Separating Substances: Identifying Food Dyes with TLC Background The color of food is an integral part of our culture and enjoyment of life. Who would deny the mouth-watering appeal of a deep-pink strawberry ice cream on a hot summer’s day or a golden Thanksgiving turkey garnished with fresh green parsley? Even early civilizations such as the Romans recognized that people "eat with their eyes" as well as their palates. Saffron and other spices were often used to provide a rich yellow color
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PAPER AND THIN-LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY Lab 47 Michael Stravino‚ CHM 2211L‚ June 3‚ 2012 Abstract Thin-Layer Chromatography and Paper Chromatography can be used to identify identical compounds‚ unknown compounds‚ the number of components in a mixture‚ as well as other important uses not explored in this laboratory. This experiment explores these techniques to identify an unknown amino acid by TLC and analyze food colors using paper chromatography. By using 2.0 mL of dimethoxyethane and 18 mL of
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TLC FULL LAB REPORT Objective: The purpose of this experiment was to identify compounds in a mixture by Rf values and to determine the best solvent to use. Also is the analysis of mixtures before‚ during and separation. Possible solvents: Hexane MW- 86.17 g/mol Hazards-flammable‚ harmful if swallowed Melting pt / boiling pt (degree Celsius) - 69 Density-.6548 g/ml [pic] Methanol MW-32.04 g/mol Hazards- flammable‚ eye irritant Melting pt / boiling pt- 65 Density-.7918 g/ml [pic]
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In this TLC lab‚ we explored the relative polarities of Acetylsalicylic Acid‚ Ibuprofen‚ Acetaminophen‚ and Caffeine based on their functional groups. The most overall polar analgesic is considered to be the analgesic that contained the most polar function groups. The amine and amide functional groups are the most polar. In this experiment‚ we found that both these functional groups are found in Caffeine. As a result‚ Caffeine was the most polar out of Acetylsalicylic Acid‚ Ibuprofen‚ Acetaminophen
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advantages and disadvantages in using a TLC sheet of a different length. For example‚ it becomes a disadvantage if the TLC sheet in this lab was 5 cm shorter. If this were the case‚ then (Sample A) would not have shown up or the second spot of unknown substance #3. Moreover‚ the unknown substance‚ which consists of (Sample A‚ would be incorrectly identified as a pure substance and/or as consisting of only (Sample D). Contrary to using a shorter TLC sheet‚ a longer TLC sheet might allow more substances
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chromatography (TLC) is an extremely valuable analytical technique. It provides a rapid separation of compounds‚ and gives an indication of the number and nature of the components of a mixture. TLC can also be used to identify compounds by comparison with known samples‚ to check the purity of a compound‚ or to monitor the progress of a reaction‚ an extraction‚ or a purification procedure. This experiment will introduce you to the mechanics of TLC‚ and the chemical principles behind it. TLC is normally
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Post lab Questions 1. 3-decanone will have a higher Rf value than 3-decanol‚ toluene will have a higher Rf value than benzoic acid‚ and cyclooctane will have a higher Rf value than cycloctanone. This is because they are not as polar as the compounds with lower Rf values‚ the compounds that are most polar tend to stay longer with the polar adsorbent‚ while the least polar compound travels with the eluent that is lower in polarity. 2. TLC in today’s experiment stands for Thin Layer Chromatography
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16 Application of TLC in the Isolation and Analysis of Flavonoids Marica Medi-Šari‚ Ivona Jasprica‚ c c Ana Mornar‚ and Željan Maleš CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................ 405 16.1.1 Chemistry‚ Biochemistry‚ and Medicinal Significance of the Flavonoids.......................................................................... 405 16.1.2 Brief Overview of Use of TLC in the Analysis of Flavonoids in Plants ........
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IDENTIFICATION OF UNKNOWN SOLUTIONS USING TLC CHROMATOGRAPHY Purpose: To become familiar with the principles and terminology of TLC chromatography to identify an unknown molecule based on comparisons with known laboratory standards and Rf factors. Background Thin Layer Chromatography: Chromatography is a sophisticated method of separating and identifying mixtures of two or more compounds. The separation is accomplished by the distribution of the mixture between two phases: one that
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SCIENCE SBT 4534 ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR FUNCTIONAL FOODS & NUTRACEUTICALS LABORATORY REPORT LAB 2: FAT & OIL FROM OIL-SEEDS: PART II THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS (TLC) COORDINATORS: ASSOC. PROF. DR. JAMALUDDIN BIN MOHD DAUD ABDUL AZIM ADNAN 1016741 INTRODUCTION TLC chromatography or thin layer chromatography is a type of planar chromatography. TLC is routinely used by researcher in the field of phyto-chemicals‚ biochemistry etc. to identify
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