Simultaneous purification of minor components in natural products using twin-column recycling chromatography with a step solvent gradient

The isolation of minor components from complex natural product matrices presents a significant challenge in the field of purification science due to their low concentrations and the presence of structurally similar compounds.This study introduces an optimized twin-column recycling chromatography method for the efficient and simultaneous purification of these elusive constituents.By introducing water at a small flowing rate between the twin columns,a step solvent gradient is created,by which the leading edge of concentration band would migrate at a slower rate than the trailing edge as it flowing from the upstream to downstream column.Hence,the band broadening is counterbalanced,resulting in an enrichment effect for those minor components in separation process.Herein,two target substances,which showed similar peak position in high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)and did not exceed 1.8%in crude paclitaxel were selected as target compounds for separation.By using the twin-column recycling chromatography with a step solvent gradient,a successful purification was achieved in getting the two with the purity almost 100%.We suggest this method is suitable for the separation of most components in natural produces,which shows higher precision and recovery rate compared with the common lab-operated separation ways for natural products(thin-layer chromatography and prep-HPLC).

Determination of 14 Organophosphorus Pesticide Residues in Mutton by Gel Permeation Chromatography-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(GPC-GC-MS)

[Objectives]This study was conducted to purify mutton samples by gel permeation chromatography(GPC).[Methods]Fourteen organophosphorus pesticide residues in samples were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)in selective ion scanning mode(SIM).[Results]The organophosphorus pesticide standard solutions showed good linearity in the mass concentration range of 0.1-10.0μg/ml with correlation coefficients(r)not lower than 0.999,and the detection limits(S=3 N)ranged from 0.01 to 0.05 mg/kg.The average recovery values were in the range of 80.2%-99.7%,with relative standard deviations(RSDs,n=3)in the range of 1.8%-6.3%,at the addition levels of 0.5,1.0 and 2.0 mg/kg.[Conclusions]The method is simple,sensitive and accurate,and can be used for the determination of organophosphorus pesticide residues in mutton.

Determination of Benzo[a]pyrene in Edible Oil by High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Fluorescence Detector (HPLC-FL)

In this study, an optimized high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detector (HPLC-FL) method for the determination of benzo[a]pyrene in edible oil was established. HPLC was performed with Thermo Fisher Scientific C18 column (250 mm×4.6 mm, 5 μm) as the chromatographic column and acetonitrile and water as the mobile phase, and the excitation wavelength and emission wavelength of fluorescence detector were 286 and 430 nm, respectively. The response was high, and the linear range was 0.5-10.0 ng/ml. The lowest limit of detection was 0.11 ng/ml, and the average recovery was 92.5%. This method is suitable for quantitative analysis of benzo[a]pyrene content in edible oil.

Efficient and selective extraction of uranium from seawater based on a novel pulsed liquid chromatography radionuclide separation method

The novel pulsed liquid chromatography radionuclide separation method presented here provides a new and promising strategy for the extraction of uranium from seawater.In this study,a new chromatographic separation method was proposed,and a pulsed nuclide automated separation device was developed,alongside a new chromatographic column.The length of this chromatographic column was 10 m,with an internal warp of 3 mm and a packing size of 1 mm,while the total separation units of the column reached 12,250.The most favorable conditions for the separation of nuclides were then obtained through optimizing the separation conditions of the device:Sample pH in the column=2,sample injection flow rate=5.698 mL/min,chromatographic column heating temperature=60℃.Separation experiments were also carried out for uranium,europium,and sodium ions in mixed solutions;uranium and sodium ions in water samples from the Ganjiang River;and uranium,sodium,and magnesium ions from seawater samples.The separation factors between the different nuclei were then calculated based on the experimental data,and a formula for the separation level was derived.The experimental results showed that the separation factor in the mixed solution of uranium and europium(1:1)was 1.088,while achieving the initial separation of uranium and europium theoretically required a 47-stage separation.Considering the separation factor of 1.50for the uranium and sodium ions in water samples from the Ganjiang River,achieving the initial separation of uranium and sodium ions would have theoretically required at least a 21-stage separation.Furthermore,for the seawater sample separation experiments,the separation factor of uranium and sodium ions was 1.2885;therefore,more than 28 stages of sample separation would be required to achieve uranium extraction from seawater.The novel pulsed liquid chromatography method proposed in this study was innovative in terms of uranium separation and enrichment,while expanding the possibilities of extracting uranium from seawater through chromatography.

