ISSN:
1612-1112
Keywords:
Column liquid chromatography
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Injection conditions
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Chlorophylls and carotenoids
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Extraction solvents
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Phytoplankton pigments
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Summary The RP-HPLC analysis of chlorophylls, their degradation products (chloropigments) and carotenoids is very sensitive to the nature of the injection solvent. The effect of sample-solvent interaction can result in the production of distorted, or even false, peaks that could be erroneously interpreted as “pigment like” or as poor chromatographic resolution. The previously suggested theoretical explantion, based on differences in solvent characteristics as expressed by the Polarity Index (P′) or even by the more precise solvent strength parameter for reversed-phase systems (S) we use, was unsatisfactory. The problem seems more complex, with other parameters such as injection volume and solute concentration or solvent selectivity also playing a role. As a practical consequence, however, suggesions are made for optimum injection conditions. Also, the presence of ion-pairing reagents in the injection solvent is demonstrated to be unnecessary.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02279480
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