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REVIEW ARTICLE Vishal Modi et.al / IJIPSR / 4 (3), 2016, 384-407
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A REVIEW ON VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF
HIGH PERFORMENCE THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY
(HPTLC) IN PHARMACEUTICALS
1Vishal Modi*, 2SanchitaBhatkar, 3Parixit Prajapati, 4TarashankarBasuri
1,4Head of Department, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSR College of Pharmacy, sayli road, silvassa-396230, INDIA
2Department of Quality Assurance Techniques, SSR College of Pharmacy, sayli road, silvassa-396230, INDIA
3Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSR College of Pharmacy, sayli road,
silvassa-396230, INDIA
Corresponding Author:
Vishal Modi
Head of Department, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
SSR College of Pharmacy,
sayli road, silvassa-396230, INDIA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 9824931330
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Abstract
High performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) is automated and sophisticated form of thin layer
chromatography (TLC). For the past few decades, due to the vast chemical diversity compounds natural
sources have been gaining importance. This led to phenomenally increase in the demand for herbal drug
medicines and need has been felt for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of herbal drugs. Using
modern analytical techniques, it need small amount of sample for detection. This review has an attempt to
focus on the application of HPTLC with some examples of drugs, herbal drugs and
formulations analyzed by HPTLC.
Keywords: High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Drugs, Herbal formulation.
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INTRODUCTION
Chromatography means the group techniques used for the separation of a complex mixture of
compounds by their distribution between two phases, was invented by Russian botanist Mikhail
Semyonovich Tswetin 1901, during his research on plant pigments. Other separation method is
not as powerful and applicable as in chromatography. It is the most simple, versatile technique
which is employed in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis. The fact that has genuine
reasons is,
1) To all types of chromatography and material, sensitive methods of detection are available that
can be separated in small quantities, in which it identified and assayed from the complex
mixtures.
2) relatively, chromatographic separations are fast and completion of an analysis can be done in a
short interval of time.
Finally, to achieve good accuracy and precision the procedure is well established to controlled
and the apparatus is well maintained[1].
High performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) basically depends upon the full
capabilities of thin layer chromatography (TLC). As it is useful in analysis of qualitative method
and it combines the art with quickness at a moderate cost of chromatography[2].
The parameters that affect the separation of individual constituents present in a complex mixture
in which it includes: partition coefficient, retention factor and capacity factor of the individual
constitutes on the plate, selectivity of the mobile phase and stationary phase to the solutes, and
height of the plate that decide the separation efficiency and also the resolution of the individual
constituents within a complex mixture.
The partition coefficient is the analytes molar concentration in the stationary phase to that in
the mobile phase.
Retention factor Rf , a fundamental qualitative value and is expressed as the ratio of migration
distances of a mix relative to the mobile phase.
Capacity factor k, a fundamental characteristic that determines its qualitative chromatographic
behaviour and it can be shown as the ratio of the retention time in stationary phase to that in
mobile phase and is influenced by chemical nature of two phases[3].
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The efficacy of separating two components from mixture in a chromatogram is termed as
resolution and is influenced by the selectivity of the individual components between the stationary
and the mobile phase [1,4].
PRINCIPLE
HPTLC take place with high speed capillary flow range of the mobile phase. There are three main
steps that includes,
Sample to analysed to chromatogram layer volume precision and suitable position are
achieved by use of suitable instrument
Solvent migrates the planned distance in layer by capillary action in this process sample
separated in its components.
Densitometer is used for scanning separation tracks with light beam in visible or UV region.
FEATURES OF HPTLC [4,5]
Several analysts works simultaneously.
Lower analysis time and less cost per analysis.
Cost effective.
No prior treatment for solvents (filtration and degassing).
Per sample low mobile-phase consumption.
Visual detection possible.
Compounds unabsorbed by UV are detected by post chromatographic derivatization.
Several analysts work simultaneously on the system.
