Method of Analyzing Optical Isomers or Method of Resolving the Same

Abstract

Provided are a method of quickly and simply confirming the success or failure of resolution of optical isomers with the use of a column for resolving optical isomers and a method of simply designing the conditions of the eluent composition under isocratic elution conditions. In resolving optical isomers, the success or failure of the resolution can be simply and quickly confirmed by employing an HPLC gradient elution analysis method with the use of a column for resolving optical isomers. When the resolution is successfully conducted, the eluent composition under isocratic elution conditions can be estimated from the elution time in the gradient elution analysis.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a method of analyzing optical isomers or a method of resolving the optical isomers.

BACKGROUND ART

Conventionally, in HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) analysis, isocratic analysis in which elution occurs with a solvent of a fixed composition and gradient analysis in which elution occurs while changing with time a mobile phase composition are employed. In the isocratic analysis, a stable chromatogram is obtained. However, in the isocratic analysis, it sometimes takes a long time to resolve components which are different in the retentivity to a stationary phase, or the peak may be broadened. In contrast, in the gradient analysis, by changing the composition ratio of a mobile phase and increasing an elution ability, analysis time can be shortened and broadening of the peak can be suppressed.

Various resolving agents and columns are commercially available as a stationary phase for resolving optical isomers. As such resolving agents for optical isomers, used frequently are polysaccharide derivatives which demonstrates excellent resolution properties in resolving various compounds. Moreover, in recent years, a solvent-resistant resolving agent for optical isomers has been developed which can be used under mobile phase conditions of a polar solvent and, in which isomers a polysaccharide derivative has been immobilized on a carrier (Patent Documents 1 and 2). A column for resolving optical isomers, which has been charged with the polysaccharide-based solvent-resistant resolving agent, has drawn attention because various solvents has become available as a mobile phase while high resolution properties of the polysaccharide derivatives are maintained. However, a trial-and-error procedure is required for achieving sharp resolution in a short time (preferably 30 minutes or shorter).

Patent Document 1: JP 2751003 A

Patent Document 2: JP 2751004 A

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

The present invention provides a simple analyzing method or a simple resolving method using a solvent-resistant column for resolving optical isomers for use in HPLC in which a polysaccharide derivative is used as an asymmetry recognition agent.

Means for Solving the Problems

The inventors of the present invention have extensively studied, and, as a result, found that analysis conditions for achieving favorable resolution can be simply obtained by gradient analysis and that conditions of isocratic analysis can be easily determined from gradient analysis results. Thus, the present invention has been accomplished.

That is, the present invention provides a method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer, including:

resolving the optical isomer from a mixture of optical isomers by a gradient elution method using a solvent of two or more components and using a solvent-resistant column for resolving an optical isomer for use in HPLC in which a polysaccharide derivative is used as an asymmetry recognition agent.

In addition, the present invention provides a method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer, including: based on an elution time of a first peak (t1) obtained by the gradient analysis of claim 1, resolving an optical isomer under isocratic conditions and at a composition ratio obtained by multiplying a solvent composition ratio at the time of t1 calculated from a gradient inclination by a factor (f1).

According to the present invention, the gradient analysis makes it possible to rapidly and simply confirm the possibility of asymmetry recognition by a solvent-resistant column for resolving optical isomers for use in HPLC in which a polysaccharide derivative is used as an asymmetry recognition agent. Moreover, conditions of isocratic analysis or resolution for precise analysis or fraction can be easily determined.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 1.

FIG. 2 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 2.

FIG. 3 is a chromatogram obtained in Comparative Example 1.

FIG. 4 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 3.

FIG. 5 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 5.

FIG. 6 is a chromatogram obtained in Comparative Example 2.

FIG. 7 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 5.

FIG. 8 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 6.

FIG. 9 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 7.

FIG. 10 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 8.

FIG. 11 is a chromatogram obtained in Example 9.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail according to embodiments of the present invention. Commercially-available HPLC apparatuses can be used.

A polysaccharide derivative is used as an asymmetry recognition agent for use in the present invention. Examples of polysaccharide include cellulose and amylose.

