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HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography

First understand it in Hinglish

HPLC is a technique used to separate, identify and quantify components of a drug mixture.
Socho ek mixture me drug, impurity, degradation product and excipients sab mixed hain. HPLC unko column ke andar alag-alag speed se travel karwata hai.
  • Mobile phase = liquid solvent that moves
  • Stationary phase = material packed inside column that does not move
  • Jo compound stationary phase se kam interact karta hai, wo jaldi bahar aata hai.
  • Jo compound stationary phase se zyada interact karta hai, wo late bahar aata hai.
  • Detector har compound ka peak banata hai.
One-line memory formula:
Pump pushes solvent, injector adds sample, column separates components, detector gives peaks.

Exam Answer: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Definition

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a chromatographic technique in which a liquid mobile phase is pumped at high pressure through a column packed with a finely divided stationary phase to separate, identify and quantitatively determine the components of a mixture.

Principle

HPLC works on the principle of differential distribution of analyte molecules between a mobile phase and a stationary phase.
When the sample is injected into the flowing mobile phase, its components move through the packed column at different rates. Components having weak interaction with the stationary phase elute faster, whereas components having strong interaction with the stationary phase elute later.
Thus, separation occurs due to differences in:
  1. Polarity
  2. Adsorption
  3. Partition coefficient
  4. Ionic interaction
  5. Molecular size, depending on the mode of HPLC
The separated components are detected as peaks in a chromatogram.

Simple Block Diagram of HPLC

Draw this in the exam:
 Solvent Reservoir
        |
     Degasser
        |
       Pump
        |
 Injector / Autosampler
        |
      HPLC Column
        |
      Detector
        |
 Data System / Computer
        |
       Waste

Easy labelled diagram

 [Solvent bottle]
        |
     [Pump]
        |
  [Sample Injector]
        |
 [Column: stationary phase]
        |
     [Detector]
        |
   [Computer: Chromatogram]
Remember: S-P-I-C-D-C
Solvent - Pump - Injector - Column - Detector - Computer

Instrumentation of HPLC

1. Mobile Phase Reservoir

It contains the mobile phase or solvent used for carrying the sample through the system.
Common mobile phases include:
  • Water
  • Methanol
  • Acetonitrile
  • Buffer solutions
  • Mixtures of water and organic solvents
The solvent should be pure, filtered and degassed.

2. Degasser

Dissolved gases present in the mobile phase may form bubbles and cause baseline noise or poor pump performance. Therefore, the mobile phase is degassed before entering the pump.
Methods of degassing include:
  • Vacuum degassing
  • Helium sparging
  • Ultrasonication

3. Pump

The pump delivers the mobile phase at a constant and reproducible flow rate under high pressure.
Functions:
  • Produces high pressure
  • Maintains constant flow rate
  • Delivers solvent through the column
Common flow rate: 0.5 to 2.0 mL/min
Types of pumps:
  • Reciprocating piston pump
  • Syringe pump
  • Pneumatic pump

4. Injector or Autosampler

The injector introduces a small and accurate volume of sample into the mobile phase stream.
  • Manual injection is commonly performed using a loop injector.
  • Autosampler injects samples automatically.
Usually, sample volume is in the range of 5 to 100 µL.

5. Column

The column is the heart of the HPLC system. It contains the stationary phase, where actual separation occurs.
Typical column:
Length: 10 to 30 cm
Internal diameter: 2.1 to 4.6 mm
Particle size: 3 to 10 µm
Common stationary phases:
  • Silica
  • C18 or octadecylsilane, ODS
  • C8
  • Phenyl
  • Ion-exchange resins
Most commonly used column: C18 column in reversed-phase HPLC.

6. Column Oven

It maintains a constant temperature of the column. Constant temperature improves reproducibility and separation.

7. Detector

The detector detects compounds eluting from the column and converts them into an electrical signal.
Common detectors:
DetectorUse
UV-Visible detectorMost common for drugs absorbing UV light
Photodiode array detectorGives absorbance at many wavelengths
Fluorescence detectorHighly sensitive for fluorescent compounds
Refractive index detectorUsed for compounds without UV absorption
Electrochemical detectorUsed for electroactive compounds
Mass spectrometric detectorUsed for identification and highly sensitive analysis

8. Data System

The computer records detector response as a chromatogram.
It provides:
  • Retention time
  • Peak area
  • Peak height
  • Identification of compounds
  • Quantitative estimation

Working Procedure

Preparation of mobile phase
            ↓
Filtration and degassing
            ↓
Column equilibration
            ↓
Injection of sample
            ↓
Separation inside column
            ↓
Detection of separated components
            ↓
Recording of chromatogram
            ↓
Identification and quantification

Explanation

  1. Mobile phase is prepared, filtered and degassed.
  2. The pump delivers mobile phase at high pressure.
  3. A measured volume of sample is injected.
  4. Components of the sample travel through the column.
  5. Each component interacts differently with the stationary phase.
  6. Components elute at different retention times.
  7. Detector produces peaks and the computer records a chromatogram.
  8. The compound is identified by retention time and quantified by peak area or peak height.

