Stereoselective HPLC Assay of TJ0711 Enantiomers by Precolumn Derivatization with GITC Using UV Detection and Its Application in Pharmacokinetics in Rats

This investigation describes a new precise, sensitive and accurate stereoselective RP-HPLC method for determination of the enantiomers of a novel α- and β-receptor blocking agent, 1-[4-（2-methoxyethyl） phenoxy]-3-[[2-（2- methoxyphenoxy） ethyl]amino]-2-propanol （T J0711）, in rat plasma. GITC was used for precolunm derivatization of T J0711 enantiomers. Enantiomeric resolution was achieved on a Eurospher-100 C18 column （250 mm×4.6 mm ID, 5-μm particle size）, with UV detection at 255 nm, and the mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile and water （58：42, v/v） containing 0.02% glacial acetic acid （v/v）. Using the chromatographic conditions described, T J0711 enantiomers were well resolved with mean retention time of 10.2 and 11.5 min, respectively. Linear response （r〉0.999） was observed over the range of 0.125-12.5 μg/mL of TJ0711 hydrochloride enantiomers. The mean relative standard deviation （RSD%） of the results of within-day precision was ≤ 10%. The proposed method was found to be suitable and accurate for the quantitative determination of T J0711 enantiomers in rat plasma, and it can be used in pharmacokinetic studies.

Analysis of species-dependent hydrolysis and protein binding of esmolol enantiomers

The stereoselective hydrolysis of esmolol in whole blood and in its separated components from rat,rabbit and human was investigated.Blood esterase activities were variable in different species in the order of rat>rabbit>human.Rat plasma showed the high esterase activity and had no stereoselectivity to enantiomers.Rabbit red blood cell（RBC） membrane,RBC cytosol and plasma all hydrolyzed esmolol but with different esterase activity,whereas the hydrolysis in RBC membrane and cytosol showed significant stereoselectivity towards R-（+）-esmolol.Esterase in RBC cytosol from human blood mainly contributed to the esmolol hydrolysis,which was demonstrated with no stereoselctivity.Esterase in human plasma showed a low activity,but a remarkable stereoselectivity with R-（+）-esmolol.In addition,the protein concentration affected the hydrolysis behavior of esmolol in RBC suspension.Protein binding of esmolol enantiomers in human plasma,human serum albumin（HSA） and α;-acid glycoprotein（AGP） revealed that there was a significant difference in bound fractions between two enantiomers,especially for AGP.Our results indicated that the stereoselective protein binding might play a role in the different hydrolysis rates of esmolol enantiomers in human plasma.

Separation of Enantiomers of Clopidogrel on Chiral Stationary Phases by Packed Column Supercritical Fluid Chromatography

A packed column supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) method for the separation of clopidogrel enantiomers on a chiral stationary phase and CO2 with modifier as mobile phase has been developed at an analytical scale. Among 11 different 2 stationary phases the Chiral cel OD-H column showed by far the best separation properties. The influence of different modifiers, injection solvents, temperature, and pressure, and density of the fluid, respectively, on the separation behaviour has been studied. It was found that the separation behaviour strongly depends on the type of modifier and the modifier content. Temperature and pressure are of less influence.

Comparison of reversed-phase enantioselective HPLC methods for determining the enantiomeric purity of (S)-omeprazole in the presence of its related substances

A simple analytical high-performance liquid chromatography （HPLC） method was applied for the en- antiomeric excess determination of esomeprazole （（S）-OME）, the enantiopure active ingredient con- tained in drug products, in the presence of its potential organic impurities A-E. The enantioselective separation was accomplished on the immobilized-type Chiralpak ID-3 chiral stationary phase （CSP） under reversed-phase conditions. The results were evaluated and compared with those obtained by the official enantioselective method of European Pharmacopoeia used as the reference for checking the enantiomeric excess of （S）-OME. It has been established that the use of the Chiralpak ID-3 CSP allows the determination of the enantiomeric purity of （S）-OME without any interference coming from its chiral and achiral related substances. The analytical procedure of the drug regulatory agencies based on the AGP CSP suffered instead from poor specificity due to overlap of the peaks pertinent to the achiral impurity A and the chiral impurity （R）-OME （impurity F）.