In the present invention, the polysaccharide derivative refers to a substance in which the hydroxy group of polysaccharide is modified. Preferable examples of the polysaccharide derivative include carbamate derivatives or ester derivatives having an aromatic substituent. Still more preferable examples thereof include carbamate derivatives or ester derivatives having an alkylated aromatic group. Particularly preferable examples of the polysaccharide derivative include amylose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate) and cellulose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate).

Derivatization of the polysaccharide in the present invention is performed by known methods. For example, as described in WO 95/23125 and the like, the polysaccharide derivative can be produced through dehydration or the like of polysaccharide with a compound which can be reacted with a hydroxy group of polysaccharide and which includes the above-mentioned functional group or becomes the above-mentioned functional group through the reaction with the hydroxy group.

The solvent-resistant column for resolving optical isomers for use in HPLC in which the polysaccharide derivative in the present invention is used as an asymmetry recognition agent refers to a column for HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) which has been charged with a filler for resolving a solvent-resistant optical isomer containing the polysaccharide derivative.

Here, the filler for resolving a solvent-resistant optical isomer containing the polysaccharide derivative refers to a substance in which the above-mentioned polysaccharide derivative is immobilized on a carrier. The immobilization can be performed by the methods described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, and, moreover, JP 2002-148247 A, JP 2004-167343 A, or WO 04/095018.

The column for HPLC which has been charged with the thus-obtained filler for resolving a solvent-resistant optical isomer is commercially available as, for example, Chiral Pack IA, Chiral Pack IB, and the like from Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.

In gradient analysis, the solvent mixing ratio of a mobile phase, the solvent composition ratio of a mobile phase, ionic strength, pH, etc. are changed with time to a convex shape, a linear shape, and a concave shape. Preferably, the solvent composition ratio of a mobile phase is changed to a linear shape. The solvent composition for use in a gradient elution method is a solvent composition of two or more components containing a combination of a low polar solvent such as hexane and a high polar solvent (excluding alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, and 2-propanol) such as THF (tetrahydrofuran) and acetone; a solvent composition of two or more components containing a combination of a low polar solvent such as hexane and a medium polar solvent such as chloroform; a solvent composition of two or more components containing a combination of a medium polar solvent and a high polar solvent; or a solvent composition of three or more components containing a combination of a low polar solvent, a medium polar solvent, and a high polar solvent. To a solvent used for the gradient elution method, either or both of amine compounds such as diethylamine or/and acid compounds such as trifluoroacetic acid and acetic acid may be added in a proportion of from 0.01 to 5.0%.

Next, a method of determining isocratic conditions from gradient analysis data will be described. First, in the case where a compound is eluted during the gradient analysis, based on the elution time (t1) of the first peak obtained by the gradient analysis, the solvent composition ratio at the time of elution (t1) of the first peak is calculated from the determined gradient inclination (V). Among the obtained solvent composition ratios, the ratio of a solvent having a lower ratio under initial conditions (a higher polar solvent) is multiplied by a factor (f1) to obtain a composition ratio (C). The isocratic conditions are determined based on the composition ratio (C) (Equation 1).

This factor is suitably determined in the range of from 0.8 to 0.1 in view of the elution time of the first peak, a resolution factor, and a difference between the determined gradient curve and an actual gradient curve. In order to achieve favorable resolution in a short period of time, the factor is preferably within the range of from 0.5 to 0.1.

C=(A+V×t1)×f1  (Equation 1)

A: Initial composition ratio(%) of a solvent which is to be subjected to gradient (a solvent having a lower ratio under initial conditions)V: Gradient inclination of a solvent (%/min)C: Composition ratio(%) of a solvent which has been subjected to gradient under isocratic conditions (a solvent having a lower ratio under initial conditions)

In contrast, in the case where a compound is eluted after completion of the gradient, the ratio of a solvent having a lower ratio under initial conditions among solvent ratios at the time of completion of the gradient is multiplied by 0.2 to calculate the isocratic ratio (B) (Equation 3). The isocratic conditions are determined based on the composition ratio (D) obtained by multiplying a difference between the elution time (t1) of the first peak and a time (Gt) required for the gradient by a factor (f2) (Equation 2). The factor (f2) is within the range of 4 to 30, and preferably within the range of 5 to 20.

