The Hplc Solvent Guide

Solvent selection is perhaps the most commonly overlooked of experimental parameters in high-performance liquid chromatography. When performing separations, even the most experienced analytical chemist tends to select one of three solvents - acetonitrile, methanol, or water - overlooking the fact that many different classes of solvent can be used very effectively in HPLC. By providing extensive detailed coverage of HPLC solvents currently used in a wide range of separations, The HPLC Solvent Guide offers chemists an opportunity to expand their experimental repertoires. The author begins with an in-depth review of the role of solvents in HPLC. This is followed by a series of chapters devoted to the different classes of solvent. To facilitate easy reference, chapters are first grouped by solvent classes, including alcohols, alkanes, ethers, ketones, and nitriles. They are then further divided by field of application (e.g., environmental, pharmaceutical) and by specific analyte class (e.g., priority pollutants, anti-cancer drugs). Throughout, each separation is described as fully as possible, listing the sample matrix, analytes separated and quantified, chromatographic parameters used, and abbreviated results. As a consequence, even novice chromatographers have sufficient information to begin to develop a separation on the basis of a citation alone.

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a procedure for separating components from a mixture of chemical substances; a combination of separation, identification, and quantitative measurements. Solvent selection is perhaps the most commonly overlooked parameter in HPLC. Even the most experienced analytical chemist tends to select one of three familiar solvents. "The HPLC Solvent Guide" provides detailed coverage of all commonly used HPLC solvents used in a wide range of separations.

HPLC is a mature but substantial market, and one that Wiley reaches successfully and well. The HPLC list is established, and this second edition of a successful title will build upon the success of the first. This is a revised and expanded edition in a field that is still growing into areas of analysis and methods.