Separation and determination of acetyl-glutamine enantiomers by HPLC–MS and its application in pharmacokinetic study

A high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry(HPLC–MS) method was established for the separation and determination of acetyl-glutamine enantiomers(acetylL-glutamine and acetylD-glutamine) simultaneously. Baseline separation was achieved on Chiralpak AD-H column(250 mm ×4.6 mm, 5 μm). n-Hexane(containing 0.1% acetic acid) and ethanol(75:25, v/v) were used as mobile phase at a flow rate of 0.6 m L/min. The detection was operated in the negative ion mode with an ESI source. [M-H]-m/z187.0540 for enantiomers and [M-H]-m/z 179.0240 for aspirin(IS) were selected as detecting ions. The linear range of the calibration curve for each enantiomer was 0.05–40 μg/m L. The precision of this method at concentrations of 0.5–20 μg/m L was within 7.23%, and the accuracy was 99.81%–107.81%. The precision at LOQ(0.05 μg/m L) was between 16.28% and 17.56%, which was poor than that at QC levels. The average extraction recovery was higher than 85% for both enantiomers at QC levels. The pharmacokinetics of enantiomers was found to be stereoselective. There was not chiral inversion in vivo or in vitro between enantiomers.

Transport and uptake of clausenamide enantiomers in CYP3A4-transfected Caco-2 cells： an insight into the efflux-metabolism alliance

Aim The present study developed a CYP3A4-expressed Caco-2 monolayer model at which effects of the efflux-metabolism alliance on the transport and uptake of clausenamide（CLA） enantiomers as CYP3A4 substrates were investigated. The apparent permeability coefficients （Papp） of （ - ） and （ ＋ ）CLA were higher in the ab- sorptive direction than those in the secretory direction with efflux ratios（ER） of 0. 709 ± 0.411 and 0. 867± 0. 250 （ Х10^-6 -1 cm · s ）, respectively. Their bidirectional transports were significantly reduced by （75.6 ± 87.5）% af- ter treatment with verapamil （ a P-glycoprotein inhibitor） that increased the rate of metabolism by CYP3 A4, whereas the CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole treatment markedly enhanced the basolateral to apical flux of （ - ） and （ ＋ ） CLA with ERs being 2. 934 ± 1. 432 and 1. 877 ± 0. 148 （ Х 10^-6 cm/s） respectively. These changes could be blocked by the duel CYP3A4/P-glycoprotein inhibitor cyclosporine A, consequently, Papp values for CLA enanti- omers in both directions were significantly greater than those obtained by using verapamil or ketoconazole, and their ERs were similar to those following （ - ） or （ ＋ ）-isomer treatment alone. Furthermore, the uptake of （ - ）CLA was more than that of （ ＋ ）CLA in the transfected cells. Incubation with ketoeonazole decreased the intracellular concentrations of the two enantiomers. This effect disappeared in the presence of a CYP3A4 inducer dexametha- sone. These results indicated that CYP3A4 could influence P-gp efflux, transport and uptake of CLA enantiomers as CYP3A4 substrates and that a duel inhibition to CYP3A4/ P-glycoprotein could enhance their absorption and bioavailability, which provides new insight into the efflux-metabolism alliance and will benefit the clinical pharma- cology of （？） CLA as a candidate drug for treatment of Alzheimer＇ s disease.

Direct Enantiomer Separation of 2-PhenylcyclopropanecarboxylateEsters on Cyclodextrin Derivatives Stationary Phases in GC

Direct enantiomeric separation of all four optical isomers of 2-phenylcyclopropane carboxylate ester was first achieved on each of the three different beta-cyciodextrin chiral stationary phases (CSPs) in GC. Using these CSPs, enantiomeric excess of the products of enantioselective cyclopropanation can be determined directly, conveniently and fast.