Chromatogram Diagram

Draw this easy diagram:
Detector
Response
   |
   |              Peak B
   |             /\
   |    Peak A  /  \          Peak C
   |     /\    /    \          /\
   |____/  \__/      \________/  \_______ Time
        tR1            tR2        tR3
  • Retention time (tR): Time taken by a compound to reach the detector after injection.
  • Peak area: Proportional to amount or concentration of compound.
  • Peak height: Also may be used for quantification.

Types of HPLC

1. Normal Phase HPLC

  • Stationary phase: Polar, usually silica
  • Mobile phase: Non-polar, such as hexane
  • Polar compounds are retained more strongly.

2. Reversed Phase HPLC

  • Stationary phase: Non-polar, such as C18 or C8
  • Mobile phase: Polar, such as water, methanol or acetonitrile
  • Non-polar compounds are retained more strongly.
  • It is the most widely used type in pharmaceutical analysis.

3. Ion Exchange HPLC

  • Separation is based on charge of ions.
  • Used for amino acids, proteins and ionic drugs.

4. Size Exclusion HPLC

  • Separation is based on molecular size.
  • Large molecules elute first.
  • Used for proteins, polymers and biomolecules.

5. Affinity Chromatography

  • Separation is based on specific biological interaction between analyte and stationary phase.
  • Used for enzymes, antibodies and proteins.

Modes of Elution

Isocratic Elution

The composition of mobile phase remains constant throughout the analysis.
Example: Methanol : Water = 60 : 40 throughout the run

Gradient Elution

The composition of mobile phase changes during analysis.
Example:
Start: Water : Acetonitrile = 90 : 10
Later: Water : Acetonitrile = 30 : 70
Gradient elution is useful for complex mixtures having compounds with widely different polarities.

Important Chromatographic Parameters

1. Retention Time (tR)

Time taken by an analyte to travel from injection point to detector.

2. Dead Time or Void Time (t0)

Time taken by an unretained compound to pass through the column.

3. Capacity Factor (k')

[ k' = \frac{t_R - t_0}{t_0} ]
It indicates the degree of retention of a compound.

4. Selectivity Factor (α)

It indicates the ability of a column to separate two compounds.
[ \alpha = \frac{k'_2}{k'_1} ]

5. Resolution (Rs)

Resolution indicates separation between two adjacent peaks.
[ R_s = \frac{2(t_{R2}-t_{R1})}{W_1+W_2} ]
For good separation, Rs should be 1.5 or more.

6. Theoretical Plates (N)

It indicates column efficiency.
[ N = 16\left(\frac{t_R}{W}\right)^2 ]
Higher value of N indicates better column efficiency.

Factors Affecting HPLC Separation

Write these points for extra marks:
  1. Composition and polarity of mobile phase
  2. pH of mobile phase
  3. Flow rate of mobile phase
  4. Type of stationary phase
  5. Particle size of stationary phase
  6. Column length and internal diameter
  7. Column temperature
  8. Sample concentration and injection volume
  9. Nature of analyte
  10. Detector wavelength

Applications of HPLC in Pharmaceutical Analysis

  1. Assay of drugs in bulk drug and dosage forms.
  2. Estimation of drug content in tablets, capsules, injections and syrups.
  3. Detection and quantification of impurities.
  4. Stability-indicating analysis of degradation products.
  5. Dissolution testing of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
  6. Bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites in blood, plasma and urine.
  7. Analysis of antibiotics, vitamins, steroids, alkaloids and amino acids.
  8. Separation of drugs from excipients in formulations.
  9. Content uniformity testing.
  10. Quality-control and validation studies.

Advantages

  1. High sensitivity and accuracy.
  2. Good precision and reproducibility.
  3. Rapid separation.
  4. Suitable for non-volatile and thermolabile compounds.
  5. Requires a small amount of sample.
  6. Can separate complex mixtures.
  7. Allows qualitative as well as quantitative analysis.
  8. Can be coupled with mass spectrometry, for example LC-MS.

Limitations

  1. Instrument is expensive.
  2. High-purity solvents are required.
  3. Regular maintenance is necessary.
  4. Column may be damaged by dirty samples or unsuitable mobile phase.
  5. Large volume of organic solvents may be required.

Final 5-Line Conclusion for Exam

HPLC is a highly efficient liquid chromatographic technique used for separation, identification and quantification of components in a mixture. It operates by pumping a liquid mobile phase under high pressure through a column containing stationary phase. Separation occurs because different compounds have different affinities for the stationary and mobile phases. The detector produces a chromatogram, where retention time is used for identification and peak area is used for quantification. HPLC is extensively used in pharmaceutical quality control, impurity analysis and stability studies.

30-Second Revision Trick

HPLC = “Liquid is pumped under high pressure through a column.”
Remember this sequence:
Solvent → Pump → Injector → Column → Detector → Computer
And remember the golden line:
Less attraction with column = comes out first. More attraction with column = comes out late.
For a long-answer question, draw the block diagram + chromatogram, then write: definition, principle, instrumentation, working, types, parameters, applications, advantages.
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