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Countercurrent Separation of Natural Products: An Update. Journal of
Natural Products 2015, 78, 1765-1796.
7. Model Compounds:
HO
H
H H
H
O
O
OH
OH
O
O O
HO
H H
H
CH3
OH
OH O
OHO
OH
N
O
OH
O
OH
O
HO
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O
OH
O OHO
O
H
HO
H
HO
H
H
OHH
O
OH
OH
O
OH
O
O
OH OH
OH
O
O
OH
OH
HO
O
O
H
HO
H
HO
H
H
OHH
O
OH
OH
N
N
N
N
O
O
N
H
O
OH
NH2
N
N
OH
S
O
O
O
SO
O
O
S
O
O
O
3Na
N
H
N
O
OH
H
H
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
OH
OH
OH
OOH
HO
The GUESSmix
Friesen J.B, Pauli G.F. Journal of Liquid
Chromatography and Related Technologies, 28:
2777-2806, 2005
b
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A
8. GUESSmix Used to Evaluate SSs
The distribution coefficient (K) is a constant for a particular substance
in a particular solvent system.
Independent of: - column volume
- instrument model
- normal or reverse-phase mode
- run time
- rotation speed
- flow rate
G Mix H/tBME/ACN/Water 4:6:5:5 10/12/06
-0.1
0.8
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mL & mn
A
280nm
230nm
K-Based Chromatography
9. CCC Chromatogram
0
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A254
mL
GUESSmix in ChMWat 10:7:3 12/14/12, 35 degrees N Phase
Compounds were identified using TLC and CCC peaks
Q HD
FUE
C
V
r
11. Emphasize the importance of K
Using GUESSmix to explore solvent system families.
Friesen, J.B. Pauli, G.F. Analytical Chemistry 79: 2320-2324 (2007)
Symmetry
Midline
0
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16. Fig. 3. APCI-MS (pos. mode) molecular weight profile
chromatogram generated by sequential injections of even
numbered fractions of the HPCCC preparative separations of S.
terebinthifolius berries on the Midi and selected ion traces of
peaks 1–3. Each signal contained the complete APCI-MS profile
information of compounds present in a single assay tube (distance
between two monitoring signals is equivalent to 50.0 mL – Midi I
to III and 80 mL – Midi IV).
J Chromatogr A. 2015 Apr 10;1389:39-48. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2015.02.005.
Schinus terebinthifolius scale-up countercurrent chromatography (Part I): High
performance countercurrent chromatography fractionation of triterpene acids with off-
line detection using atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry. Vieira
MN, Costa Fd, Leitão GG, Garrard I, Hewitson P, Ignatova S, Winterhalter P, Jerz G
Column Loading
n-heptane/ethyl acetate/methanol/water (6:1:6:1)
17. Figure 4. HSCCC chromatogram of crude flavonol glycosides from Ginkgo biloba
leaves at flow rate 1.2 mL/min. n-hexane/butanol/ethyl acetate/methanol/0.5%
acetic acid (2:1:7:2:8)
J. Sep. Sci. 2007, 30, 2153 – 2159
Qiang Zhang, Li-Juan Chen, Hao-Yu Ye, Lei Gao, Wenli Hou, Minghai Tang, Guangli Yang, Zhenhua Zhong,
Yuan Yuan, Aihua Peng, Isolation and purification of ginkgo flavonol glycosides from Ginkgo biloba leaves
by high-speed counter-current chromatography
Column Loading
18. (a) HSCCC chromatogram when injection volume was 100 mg for MD-R.
(b) HSCCC chromatogram when injection volume was 600 mg for MD-R.
HEMWat 10:2:5:7, 800 rpm, lower phase mobile 2 mL/mi. 280 nm TBE300
J Chromatogr B 2016 Feb 1;1011:99-107. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2015.12.051.
Separation and preparation of 6-gingerol from molecular distillation residue of Yunnan ginger rhizomes by high-speed counter-current
chromatography and the antioxidant activity of ginger oils in vitro. Gan Z, Liang Z, Chen X, Wen X, Wang Y, Li M, Ni Y.
Column Loading
19. Phytochem Anal. 2015 Nov-Dec;26(6):444-53. doi: 10.1002/pca.2579. Rapid Separation of Three Proanthocyanidin Dimers from Iris lactea Pall.
var. Chinensis (Fisch.) Koidz by High-Speed Counter-Current Chromatography With Continuous Sample Load and Double-Pump Balancing Mode.
Lv H, Yuan Z, Wang X, Wang Z, Suo Y, Wang H.
Figure 5. HSCCC chromatograms of the EPS at different load masses. HSCCC conditions: solvent system: EBuWat (9:1:10);
revolution speed: 900 rpm; separation temperature: 30 °C; flow rate: 2.2mL/min; detection wavelength: 280 nm; sample size:
(A) 50mg, (B) 100mg, (C) 150mg, (D) 200mg of the EPS in 5mL of the upper phase and 5 mL of the lower phase.
Column Loading
30. Sf and Flow Rate
Fig. 3. Stationary (upper) phase retention ratio in percentage of the column volume plotted versus the square root of the lower
mobile phase flow rate. CCC column volumes and rotor rotations: Mini 1.6mm I.D. 20.8mL and 1800 rpm; Mini 0.8mm I.D.