Single-run reversed-phase HPLC method for determining sertraline content,enantiomeric purity,and related substances in drug substance and finished product

A direct enantio-,diastereo-,and chemo-selective high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for determining the content,enantiomeric purity,and related substances of the chiral antidepressant drug sertraline HCl in a single chromatographic run.The separation was achieved on a chiral stationary phase based on amylose tris(3-chloro-5-methylphenylcarbamate)under reversed-phase conditions.The method was optimized by evaluating the influence of the temperature and mobile phase composition on the retention and selectivity.The application of the single-run approach allowed to baseline resolve all investigated species in less than 15 min,without using buffers or tandem-coupled columns.The chromatographic method was validated according to the guidelines of the Official Medicines Control Laboratory and applied to control the content of sertraline HCl and related chiral substances in a generic antidepressant formulation.

Preparation of insoluble β-CD polymer and its application to enantiomers and isomers separation

An insoluble β cyclodextrin polymer cross linked with epichlorohydrin was prepared, and its structure was identified with infrared spectrum. Colloid stationary phase was prepared by dissolving the polymer in the mixed solvent of diisopropyl ether, methylene dichloride and benzene and treated for 0.5 h by ultrasonication, and then was coated on a fused silica capillary column. The optimun reaction conditions are as follows: the mole ratio of epichlohydrin to β cyclodextrin is 12.1∶1, reacting at 65 ℃ for 24 h. The Chromatographic performance such as column efficiency, thermal stabilities and polarity were studied, two kinds of disubstituted benzene isomers and eight pairs of enantiomers were separated on the capillary column. The results show that the β cyclodextrin polymer is suitable for use as a capillary gas chromatographic stationary phase, and possess excellent chromatographic properties in separating enantiomers and position isomers.

Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Biological Activities of Two Enantiomeric 2-Trifluoromethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-amine Derivatives

Two enantiomeric 2-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[4,5]thieno[2,3-d] pyrimidin-4-amine derivatives were synthesized by nucleophilic substitution of two chiral amines with 4-chloro-2-trifiuoromethyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[4~5]thieno[2-3-d]pyrimidine, which started from 2-amino-5,6-dihydro-4H-cyclopenta[b]thiophene-3-carbonitrile, trifluoroacetic acid （TFA） and phosphoryl trichloride via one-pot procedure. Their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Enantiomer （R）-3,（R）-N-（1-phenylethyl）-2-trifluoromethyl-6,7- dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-amine crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group P43 with a = 8.6847（6）, b = 8.6847（6）, c = 22.419（2） A, V= 1690.9（3） A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.428 g/cm^3, p = 0.228 mm-1, F（000） = 752, the final R = 0.0463 and wR = 0.1257 for 3442 observed reflections with 1〉 20（/）. Enantiomer （S）-3,（S）-N-（1-phenylethyl）-2-trifluoromethyl-6,7-dihydro- 5H-cycloperita[4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-amine crystallizes in the tetragonal system, space group P41 with a = 8.688, b = 8.688, c = 22.421 A, V = 1692.4 A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.426 g/cm^3, μ= 0.227 mm^-1, F（000） = 752, the final R = 0.0682 and wR = 0.1806 for 3182 observed reflections with ≥20（I）. The preliminary bioassay indicated that the R-enantiomer exhibits higher antitumor activity against MCF-7 than gefitinib.

Preparative Resolution of Gatifloxacin Enantiomers with Pre-Column Esterification Strategy and Comparing Their Enantioselectivity to Bacteria and Antibody

Gatifloxacin （GFX） is a kind of chiral fluoroquinolones compound due to the methyl group at the C-3 position of the piperazine ring[1]. Although the enantiomers of GFX show similar levels of antimicrobial activity and pharmacokinetics[2], the other biological activities （i.e., toxicity or enantioselective recognition to various receptors in vivo） of GFX enantiomers have not yet been studied. With this in mind, we developed a rapid and cost-effective high performance liquid chromatographic （HPLC） separation procedure for GFX enantiomers with a pre-column esterification strategy.