Availability of a good range of the stationary phases with unique selectivity. Chromatographic
layer requires no regeneration as TLC/HPTLC plates are disposable.
Repetition of densitometric evaluation of the same sample under different conditions can be
achieved by not repeating the chromatography for optimize quantification.
Samples rarely require clean up.
Minimum use of solvent because the required amount of mobile phase on each sample is
small.
Accuracy and precision of quantification is high.
Use of different universal and selective detection methods [4].
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Advantages
samples can be detected in quantities such as nano-gram range,
due to automation minimum handling and human errors,
better accuracy and sensitivity.
Disadvantages
bulky instrumentation, require large space, has many folds expensive,
requires stringent condition of operation like dust free environment, and
technically skilled person with the knowledge [1,5].
STATIONARY PHASE:
HPTLC uses small particles along with a distribution of narrow size in HPTLC plates and as
a result with a homogenous layers smooth surface can be obtained.
Smaller plates dimensions having 10 × 10 or 10 × 20 cm are uses in HPTLC with significantly
decreased development distance (6 cm) and analysis time of 7–20 min.
HPTLC plates provide improved resolution and in situ quantification, higher detection
sensitivity and are used for industrial pharmaceutical analysis.
Normal phase adsorption TLC on silica gel along with a less polar mobile phase, such as
chloroform– methanol, has been mostly used. Hydrocarbon- impregnated silica gel plates,
lipophilic C-18, C-8, C-2; phenyl chemically-modified silica gel phases; developed with a
more polar aqueous mobile phase.
Other pre-coated layers are used that includes cellulose, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide,
magnesium silicate, polyamide, kieselguhr, ion exchangers, and polar modified silica gel
layers containing bonded amino, diols, cyano, and thiol groups. Optical isomer separations are
carried out on a chiral layer which can be produced from C-18 modified silica gel
impregnated with a Cu (II) salt and an pure hydroxyproline derivative on a silica layer with a
chiral selector such as brucine, on molecularly imprinted a-agonists polymer, or on cellulose
with mobile phases having added chiral selectors.
To prepare layers, mixtures of sorbents have been used with special selectivity properties.
HPTLC plates need to be stored under appropriate conditions[6].
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MOBILE PHASE:
Basically, the selection of mobile phase is depends upon adsorbent material used as stationary
phase and physical as well as chemical properties of analyte. General mobile-phase systems
are used based on their diverse selectivity properties are methylene chloride, diethyl ether, and
chloroform combined individually or together with hexane being a strength-adjusting solvent
for normal-phase TLC. For strength adjustment methanol, acetonitrile, and tetra hydro furan
mixed with water in reversed-phase TLC.
Ion pairing seperations are done on C-18 layers with a mobile phase that is methanol–0.1 M
acetate buffer (pH 3.5) containing 25 mM sodium pentane sulfonate (15:4.5). Accurate
volumetric measurements of components of the mobile phase must be performed precisely
and separately in adequate volumetric glassware and shaken to ensure proper mixing of the
content. With the help of suitable precised micropipette volumes are measured smaller than 1
ml. Volumes larger than 20 ml are measured with appropriate size of a graduated cylinder. To
minimize volume errors, developing solvents are prepared that is sufficient for one working
day[6].
CLASSIFICATION OF HPTLC:
Figure no.1: Classification of HPTLC
HPTLC techniques are classified into four classes i.e. Classical, High performance, Ultra thin-
layer and preparative chromatography. They differ in the particle size distribution and thickness
of the sorbent layers with classical TLC. For classical, high-performance and preparative thin-
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layer chromatography, the mean particle sizes are 5, 12, and 25 μm respectively, whereas Ultra-
thin layer chromatography have a monolithic layer with 1–2 um macro-pores[7]. The thickness of
the sorbent layers which is 0.5–2 mm, 10 um, 200 um, 250 um for preparative, ultra-thin, high-
performance, and classical sorbent layers, respectively[8].
