Direct HPLC separation of beta-aminoester enantiomers on totally synthetic chiral stationary phases

Combination of HPLC “Inverted Chirality Columns Approach” and MS/MS Detection for Extreme Enantiomeric Excess Determination Even in Absence of Reference Samples. Application to Camptothecin Derivatives

An original, extremely sensitive and selective HPLC-MS/MS technique for the identification and determination of the minor enantiomer in nonracemic mixtures, even when only one enantiomer is available as reference, is described. The method is based on the so-called "inverted chirality columns approach" (ICCA) and consists of the use of chiral stationary phases (CSPs) available in both enantiomeric forms: in fact, inversion of the elution order for a pair of enantiomers is observed in response to the change in column chirality. This offers two key advantages: first, it is possible to demonstrate the potential enantioselectivity of the system by generating a virtual racemate, and second, it permits the choosing of the right column chirality for trace determination. Combination with MS/MS detection affords high specificity allowing not only high sensitivity (down to 0.0025% of the minor enantiomer) but also unequivocal peak identification in complex mixtures. Applications to semisynthetic derivatives of camptothecin, endowed with antitumor activity, are reported. Moreover, applicability of ICCA is not limited to this class of molecules but generates universal support. Its use might also be extended to other classes of compounds by using other CSPs, available in both enantiomeric forms.

Twenty years of research on silica-based chiral stationary phases

This review provides an overview of twenty years of pioneering work (from 1985 to 2005) of our research group in the preparation and application of enantioselective packing materials for HPLC. After a brief introduction to the rational design of a new chiral stationary phase, a detailed presentation in chronological order of appearance in the literature is given of the currently developed repertoire of chiral stationary phases and their typical applications. Emphasis is placed on the different synthetic strategies exploited to obtain highly efficient, stable, and versatile chiral stationary phases.

Liquid chromatographic separation of the enantiomers of beta-amino acids on a ligand exchange chiral stationary phase

A liquid chromatographic ligand exchange chiral stationary phase (CSP) derived from (S)-leucinol was applied in the separation of the enantiomers of 12 beta-amino acids. The resolution was quite successful especially for the enantiomers of beta-amino acids containing aromatic functional group in the side chain. The chromatographic resolution behaviors were dependent on the organic modifier and Cu(II) concentration in aqueous mobile phase and the column temperature.

New ligand exchange chiral stationary phase for the liquid chromatographic resolution of alpha- and beta-amino acids

A new ligand exchange chiral stationary phase (CSP) has been developed by covalently bonding (R)-N,N-carboxymethyl undecyl phenylglycinol mono-sodium salt onto silica gel and applied in the resolution of alpha- and beta-amino acids. In the resolution of alpha-amino acids, the new CSP was better insome cases than the old one, which was previously developed by covalently bonding (S)-N,N-carboxymethyl undecyl leucinol mono-sodium salt onto silica gel, but worse in some other cases than the old one in terms of the separation factors (alpha). However, the new CSP wasalways much better than the old one in terms of the resolution factors (Rs). In the resolution of beta-amino acids, the new CSP was always much better than the old one in terms of both the separation and resolution factors. In an effort to characterize the new CSP, the chromatographic behaviors for the resolution of selected alpha- and beta-amino acids were investigated with the variation of the content of organic modifier and Cu(II) concentration in aqueous mobile phase and the column temperature.

High-performance liquid chromatography chiral stationary phases based on low-molecular-mass selectors

A review of HPLC chiral stationary phases (CSPs) based on low molecular mass selectors is given. The review is focused on brush- and monomeric-type CSPs obtained by covalent linkage of chiral selectors, with emphasis on those obtained by total synthesis. Emphasis is given to new, emerging aspects like enantioseparations on receptor-like chiral stationary phases and dynamic enantioselective chromatography of stereolabile compounds.