Dependence of reversed-phase retention of ionizable analytes on pH, concentration of organic solvent and silanol activity.
In reversed-phase chromatography, the retention of ionizable analytes is influenced by the ionic properties of the packing caused by surface silanol groups. We have measured the ion-exchange properties of both reversed-phase bonded phases and their underlying base materials. The probe used in this part of the study was bretylium tosylate. The acquired knowledge is then used for a complete and quantitative understanding of the retention behavior of ionizable compounds as a function of the pH of the mobile phase and the solvent composition. We have studied the retention pattern of a broad range of acids, bases, and polyfunctional analytes over the pH range from 2 to 11 and from water to 80% acetonitrile. A few application examples demonstrate the relevant findings.
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Waters Corporation, Milford, MA 01757, USA. uwe_neue@waters.com
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D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000737:chemistry*; D012821:Silanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry*
D009930:Organic Chemicals; D012821:Silanes; D012997:Solvents; C082343:silanol