D=B+(t1−Gt)×f2  (Equation 2)

B=(A+V×Gt)×0.2  (Equation 3)

A: Initial composition ratio(%) of a solvent which is to be subjected to gradient (a solvent having a lower ratio under initial conditions)

B: Ratio obtained by converting a solvent composition ratio at the time of completion of gradient in terms of isocratic conditions

V: Gradient inclination of a solvent (%/min)

Gt: Gradient time (min)

D: Composition ratio(%) of a solvent which has been subjected to gradient under isocratic conditions (a solvent having a lower ratio under initial conditions)

EXAMPLES

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples, but is not limited to those examples. HPLC analysis is performed using a chromatography data processing system: Chrom Perfect manufactured by Justice Laboratory Softare, a chromatography control system: BOWIN manufactured by Nippon Bunko Co., Ltd., a liquid chromatography pump: PU-1580 manufactured by Nippon Bunko Co., Ltd., a UV detector for liquid chromatography: PU-1575 manufactured by Nippon Bunko Co., Ltd., an autosampler for liquid chromatography: PU-1555 manufactured by Nippon Bunko Co., Ltd., a mixing machine for liquid chromatography: HG1580-32 manufactured by Nippon Bunko Co., Ltd., and a degasser for liquid chromatography: or DG1580-53 manufactured by Nippon Bunko Co., Ltd.

Example 1

Using a column manufactured by Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Registered trademark: Chiral Pack IA (0.46 cmφ×25 cmL)) as a column for resolving an optical isomer and using a hexane/THF mixed solvent as a mobile phase, t-stilbene oxide was divided at a flowrate of 1.0 ml/min at a temperature of 25° C. During the process, analysis was performed while increasing the THF ratio (v/v) in the mobile phase from 5% to 95% over 18 minutes. The first peak eluted at 6.30 minutes, and the second peak eluted at 11.20 minutes. The resolution factor (a) was 2.48. The THF amount in the mobile phase when the first peak eluted was about 37% (5%+5%×6.30=36.5%). The ratio was multiplied by 0.2 as a factor (f1) to thereby determine the THF ratio in an isocratic mobile phase (hexane/THF=93/7), whereby baseline resolution was achieved in a short time. The results are shown in Table 1 and FIG. 1.

Example 2

By multiplying 0.33 as a factor (f1) of Example 2 to determine the THF ratio in an isocratic mobile phase (hexane/THF=88/12), baseline resolution was achieved in a short time. The results are shown in Table 1 and FIG. 2.

Comparative Example 1

By multiplying 1 as a factor (f1) of Example 1 to determine the THF ratio (hexane/THF=63/37), and resolution was performed. Complete resolution was achieved with difficulty. The results are shown in Table 1 and FIG. 3.

	TABLE 1
	Resolution under gradient conditions
	Ratio at the time
	of the elution of		Resolution under isocratic conditions
	T1	T2		the first peak		Factor	Mobile phase	T1	T2
	(min)	(min)	a	(Hexane/THF)	Example	(f1)	(Hexane/THF)	(min)	(min)	a
Compound	6.3	11.2	2.48	63/37	Example 1	0.2	93/7	5.7	10.24	2.68
t-stilbene oxide					(FIG. 1)
					Example 2	0.33	88/12	4.65	6.81	2.31
					(FIG. 2)
					Comparative	1	63/37	3.47	3.77	1.75
					Example 1
					(FIG. 3)

Example 3

Using a column manufactured by Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Registered trademark: Chiral Pack IA (0.46 cmφ×25 cmL)) as a column for resolving an optical isomer and using a hexane/THF mixed solvent as a mobile phase, aminoglutethimide was divided at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min at a temperature of 25° C. During the process, the THF ratio (v/v) in the mobile phase was increased from 5% to 95% over 18 minutes. Dipping was continued while maintaining the composition ratio at the time of completion of the gradient. The first peak of aminoglutethimide eluted 20.0 minutes after pouring, and the second peak eluted 21.78 minutes after pouring. The resolution factor (a) was 1.42. Based on the results of this gradient analysis, the THF ratio at the time of the elution of the first peak was converted to the ratio (B) in terms of isocratic. The ratio (B) was 95×0.2=19. The isocratic conditions (hexane/THF=68/32) were determined based on the composition ratio (D) obtained by adding, to the ratio (B), a value obtained by multiplying a difference between the elution time (t1) of the first peak and a time (Gt) required for gradient by 6.5 (factor (f2)). Thus, favorable resolution was achieved. The results are shown in Table 2 and FIG. 4.

