avidin-phospholipid vesicle complex as the stationary phase for chiral separation of mexiletine hydrochloride. The avidin immobilized on the phospholipid vesicle consisting of 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine （DPPE） and L-u-phosphatidyl-L-serine （PS） （80：20, mg%） was coated in the capillary. The homogeneity and separation performance of the coating were evaluated in terms o f phospholipid vesicle characterization and the resolution of D,L-Tryptophan. As for mexiletine hydrochloride, four vital parameters affecting the separation efficiency of coating capillary, including buffer type, buffer pH, buffer concentration and the applied voltage, were studied in detail. Under the optimum conditions, the enantiomers could be separated well with good resolution. All the satisfactory results indicated that this method using avidin-phospholipid vesicle complex as the stationary phase was suitable and feasible, which had great potential in pharmaceutical separation Of enantiomers.

Chiral covalent organic frameworks for asymmetric catalysis and chiral separation

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs), covalently assembled from the condensation reactions of organic building blocks, are a fascinating class of functional porous materials with two-or three-dimensional crystalline organic structures. Generally, it is preferable to use symmetric and rigid building blocks to construct highly crystalline COFs with desired topology. On the other hand, the incorporation of chiral functional moieties in the building blocks would open up new applications such as asymmetric catalysis and chiral separation. This mini review highlights the principle strategies in the design and synthesis of chiral COFs. The interesting and potential applications of these chiral COFs for asymmetric catalysis and chiral separation are also summarized.This mini review aims to provide an up-to-date advancement of chiral COFs for asymmetric catalysis and chiral separation.

Recent Advances in Protein Extraction and Chiral Separation of Biomolecules

Reverse micelles create unique environment in organic media. They are capable of solubilizing hydrophilic biomolecules （e.g., proteins, peptides, amino acids, and DNAs） in their aqueous interior. This feature brings about the practical use of biomaterials in organic media because reverse micelles solubilize them with the intrinsic activity. In this paper, we focus on recent two topics concerning protein extraction and chiral separation of biomolecules using liquid membranes. In the first topic, we present recent attempts to extract proteins from an aqueous solution into isooctane using reverse micelles, and some important operational parameters to achieve an efficient protein transfer are discussed. Furthermore, novel function of reverse micelles as a protein activation medium is introduced. In the reverse micellar phase, denatured proteins were completely reactivated in the reverse micellar solution. The reverse micellar technique is found to be a useful tool not only for protein separation but also for protein refolding. Furthermore, we found that a cyclic ligand carixarene has an extraction ability to set up optimum conditions for protein transfer. In the second topic, we have found that a supported liquid membrane （SLM） encapsulating enzymes shows high enantioselectivity （enantioselective excess value is over 96%） in the transport of racemic pharmaceutical compound ibuprofen. A different experiment also suggests that the α-chymotrypsin-catalyzed reactions droved the enantioselective transport of L-phenylalanine based on the enantioselectivity of the enzyme. The SLM encapsulating the surfactant-enzyme complex enabled the highly enantioselective separation of racemic mixtures. It can be envisioned that arrangement of appropriate enzymes in the SLM system will allow enantioselective separation of various useful organic compounds.

Investigation of Mixed Chiral Selectors of Different Metal Ion-L-Alanine Complex and β-Cyclodextrin on the Chiral Separation of Dansyl Amino Acids with Capillary Electrophoresis

Chiral separation of dansyl amino acids by capillary electrophoresis using mixed selectors of Mn(II)- L -alanine complex and β -cyclodextrin ( β -CD) was studied. Resolution was considerably superior to that obtained by using either Mn(II)- L -alanine complex or β -CD alone. The effects of separation parameters,such as pH value of buffer solution,capillary temperature,the concentration of Mn(II)- L -alanine complex,the types of CD and ligand on the migration times and resolutions were investigated. Six different transition metal complexes, Cu(II), Zn(II),Co(II),Ni(II),Hg(II) and Cd(II)- L -alanine complexes have been employed and compared with Mn(II) complex. Differences in retention and selectivity were found. The substitution of Cu(II),Zn(II),Co(II) and Ni(II) for Mn(II) resulted in a better chiral resolution while Hg(II) and Cd(II) showed poorer resolution abilities. The chiral separation mechanism was also discussed briefly.

Nitrogenous Sesquiterpenoids from the South China Sea Nudibranch Hexabranchus sanguineus and Its Possible Sponge-Prey Acanthella cavernosa: Chiral Separation, Stereochemistry and Chemical Ecology

A detailed chemical investigation of the South China Sea nudibranch Hexabranchus sanguineus,as well as its possible sponge-prey Acanthella cavernosa,led to the isolation of fifteen new nitrogenous sesquiterpenoids,namely ximaocavernosins A-0,including seven cadinanes(1-7),seven spiroaxanes(12-18)and one aromadendrane(19),together with thirteen known related compounds(8-11 and 20-28).

New approach for chiral separation: from polysaccharide-based materials to chirality-responsive polymers

Chiral separation that is closely related to daily life is a meaningful research. Polysaccharide-(e.g., cellulose, amylose derivatives) based chiral packing materials afford powerful chiral stationary phases(CSPs) toward a broad range of racemic compounds. However, considering the explosive growth of specific chiral drugs, the separation efficiencies of these CSPs need further improvement, which calls for new approaches and strategies. Smart polymers can change their physical or chemical properties dynamically and reversibly according to the external stimuli(e.g., thermo-, pH, solvent, ion, light, critical parameters for chromatographic separation) exerted on them, subsequently resulting in tunable changes in the macroscopic properties of materials. In addition to their excellent controllability, the introduction of chiral characteristics into the backbones or side-chains of smart polymers provides a promising route to realize reversibly conformational transition in response to the chiral analytes. This dramatic transition may significantly improve the performance of materials in chiral separation through modulating the enantioselective interactions between materials and analytes. With the help of chirality-responsive polymers, intelligent and switchable CSPs could be developed and applied in column-liquid chromatography. In these systems, the elution order or enantioselectivity of chiral drugs can be precisely modulated, which will help to solve many challenging problems that involve complicated enantiomers. In this paper we introduce some typical examples of smart polymers that serve as the basis for a discussion of emerging developments of CPSs, and then briefly outline the recent CSPs based on natural and certain synthetic polymers.

Chiral ionic liquids as chiral selectors for separation of tryptophan enantiomers by ligand exchange chromatography

Chiral ionic liquids (CILs) containing imidazolium cations and L-Proline (L-Pro) anions were applied as chiral selector to separate tryptophan (Trp) enantiomers on a C18 column by ligand exchange chromatography. Several factors influencing Trp enantiomers separation, such as alkyl chain length of CILs, concentrations of Cu2+ and CILs, pH of the mobile phase, flow rate, organic solvent and temperature, were studied. Under the optimal conditions, the Trp enantiomers could be successfully separated within 21 min with the resolution of 2.30. At the same time, some thermodynamical parameters were obtained. The experimental results show that the enthalpy values of the Trp enantiomers are negative, indicating that the separation process is exothermic. And the enthalpy values of D-Trp are larger than those of L-Trp, which indicates that L-Trp could form more stable ternary complexes with tryptophan enantiomers.