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Doing more with less: Evaluation of the use of high linear velocities in preparative supercritical fluid
Jimmy O DaSilva1, Raffeal Bennett1, Benjamin F Mann1
1Merck & Co., Inc., MRL, Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA.
Abstract:
The evaluation of higher than typical linear velocities is discussed for supercritical fluid chromatographic purifications on the preparative scale. SFC separation efficiency suffers far less at high linear velocities than HPLC by the rapid mass transfer of analytes carried by compressed CO2 through the stationary phase. The technique is discussed using chiral test compounds and columns. In many cases, running at high linear velocities can yield significant time savings and decreased consumption of mobile phase solvent, while also lowering energy consumption. Within the practical limitations of commercial instrumentation, using 20 μm particles can aid in achieving higher linear velocities not attainable with smaller 5 μm particles, particularly when running with high percentages of organic co-solvent. Use of larger particles for the stationary phase also lowers the associated column cost. These benefits can yield an overall purification process that is more productive and environmentally friendly.
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