Determination of Organic Acids in Root Exudates by High Performance Liquid Chromatography: I.Development and Assesment of Chromatographic Conditions

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A Novel Design Strategy for Temperature-Responsive IPN Hydrogels Based on a Copolymer of Acrylamide and N-(1,1-Dimethyl-3-Oxobutyl)-Acrylamide

A methology is described for the synthesis of novel temperature-responsive interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogels with poly(2-acrylamido- 2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) (PAMPS) as a tightly crosslinked 1st network, temperature-responsive poly(acrylamide-co-N-(1,1-dimethyl-3-oxobutyl)- acrylamide) (P(AM-co-DAAM)) with low cost as a lossely crosslinked 2nd network. The structure and morphology of the IPN hydrogels were characterized by FTIR, TGA and SEM, and the results indicated that PAMPS network introduced P(AM-co-DAAM) hydrogels have large, thermally stable and interconnected porous network. The properties of the IPN hydrogels, which include: swelling capacity, equilibrium swelling/deswelling ratio, temperature- responsive behavior, and the dwelling kinetics as specific temperature, were investigated carefully. Results showed that the obtained IPN hydrogels displayed a controllable equilibrium swelling/deswelling behavior and possessed remarkable thermosensitivity. In addition, the results also indicate that the incorporation of the hydrophobic groups DAAM has a big effect on the LCST of the IPN hydrogels. Consequently, these novel temperature-responsive IPN hydrogels with low cost and slow-releasing performance would be promising for potential applications, such as environmental catalysis, water treatment, and agriculture.

MODELLING OF MECHANICAL MECHANISM OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC SYSTEM AND THEORETICAL EQUATIONS SHOWING DYNAMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CHROMATOGRAPHY

A simple model of chromatographic mechanical mechanism is present, and then a scrics of theoretical chromatographic equations and fundamental Formulae are derived. These theoretical equations and formulae not only reserve thermodynamic characteristics in the current fundamental chromatographic formulae, but also introduce one or more kinetic parameter, so it is possible to make the macroscopic-control on the effect of kinetic characteristics on chromatographic system.

Separation and analysis of six fractions in low temperature coal tar by column chromatography

The low temperature coal tar(CT)is taken as the raw material,and the extraction and column chromatography are used for detailed and accurate characterization in this paper.The n-heptane soluble fraction(CT-HS)and insoluble fraction(CT-HI)were obtained by n-heptane Soxhlet extraction.The extraction rate of CT-HS reached 92.79%(mass),which indicated that there are few heavy compounds in it.Further,different solvents(methylbenzene,benzene,ethyl acetate,methylbenzene-ethanol)were used to elute CT-HS by chromatographic column to obtain five fractions(saturates,aromatics,heteroatoms,phenolics and resins,named CT-SA,CT-AR,CT-HE,CT-PH,CT-RE,respectively).The yields of CTSA,CT-AR,CT-HE,CT-PH,CT-RE are 42.12%,10.43%,2.19%,9.50%and 6.63%(mass),respectively.Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of eluting components show that alkanes are the main components in CT,followed by polycyclic aromatics,and the corresponding fractions are CT-SA and CT-AR,respectively.The relative content of aliphatics in CT-SA is 76.93%,and the relative content of aromatics in CT-AR is 75.05%.This separation technology effectively separates and enriches different components in CT,and the activation energy required for the pyrolysis process of a single eluting fraction is lower than that of CT,which is expected to provide an important reference for the separation,analysis and conversion of complex oil products such as coal-oil co-processing products,coal tar and other complex heavy carbon oil products.

A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Five Index Components in Danhong Injection

The purpose of this study was to establish a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the simultaneous determination of sodium danshensu, protocatechuic aldehyde, rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acid B, and 4-coumaric acid in Danhong injection. The chromatographic method employed was as follows: the column was a Welch Ultimate XB-C18 column (250 mm × 4.6 mm, 10 μm), the mobile phase was a gradient elution of 0.4% formic acid aqueous solution (A) and acetonitrile (B), the detection wavelengths were 280 nm for sodium danshensu, protocatechuic aldehyde, and salvianolic acid B and 326 nm for 4-coumaric acid and rosmarinic acid, the sample volume was 10 μL, the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min, and the column temperature was 35°C. This method can realize the separation and determination of sodium danshensu, protocatechuic aldehyde, rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acid B, and 4-coumaric acid within 50 minutes. The linear relationships of the five peak areas and their concentrations are good (R2> 0.9997). The precision RSD values are all less than 1.0%. The reproducibility RSD values are all less than 1.3%. The stability RSD values are all less than 2.2%. The recovery values ranged from 92.4% to 99.4%. This method is simple, accurate, and reproducible. It can be used for the determination of sodium danshensu, protocatechuic aldehyde, rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acid B, and 4-coumaric acid in Danhong injection.