Common Methodology for HPTLC Analysis: For a qualitative and quantitative analysis
method development in thin-layer chromatography is the most significant steps. During a
new analytical procedure, always starts with wide literature survey[9] i.e. primary
information about the physicochemical characteristics and nature of the sample that
includes structure, polarity, volatility and solubility[10].
Selection of the stationary phase-
Stationary phase selection depends upon the type of compounds to be separated[11]. HPTLC
plates provide advanced and improved resolution and in situ quantification and detection of
higher sensitivity[12,13].
Mobile phase selection and optimization-
The selection of mobile phase is depend upon an stationary phase adsorbent material and
physical and chemical properties of analyte[14,15].
The Table no. 1 gives the details of mobile phase that is used in detection of some chemical
compounds.
Table no. 1: Mobile phase generally used in detection of some chemical compounds
Sr.
No.
Chemical Compounds Mobile Phase
1. Polar compounds:
Anthraglycosides, Arbutin,
Alkaloids, Cardiac Glycosides,
Bitter Principles, Flavonoids,
Saponin.
Ethyl Acetate: Methanol: Water [100:13.5:10]
2. Lipophilic Compounds:
Essential oils, Terpenes,
Coumarin, Napthoquinons,
Toluene: Ethyl Acetate [93:7]
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Velpotriate
3. Alkaloids Toluene: Ethyl Acetate: Diethyl Amine [70:20:10]
4. Flavonoids Ethyl Acetate: Formic Acid: Glacial Acetic Acid: Water
[100:11:11:26]
5. Saponins Chloroform: Glacial Acetic Acid: Methanol: Water
[64:32:12:8]
6. Coumarins Diethyl Ether: Toluene [1:1] Saturated with 10% Acetic
Acid
7. Cardiac Gylcosides Ethyl Acetate: Methanol: Water [1000:13.5:10] Or
[81:11:8]
8. Bitter Drugs Ethyl Acetate: Methanol: Water [ 77:15:8]
9. Essential Oils Toluene: Ethyl Acetate [93:7]
10. Lignans Chloroform: Methanol: Water [70:30:4]
Chloroform: Methanol [90:10]
Toluene: Ethyl Acetate [70:30]
11. Pigments Ethyl Acetate: Formic Acid: Glacial Acetic Acid: Water
[100:11:11:26]
12. Pungent Testing Toluene: Ethyl Acetate [70:30]
13. Terpenes Chloroform: Methanol: Water [65:25:4]
14. Triterpens Ethyl Acetate: Formic Acid: Formic Acid [50:50:15]
Toluene: Chloroform: Ethanol [40:40:10]
PROTOCOL USED FOR DRUG ANALYSIS[1]:
1. Selection of Chromatographic Layer
2. Sample and Standard Preparation
3. Activation of Precoated Plates
4. Application of Sample and Standard
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5. Selection of Mobile Phase
6. Preconditioning (Chamber Saturation)
Figure no. 2: Steps involved in HPTLC
1. Selection of Chromatographic Layer
With different supporting materials i.e. plastic, aluminium, sorbent layers and glass, the precoated
plates are available in different thickness and formats. Usually plates with solvent thickness of
100–250 mm are usually available for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Commonly available precoated plates are:
More than 80% of analysis is done on silica gel 60F plates.
Aluminum oxide: Basic substances, alkaloids and steroids are available.
Microcrystalline cellulose: Basically Amino acids, sugars, antibiotics are available
RP-2, RP-8and RP-18: These are the chemically modified silica gel plates commonly used for
analysis of steroids, carotenoids, fatty acids, and cholesterol.
2. Sample and Standard Preparation
From impurities, low signal-to-noise ratio, straight base line and improvement of limit of
detection (LOD) are employed to avoid interference. If noise contribution from the electrical and
optical noise can be lowered then an increase in signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio can be resulted. Below
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250 nm, the main cause of signal variation. Reduction of layer thickness from 0.25 to 0.15 mm is
an alternative and preferred method of maintaining the light flux for a favourable S/N ratio.