Example 4

In Example 3, the isocratic conditions (hexane/THF=64/36) were determined based on the composition ratio (D) obtained by adding a value obtained by multiplying a difference between the elution time (t1) of the first peak and a time (Gt) required for gradient by 8.5 (factor (f2)). Thus, favorable resolution was achieved. The results are shown in Table 2 and FIG. 5.

Comparative Example 2

In Example 3, the isocratic conditions (hexane/THF=72/28) were determined based on the composition ratio (D) obtained by adding a value obtained by multiplying a difference between the elution time (t1) of the first peak and a time (Gt) required for gradient by 4.5 (factor (f2)). Thus, complete resolution was achieved. The elution time of the first peak was as long as 25 minutes. The results are shown in Table 2 and FIG. 6.

	TABLE 2
			Ratio (B)
			obtained by
	Resolution under gradient conditions *1		converting THF
	Ratio at the time		ratio at the time
	of completion of		of completion of		Resolution under isocratic conditions
	T1	T2		gradient		gradient in terms	Factor	Mobile phase	T1	T2
	(min)	(min)	a	(Hexane/THF)	Example	of isocratic	(f2)	(Hexane/THF(D)	(min)	(min)	a
Compound	20	21.78	1.42	5/95	Example 3	19	6.5	68/32	16.18	35.93	2.55
Aminoglutethimide					(FIG. 4)
					Example 4		8.5	64/36	12.28	24	2.3
					(FIG. 5)
					Comparative		4.5	72/28	24.99	62.34	2.7
					Example 2
					(FIG. 6)
*1: Gradient Time 18 min

Example 5

The isocratic conditions were determined in the same manner as in Example 1 using a traeger base as a compound. The results are shown in Table 3, and the chromatogram is shown in FIG. 7.

Example 6

The isocratic conditions were determined in the same manner as in Example 1 using 1,1′-2-binaphtol as a compound. The results are shown in Table 3, and the chromatogram is shown in FIG. 8.

Example 7

The isocratic conditions were determined in the same manner as in Example 1 using cobalt acetylacetonate as a compound. The results are shown in Table 3, and the chromatogram is shown in FIG. 9.

	TABLE 3
	Resolution under gradient conditions
	Ratio at the time
	of the elution of		Resolution under isocratic conditions
	T1	T2		the first peak		Factor	Mobile phase	T1	T2
Compound	(min)	(min)	a	(Hexane/THF)	Example	(f1)	(Hexane/THF)	(min)	(min)	a
Traeger base	9.6	11.31	1.26	47/53	Example 5	0.2	89/11.	6.72	8.19	1.4
					(FIG. 7)
1,1′-2-binaphtol	14.61	14.99	1.03	22/78	Example 6	0.2	84/16	10.94	12.39	1.18
					(FIG. 8)
Cobalt	14.09	14.09	1	25/75	Example 7	0.2	85/15	10.56	11.06	1.06
acetylacetonate					(FIG. 9)
*1: Gradient Time 18 min

Example 8

In Example 1, using a hexane/ethyl acetate (AcOEt)/diethylamine (DEA) mixed solvent as a mobile phase, a compound, laudanosine, was divided. During the process, analysis was performed while fixing the DEA ratio to 0.1% and increasing the AcOEt ratio (v/v) from 5% to 95% over 18 minutes. As a result, resolution hardly occurred, and the peak eluted at 15.27 minutes. The AcOEt in the mobile phase at the time of the elution of the peak was expressed by the equation: 5%+5%×15.27=81.35%. The ratio was multiplied by 0.2 as a factor (f1) to thereby determine the THF ratio in an isocratic mobile phase (hexane/AcOEt/DEA=84/16/0.1), whereby partial resolution was achieved. The results are shown in Table 4 and FIG. 10.