Determination of Voriconazole in Human Plasma by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Application in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

A sensitive, accurate and robust Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry method has been developed and validated to measure voriconazole trough levels in human plasma. The plasma samples were mixed with fluconazole as an Internal Standard and directed to protein precipitation and drug extraction. An aliquot of 1 μl was injected into the chromatographic system and separated by the Acquity BEH C18 column at a flow rate of 0.30 ml/min in a gradient mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile, Ultrapure water (UPW), methanol and formic acid. Voriconazole was detected by a Triple Quadrupole Detector (TQD) operating on Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) and a positive ion mode Electrospray ionization (ESI) Q1 mass: 350.1 m/z, Q3 mass: 281.1 m/z. Method linearity of the calibration curve (0.10 - 8.00 μg/ml) indicated a correlation coefficient r ≥ 0.99. The intra and inter-assay accuracy was within 85% - 115% and the intra and inter-assay precision was ≤5.76%. Voriconazole recovery percentage was between 97.69 - 119.62%. The method was successively applied in routine voriconazole TDM.

Phytochemical Screening and Chromatographic Purification of Bauhunia semibifida ROXB Hexane-Dichloromethane Leaf Extract

Bauhunia semibifida is among the several plants that have been studied for their medicinal properties. Bauhunia is native to India. However, some species have been found in Africa. It has several important uses, such as anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous. This study is aimed primarily at carrying out a preliminary phytochemical screening to ascertain the classes of bioactive compounds present in Bauhunia semibifida and ascertain the solvent system(s) for their separation. Several solvents were used for the extraction as well as in the chromatographic profiling of all the products of extraction. Thin layer chromatography was performed on silica gel-coated glass plates using several mobile phase protocols (Hexane: Ethylacetate, Dichloromethane (DCM): Methanol). Further purification of the extracts was done using classical column (CcSiO2) and gel filtration chromatography. TLC profiling of DCM and Hexane extracts shows the same Rf values of less than 1 and are thus combined to give the Hexane/DCM extract, which gave two compounds following isocratic elution from column chromatography. Phytochemical screening of the extract showed the presence of Tannins, Cardiac glycosides, Alkaloids, Flavonoids and Phenolic compounds. Hexane/DCM extract thus contains phytocompounds which can further be studied.

Analysis of variation in temperature-responsive leaf color mutant lines induced from Gamma irradiation in rice(Oryza sativa L.)

Eight lines of temperature-responsive leaf colormutants induced by applying 300 Gy Gamma-ray irradiation to Thermo-sensitive genic malesterile line 2177s,were obtained through con-tinuous selection in seven generations..Theleaves of these lines started to become greenafter the fourth leaf extension,and except

Preparation Process and Thin Layer Chromatography Identification of Wufang Babu Poultice

[Objectives] To establish the process flow of preparation of Wufang Babu Poultice and the identification method of thin layer chromatography (TLC). [Methods] For the forming process of Wufang Babu Poultice, the preparation method of mixed pharmaceutical powder with suitable pharmaceutical excipients was adopted. Qualitative identification of medicinal materials in Wufang Babu Poultice (Strychni Semen, Rhei Radix Et Rhizoma, Dipsaci Radix, and Angelicae Sinensis Radix) was carried out by TLC. [Results] Mixed pharmaceutical powder mixed with glycerol, gelatin and other pharmaceutical excipients can be prepared for forming. The test solution chromatography of each medicinal material (Strychni Semen, Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, Dipsaci Radix, Angelicae Sinensis Radix) showed pigment spots of the same color at the same position as its corresponding control medicinal materials and reference chromatography, and the display was clear. [Conclusions] The preparation process is simple and feasible, and can be used as the forming process of Wufang Babu Poultice. The TLC determination method is simple to operate, has good specificity, and has no effect on negative results, and can be used for identification of Wufang Babu Poultice.