Solvents used for sample preparations are ammonia, methanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate,
methylene chloride or acetic acid.
A good solvent system is one that does not put anything on the solvent front, but moves all
components of the mixture off the baseline. Between Rf 0.15 and 0.85 range, the peaks of interest
should be resolved. The elution power of the mobile phase depends on a property called eluent
strength[16]. The more non-polar the compound, the faster it will elute than that to the polar.
3. Activation of Precoated Plates
Freshly open box of plates does not require any activation. Plates which are kept on hand for long
time requires activation. The plates is activated by placing the plates in an oven at 110–120°C for
300 prior to spotting. Aluminium sheets should be placed in between two glass plates and kept in
oven at 110–120°C for 15 min[17].
4. Application of Sample and Standard
The concentration range is 0.1–1 mg/ml; above this ranges it lead to poor separation. Sample and
standard can be sprayed or applied with nitrogen gas sprays on TLC plates as bands or spot by
using automatic sample applicator[18].
With sufficiently high concentration of analyte, Pharmaceutical preparation is simply dissolved in
a suitable solvent that will solubilize the analyte[17,20]. It is a critical step of application of the
sample and to obtain good resolution for quantification in HPTLC[18]. Sample application
techniques depend on factors like the type of workload, sample matrix and time
constraints[19,20].
5. Selection of Mobile Phase
Poor grade of solvent used in mobile phases preparation was found to decrease resolution, Rf
reproducibility and spot definition. It also based on one’s own experience and literature. Taking
into consideration, sorbent layer mobile phase and the chemical properties of the analytes should
be chosen. Using three or four components in mobile phase should be avoided as it is often
difficult to get the reproducible ratios of different components[21].
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6. Preconditioning (Chamber Saturation)
On the separation profile, chamber saturation has pronounced influence. High Rf values are cause
by unsaturated chamber. Filter paper lining for 30 min prior to development in saturated chamber
leads to uniform distribution of solvent vapours and less solvent requires for the sample to
travel[22].
7. Chromatographic Development and Drying
Although chromatogram development is the most crucial step in the HPTLC procedure14. In twin-
trough or horizontal-development chambers, HPTLC plates are developed. For the best
reproducibility, saturated twin-trough chambers are fitted with filter paper. Twin-through
chamber avoids solvent vapour preloading and humidity[23,24]. It is, therefore, for completely
automatic development the AMD system (Automated multiple developments) is now available. In
classical sense with fixed plate positioning the development is always made ascending, and on
each run only 8 ml mobile phase have been used. The distance of development is determined by
the time control. Until all chromatographic steps have been completed the chamber is not opened.
8. Detection and Visualization
Under detection of UV light is first step and is non-destructive. Spots of fluorescent compounds
can be seen at 254 nm i.e. short wave length or at 366 nm i.e. long wave length. Fluorescent
stationary phase such as silica gel GF, spots of non-fluorescent compounds can be used. Non-UV-
absorbing compounds being visualized by using 0.1% iodine solution. If individual component
does not respond to UV, then derivatization is needed with visualizing agent.
By quenching of fluorescence due to UV light (200-400 nm) detection of separated compounds
on the sorbent layers is enhanced. This process is commonly known as Fluorescence quenching.
Visualization at UV 254 nm: F254 should be described as phosphorescence quenching. In this
instance, after the source of excitation is removed the fluorescence stays for a short period. It is
longer than 10 seconds but, very short lived. With UV wavelength at 254 nm, F254 fluorescent
indicator is excited and emits green fluorescence. Compounds that absorb radiation at 254 nm
reduce this emission on the layer, and the compound zones are located where a dark violet spot on
a green background is observed. This quenching is caused with conjugated double bonds by all
compounds. Anthraglycosides, coumarins, flavonoids, propyl phenols in essential oils, some
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alkaloid type such as indole, isoquinoline and quinoline alkaloids etc. should be detected under
254 nm[15,25].