Enantioselective extraction of terbutaline enantiomers by lipophilic tartaric acid

Distribution behavior of terbutaline enantiomers was examined in the aqueous and organic solvent of a two-phase system containing L-dibenzoyltartaric acid and lipophilic phase transfer reagent of Na-tetraphenylborate. The influences of pH, organic solvents, concentrations of Na-tetraphenylborate and L-dibenzoyltartaric acid on the partition coefficients and enantioselectivity of terbutaline enantiomers, were investigated. The results show that tetraphenylborate lipophilic anion and terbutaline enantiomers form two lipophilic salt complexes , which facilitates the solubility of the enantiomers in the organic phase. L-dibenzoyltartaric acid forms more stable complexes with enantiomer Ⅱ than with enantiomer I . Enantioselectivity and partition coefficient increase with the addition of the length of alkyl chain of alcohols. pH and concentrations of lipophilic anion and L-dibenzoyltartaric acid influence them obviously and differently.

A Chiral Phosphorous Derivatizing Agent for the Determination of the Enantiomeric Excess of Chiral Alcohols, Amines by ^(31)P NMR

A chiral phosphorous derivatizing agent prepared from PCl3 and (S)-BINOL was described. It is used to determine the enantiomeric excess of chiral alcohols and amines by 31P NMR.

Using the Chiral Organophosphorus Derivatizing Agents for Determination of the Enantiomeric Composition of Chiral Carboxylic Acids by ^(31)PNMR Spectroscopy

The use of chiral organophosphoras derivatizing agents prepared in situ from chiral tartrate or chiral diamine for the 31PNMR determination of the enantiomeric composition of chiral carboxylic acids is described. The method is accurate, reliable and convenient.

Determination of Enantiomeric Purity of ν-Pyrrolidinyl Phenylpropanol by Capillary Electrophoresis Using β-Cyclodextrin Polymer as Chiral Selector

Enantiomer of (-pyrrolidinyl phenylpropanol was studied by capillary electrophoresis using (-cyclodextrin polymer as chiral selector. We determined the enantiomeric excess value of (-pyrrolidinyl phenylpropanol with RSD 0.48%.

Development of a UHPLC-MS/MS method for the quantification of ilaprazole enantiomers in rat plasma and its pharmacokinetic application

In Korea and China,ilaprazole is a widely used proton pump inhibitor in the treatment of gastric ulcers.In this study,a specific and sensitive LC-MS/MS method has been developed and validated for the quantification of ilaprazole enantiomers in the rat plasma,using R-lansoprazole as the internal standard.The enantioseparation was achieved on a CHIRALPAK AS-RH column(4.6 mm×150 mm,i.d.5 mm),with a mobile phase composed of 10 m M ammonium acetate aqueous solution and acetonitrile(60:40,V/V),at a flow-rate of 0.5 m L/min.The method was validated over the concentration range of 0.5 e300 ng/m L for both,R-and S-ilaprazole.The lower limit of quantification was 0.5 ng/m L for both enantiomers.The relative standard deviation(RSD)of intra-and inter-day precision of R-ilaprazole and S-ilaprazole was less than 10.9%,and the relative error accuracy(RE)ranged fromà0.5%e2.0%.Finally,the method was successfully evaluated in rats in a stereoselective pharmacokinetic study of the ilaprazole racemate.

Preparation of Enantiomerically Pure 1,1'-Bi-2-naphthols from 85% Cinchonine and 1,1'-Bi-2-naphtholboric Anhydride

A possibility of preparation of enantiomerically pure 1,1' bi 2 naphthols using an impure cinchonine has been examined. The solid and the mother liquor formed from the reaction of 1,1' bi 2 naphtholboric anhydride and 85 % cinchonine in toluene could give optically pure (S) ( ) and (R) (+) 1,1' bi 2 naphthol after acidification and kinetic crystallization, the overall yields were 40 % and 28 %, respectively.