Ash Detection of Coal Slime Flotation Tailings Based on Chromatographic Filter Paper Sampling and Multi-Scale Residual Network

The detection of ash content in coal slime flotation tailings using deep learning can be hindered by various factors such as foam,impurities,and changing lighting conditions that disrupt the collection of tailings images.To address this challenge,we present a method for ash content detection in coal slime flotation tailings.This method utilizes chromatographic filter paper sampling and a multi-scale residual network,which we refer to as MRCN.Initially,tailings are sampled using chromatographic filter paper to obtain static tailings images,effectively isolating interference factors at the flotation site.Subsequently,the MRCN,consisting of a multi-scale residual network,is employed to extract image features and compute ash content.Within the MRCN structure,tailings images undergo convolution operations through two parallel branches that utilize convolution kernels of different sizes,enabling the extraction of image features at various scales and capturing a more comprehensive representation of the ash content information.Furthermore,a channel attention mechanism is integrated to enhance the performance of the model.The combination of the multi-scale residual structure and the channel attention mechanism within MRCN results in robust capabilities for image feature extraction and ash content detection.Comparative experiments demonstrate that this proposed approach,based on chromatographic filter paper sampling and the multi-scale residual network,exhibits significantly superior performance in the detection of ash content in coal slime flotation tailings.

采用气相色谱-质谱指纹图谱鉴定铁木豆属木材

采用气相色谱-质谱指纹图谱分别鉴定平萼铁木豆、葱叶状铁木豆和马达加斯加铁木豆属木材。以二氯甲烷提取样品中的特定化合物,采用气相色谱-质谱法分析提取物,建立目标物色谱图。平萼铁木豆在保留时间25.1 min的最强吸收峰和22.3、22.6及23.4 min的次强吸收峰可作为平萼铁木豆的特征图谱,与其他两种铁木豆相区分。葱叶状铁木豆和马达加斯加铁木豆的最强吸收峰色谱保留时间均为16.3 min,葱叶状铁木豆的次强吸收峰色谱保留时间为18.5 min,另外还在色谱保留时间分别为19.4、19.8、24.3 min处有吸收峰,而马达加斯加铁木豆除在色谱保留时间17.7 min处有次强吸收峰外,还在色谱保留时间为23.4 min时有吸收峰。气相色谱-质谱法可用于平萼铁木豆、葱叶状铁木豆和马达加斯加铁木豆三类木材的鉴别。

阿莫西林胶囊在中国健康人体内的生物等效性研究

目的:研究阿莫西林胶囊在中国健康人体内的生物等效性。方法:以单中心、开放式、随机、双制剂、两周期、两序列交叉试验设计,共48例受试者(空腹试验和餐后试验各24例),口服0.25 g阿莫西林胶囊受试制剂或参比制剂。高效液相色谱—串联质谱(LC-MS/MS)分析方法测定给药后不同时间阿莫西林的血药浓度,并计算主要药代动力学参数,判定两制剂是否等效。结果:空腹试验显示,受试制剂和参比制剂阿莫西林的药物峰浓度(C_(max))分别为(5483.296±1321.102)ng/mL、(5611.291±1659.407)ng/mL,从时间0到t之间血药浓度—时间曲线下面积(AUC_(0-t))分别为(13255.3±1715.7)h·ng/mL、(13115.5±2091.7)h·ng/mL,从0时到无限时间(∞)的血药浓度—时间曲线下面积(AUC_(0-∞))分别为(13329.4±1718.8)h·ng/mL、(13192.7±2107.1)h·ng/mL,达峰时间(T_(max))均为1.38 h。餐后试验显示,受试制剂和参比制剂阿莫西林的C_(max)分别为(4218.072±780.598)ng/mL、(4156.713±877.752)ng/mL,AUC_(0-t)分别为(13073.9±1584.3)h·ng/mL、(12817.8±1575.5)h·ng/mL,AUC_(0-∞)分别为(13166.8±1606.0)h·ng/mL、(12914.8±1587.2)h·ng/mL,T_(max)均为3.00 h。两种试验制剂C_(max)、AUC_(0-t)、AUC_(0-∞)几何均值比值的90%置信区间(CI)均在可接受的生物等效性范围内(80%~125%)。结论:两种阿莫西林胶囊在中国健康志愿者体内吸收速度和吸收程度生物等效。

