Separation of Phthalic Acids and Related Impurities

 

Phthalic acid, phthalic acid isomers, and related products present in the production of phthalic acid were separated on the Primesep D column, based on reversed-phase and in-exchange mechanisms. Neutral, hydrophobic compounds of the phthalic acid production are retained by a reversed-phase mechanism, and phthalic acid and other acidic compounds are retained by a combination of reversed-phase and anion-exchange mechanisms. Resolution and selectivity of this separation can be modified by varying the amount of acetonitrile, buffer concentrations, and buffer pH. This method can be used for monitoring the production cycle of phthalic acid and related impurities.

 

Condition

Column Primesep D, 4.6×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase Gradient MeCN – 10-50%, 15 min
Buffer H2SO4 – 0.1%
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV, 210 nm

 

Description

Class of Compounds
Acid, Hydrophilic, Ionizable
Analyzing Compounds Terephthalaldehyde, Phthalic acid, 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde, Benzoic acid, Terephthalic acid, p –Tolualdehyde, p-Toluic acid

 

Application Column

Primesep D

The Primesep family of mixed-mode columns offers a wide variety of stationary phases, boasting unprecedented selectivity in the separation of a broad array of chemical compounds across multiple applications. Corresponding Primesep guard columns, available with all stationary phases, do not require holders. SIELC provides a method development service available to all customers. Inquire about our specially-tailored custom LC-phases for specific separations.

Select options
Application Analytes:
4-Carboxybenzaldehyde
Benzoic Acid
Phthalic Acid
Terephthalaldehyde
Terephthalic Acid
p-Tolualdehyde
p-Toluic Acid

Application Detection:
UV Detection
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