	TABLE 4
	Resolution under gradient conditions
	Ratio at the time
	of the elution of		Resolution under isocratic conditions
	T1	T2		the first peak		Factor	Mobile phase	T1	T2
Compound	(min)	(min)	a	(Hexane/*THF/DEA)	Example	(f1)	(Hexane/THF)	(min)	(min)	a
Laudanosine	15.27	15.57		19/81/0.1	Example 8	0.2	84/16	12.16	12.97	1.09
					(FIG. 10)
*Gradient solvent

Example 9

Resolution was performed by replacing the mobile phase of Example 3 by a hexane/chloroform (CHCl3)/diethylamine (DEA) mixed solvent. During the process, the CHCl3 ratio (v/v) in the mobile phase was increased from 5% to 95% over 18 minutes. Dipping was continued while maintaining the composition ratio at the time of completion of gradient. The first peak of aminoglutethimide eluted 26.68 minutes after pouring, and the second peak eluted 32.96 minutes after pouring. The resolution factor (a) was 1.27. Based on the results of this gradient analysis, the CHCl3 ratio at the time of the elution of the first peak was converted to the ratio (B) in terms of isocratic. The ratio was 95×0.2=19. The isocratic conditions (hexane/CHCl3/DEA=25/75/0.1) were determined based on the composition ratio (D) obtained by adding, to the ratio (B), a value obtained by multiplying a difference between the elution time (t1) of the first peak and a time (Gt) required for gradient by 6.5 (factor (f2)). Thus, favorable resolution was achieved. The results are shown in Table 5 and FIG. 11.

	TABLE 5
	Ratio (B)
	obtained by
	Resolution under gradient conditions		converting CHC13
	Ratio at the time		ratio at the time		Resolution under isocratic conditions
				of the elution of		of completion of		Mobile phase
	T1	T2		the first peak		gradient in terms	Factor	(Hexane/	T1	T2
Compound	(min)	(min)	a	(Hexane/*/CHC13/DEA)	Example	of isocratic	(f2)	CHC13/DEA)	(min)	(min)	a
Aminoglutethimide	26.68	32.96	1.27	22/78/0.1	Example 9	19	6.5	25/75/0.1	9.2	23.77	3.35
					(FIG. 10)
*Gradient solvent

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

According to the present invention, the success or failure of resolution can be simply and rapidly confirmed by applying the HPLC gradient elution analysis using a column for resolving optical isomers when resolution of optical isomers is performed. Further, when the resolution is achieved, the eluent composition under isocratic elution conditions can be easily estimated from the elution time of gradient elution analysis.

Claims

1. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer, comprising: resolving the optical isomer from a mixture of optical isomers by a gradient elution method using a solvent of two or more components and using a solvent-resistant column for resolving an optical isomer for use in HPLC in which a polysaccharide derivative is used as an asymmetry recognition agent.

2. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer according to claim 1, wherein the solvent for use in the gradient elution method comprises a solvent composition of two or more components containing a combination of a low polar solvent and a high polar solvent; a solvent composition of two or more components containing a combination of a low polar solvent and a medium polar solvent; a solvent composition of two or more components containing a combination of a medium polar solvent and a high polar solvent; or a solvent composition of three or more components containing a combination of a low polar solvent, a medium polar solvent, and a high polar solvent.

3. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer according to claim 2, wherein, to the solvent for use in the gradient elution method, at least one of an amine compound and an acid compound is/are added in a proportion of 0.01 to 5.0%.

4. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer, comprising: based on an elution time of a first peak (t1) obtained by the gradient analysis of claim 1, resolving an optical isomer under isocratic conditions and at a composition ratio obtained by multiplying a solvent composition ratio at the time of t1 calculated from a gradient inclination by a factor (f1).

5. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer according to claim 4, wherein the factor (f1) is within a range of from 0.8 to 0.1.

6. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer according to claim 5, wherein the factor (f1) is within a range of from 0.5 to 0.1.

7. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer, comprising: in a case where a compound is eluted after completion of gradient in claim 4, calculating a ratio under isocratic conditions by multiplying a solvent ratio at the time of completion of gradient by 0.2; andresolving an optical isomer under isocratic conditions and at a composition ratio obtained by multiplying a difference between an elution time (t1) of a first peak and a time (Gt) required for gradient by a factor (f2) to the ratio.

8. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer according to claim 4, wherein the factor (f2) is within a range of from 4 to 30.

9. A method of analyzing or resolving an optical isomer according to claim 4, wherein the factor (f2) is within a range of from 5 to 20.