超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法同时测定蔬菜中氯酸盐和高氯酸盐

建立超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定蔬菜中氯酸盐和高氯酸盐。样品以少量水稀释分散后,加入乙腈提取,经PRIME HLB小柱净化,用Waters Torus DEA色谱柱(100 mm×2.1 mm,1.7μm)分离,以同位素内标法定量。在各自的线性范围内,氯酸盐、高氯酸盐的质量浓度与氯酸盐、高氯酸盐和相应同位素内标物的色谱峰面积比线性关系良好,相关系数均大于0.999。氯酸盐的检出限为3.0μg/kg,定量限为10μg/kg,高氯酸盐的检出限为1.5μg/kg,定量限为4.5μg/kg,平均回收率为88.9%~97.1%,相对标准偏差为2.9%~7.4%(n=6)。该方法简便、快速,适用于蔬菜中氯酸盐和高氯酸盐的同时快速检测。

离子色谱法检测水质中微量甘油

建立了离子色谱法测定水质中微量甘油的方法。在酸性条件下,使用高碘酸钠将甘油定量氧化成甲酸,再通过离子色谱法定量检测甲酸根含量,从而折算得到甘油准确含量。甘油衍生化样品用20 mmol/L KOH洗脱液淋洗,淋洗流量为1.0 mL/min, Dionex IonPac AS15阴离子交换色谱柱分离,抑制型电导检测器检测。衍生化后的甲酸根检出限为0.015 mg/L,对水质样品衍生化后的甲酸根离子在0.5、1.0、2.0、3.0 mg/L加标水平的回收率为96.26%~99.68%,该方法的相对标准偏差为0.39%。结果表明,该方法前处理条件温和、反应速度快、副产物少、灵敏度高、准确度高、重复性好,适用于水质中微量甘油含量的检测。

基于HPLC法及UPLC-MS法测定芫花饮片炮制前后7种成分的含量变化

目的:建立HPLC法及UPLC-MS法测定芫花中银椴苷、木犀草素、芹菜素、绿原酸、羟基芫花素、芫花素及芫花酯甲7种化学成分含量的方法,分析芫花炮制前后化学成分的变化。方法:采用HPLC法,测定银椴苷、木犀草素、芹菜素、绿原酸、羟基芫花素和芫花素6种成分的含量,色谱柱为Agilent Eclipse Plus C18(250 mm×4.6 mm,5μm),流动相为乙腈(A)-0.1%甲酸(B)梯度洗脱,流速为1.0 mL·min^(-1),进样量10μL。同时采用UPLC-MS方法测定芫花酯甲的含量,色谱柱为ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18色谱柱(2.1 mm×100 mm,1.8μm),流动相为乙腈(A)-0.1%甲酸(B)梯度洗脱,流速0.3 mL·min-1,柱温35℃,进样量1μL。结果:7种成分的含量由高到低依次为芫花素>绿原酸>银椴苷>芹菜素>羟基芫花素>木犀草素>芫花酯甲。芫花炮制后7种成分的含量均发生一定程度的变化,其中绿原酸成分在炮制后含量有升高有降低,变化不明显;对于银椴苷和芹菜素成分,炮制后含量降低;对于木犀草素、羟基芫花素和芫花素3个成分,炮制后含量升高;对于芫花酯甲成分,炮制后含量降低。结论:该方法简便、灵敏、高效,为考察芫花饮片炮制前后的质量变化提供了技术支持。

益肝片的质量标准研究

目的:提升益肝片的质量标准。方法:采用薄层色谱法(TLC)鉴别益肝片中的板蓝根、虎杖;采用高效液相色谱法(HPLC)对益肝片中的(R,S)-告依春和大黄素进行含量测定。结果:通过TLC鉴别板蓝根、虎杖,相应斑点清晰、分离度好,阴性无干扰。(R,S)-告依春在进样量0.03~0.15μg范围内与峰面积线性关系良好(r=0.9998),平均加样回收率为97.05%,大黄素在进样量0.0495~0.297μg范围内与峰面积线性关系良好(r=1.0000),平均加样回收率为99.24%。结论:本质量标准能有效鉴别益肝片中的板蓝根、虎杖,也能有效测定(R,S)-告依春和大黄素的含量,且该法简便、可靠、重复性好,可用于益肝片的质量控制。