19.5mL and 2100 rpm; SFCC 1-coil 54mL and 800 rpm; SFCC 3-coil 156mL and 800 rpm. HepEMWat 2:3:2:3, head to tail
flowing direction. The regression equations give A intercepts and B slopes (Eq. (5)). The R2 regression coefficient is listed
below its equation.
Berthod2009_JCA_1216_4169_SmallVolume
34. Figure 3. HSCCC chromatogram of crude flavonol glycosides from Ginkgo biloba leaves. HSCCC conditions: column volume: 40 mL;
solvent system: hexane/butanol/ethyl acetate/methanol–0.5% acetic acid (1:0.5:3.5:1:4); stationary phase: lower; 1600 rpm; detection
wavelength: 254 nm; temperature: 25 oC; sample concentration: 20 mg/mL; Sf phase at 1.0, 1.2, and 1.5 mL/min flow rates: 78.1, 60.1,
and 45.4%, respectively.
J. Sep. Sci. 2007, 30, 2153 – 2159
Qiang Zhang, Li-Juan Chen, Hao-Yu Ye, Lei Gao, Wenli Hou, Minghai Tang, Guangli Yang, Zhenhua Zhong,
Yuan Yuan, Aihua Peng, Isolation and purification of ginkgo flavonol glycosides from Ginkgo biloba leaves
by high-speed counter-current chromatography
Flow Rate
35. Phytochem Anal. 2015 Nov-Dec;26(6):444-53. doi: 10.1002/pca.2579. Rapid Separation of Three Proanthocyanidin Dimers from Iris lactea Pall.
var. Chinensis (Fisch.) Koidz by High-Speed Counter-Current Chromatography With Continuous Sample Load and Double-Pump Balancing Mode.
Lv H, Yuan Z, Wang X, Wang Z, Suo Y, Wang H.
Figure 4. HSCCC chromatograms of the EPS at different flow rates. HSCCC conditions: EBuWat (9:1:10): 900 rpm: 30
°C;: 50mg of the EPS in 5mL of the upper phase and 5mL of the lower phase; detection 280nm; flow rate: (A)
1.2mL/min, (B) 1.5mL/min, (C) 1.8mL/min, (D) 2.2mL/min.
Flow Rate Gradients
37. Fig. 3. HSCCC chromatograms of the EFS. Peak 1: procyanidin B3, Peak 2: procyanidin B1, Peak 3: catechin, and Peak 4:
procyanidin B7. HSCCC conditions: solvent system: HEMWat (0.75:12.5:1:12.5, v/v/v/v); stationary phase: upper phase: 900
rpm; 30 C; 300 mg of the EFS: 280 nm; flow rate: 0–100 min, 1.5 mL/min, ∼100 min, (A) 1.5 mL/min, (B) 2.0 mL/min, (C) 2.5
mL/min, (D) 3.0 mL/min. Rs of 1.5 mL/min:67.19%; 2.0 mL/min:65.94%; 2.5 mL/min:64.06%; 3.0 mL/min:62.50%.
Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies, 38: 1486–1493, 2015
DOI: 10.1080/10826076.2015.1063506 Separation and Purification of Four Flavan-3-ols From Iris
Lactea Pall. var. Chinensis (Fisch.) Koidz by High-Speed Counter-Current Chromatography with Flow-Rate Gradient
HUANHUAN LV, JIAN OUYANG, XIAOYAN WANG, XIAOFENG MA,2YOURUI SUO, and HONGLUN WANG
Flow Rate Gradients
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Countercurrent Separation of Natural Products: An Update.
Journal of Natural Products 2015, 78, 1765-1796.
39. Flow Rate & Volume
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Countercurrent Separation of Natural Products: An Update.
Journal of Natural Products 2015, 78, 1765-1796.
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Journal of Natural Products 2015, 78, 1765-1796.
55. no temperature regulation
0
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Sf = 0.54
Sf = 0.53
Sf = 0.53
2.29 2.67 3.2 4.00 5.33 8.00 16
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2.29 2.67 3.2 4.00 5.33 8.00 16
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2.29 2.67 3.2 4.00 5.33 8.00 16
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Temperature
56. Temperature
Temperature influences both
K values and resolution.
Generally, K decreases while Temperature
increases.
Generally, Temperature influences
resolution because compounds respond
differently to Temperature changes.
Sf as a function of Temperature
0.4
0.5
0.6
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Sf
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57. Temperature
Generally, K tends toward unity while
Temperature increases.
K Value as a Function of Temperature
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59. Parameter Type Parameter Experimental report
Essential Important Optional
Operational Flow rate E
Rpm E
Solvent system solvent and volume ratios E
Mobile phase identity E
Flow direction (head-to-tail, tail-to-head) E
Stationary phase volume ratio (Sf) E
Switch volume (Vex) of elution extrusion if used E
Column equilibration and sample injection method I
Temperature I
Pressure variation during experiment O
Gravitational field generated by rotation O
Solvent system phase composition O
SS interfacial tension O
SS density difference of phases O
Viscosity of each phase O
pH of aqueous phase O
Sample Loading mass of sample E
Loading volume E
Recovery mass of individual compounds I
Enrichment I
Composition of active fractions and analytical method I
Purity of target analytes and determination method I
Partition coefficient (K) of target analytes I
Percent recovery of target analytes O
Pauli GF, Pro S, Friesen B Countercurrent Separation of Natural Products Journal of Natural Products 71: 1489-1508 (2008)
dx.doi.org/10.1021/np800144q
Reporting Operational Parameters