Visualization at UV 366 nm: F 366 should be described as Fluorescence quenching. In this after
the source of excitation is removed, instance the fluorescence does not remains21. This quenching
is shown by all anthraglycosides, coumarins, flavonoids, phenolcarboxylic acids, some alkaloid
types (Rauwolfia, Ipecacuanha alkaloids)[15].
Visualization at white light: By viewing their natural color in daylight (White light) zone
containing separated compounds can be detected[26].
Derivatization:
Derivatization is a procedural technique that modifies functionality of an analyte’s to enable
chromatographic separations[27]. Derivatization can be performed either by spraying the plates
with a suitable reagent[28,29]. For better reproducibility, immersion is the preferred
derivatization technique.
Quantification:
Sample and standard sample should be chromatographed on same plate and after development,
chromatogram is scanned. Densitometry is a simplest way of quantifying the desired sample
components directly applied on the plate. The resolution of compounds to be separated on the
chromo-plate is followed by measuring the optical density of the separated spots directly on the
plate. Under the same condition the sample amounts are determined by comparing them to a
standard curve from reference materials. The evaluation of original data using the conventional
methods of scanning by measuring the transmitted light by the optical density as a function of the
concentration of the sample or standard that is delivered on stationary phase. The scanning
densitometer is an advanced workstation for evaluation of TLC/HPTLC and by measuring the
objects by absorbance of fluorescence[30].
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF HPLTC:
HPTLC is widely used and applied methods for the analysis in clinical chemistry, biochemistry,
pharmaceutical industries, forensic chemistry, food and drug analysis, environmental analysis,
cosmetology and also in other areas. Due to its various and number of advantages. Other than this
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include simplicity, low costs, high sample capacity, parallel analysis of samples, rapid results and
multiple detection. Le Roux et al[31] evaluated that in clinical trials, HPTLC technique is used for
determination of salbutamol serum levels and established as a proper method for determining
samples from the serum. In HPTLC, many lipids have also been analyzed and studied; 20
different lipid subclasses were separated with the reproducible and promising results. Related to
clinical medicine many reports on studies have already been published in many journals. In the
analysis of drugs in serum and other tissues HPTLC is now strongly recommended[32].
Applications of HPTLC include quantification of active ingredient and herbal drugs, phyto-
chemical and biomedical analysis, fingerprinting of formulations, and check of presence of
adulterants in the formulations.
HPTLC IN PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS:
HPTLC is also used in many pharmaceutical preparations and dosage forms for analyzing the
purity and efficacy. Puranik et al developed and in solid dosage form a simultaneous
determination of ofloxacin and ornidazole has been done which is a simple, rapid and accurate
chromatographic methods (HPLC and HPTLC). The amount of ofloxacin and ornidazole
determined as percentage of label claimed that was found to be 100.23% and 99.61% with mean
percent recoveries that is 100.47 and 99.32%, respectively. Both these methods are simple,
precise, accurate, selective, and rapid and also successfully applied for the determination of
prepared mixtures and tablets and capsules[33]. In pharmaceutical preparations method was
established for analysis of celecoxib, etoricoxib, and valdecoxib. Małgorzata Starek et al reported
that the procedure can be used for selective analysis of drugs, and from auxiliary substances
repeatable results are obtained without interference[34]. HPTLC method was used to analyze
samples of fixed-dose tablets of lamivudine, stavudine, and nevirapine[35]. Accurate and precise
two simple HPTLC methods were established in Mexicord capsules for the determination of
mexiletine hydrochloride[36]. Determination of olanzapine on silica gel 60F252 layers uses
mobile phase as a methanol-ethyl acetate (0.8+0.2, v/v) developed and validated for quantitative
analysis[37]. Further, both as a bulk drug and in tablet formulation analysis paracetamol,
diclofenac potassium, and famotidine was developed and validated[38].
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According to the ICH guidelines the method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision,
specificity, and robustness. This method is readily used for QC and stability testing of different
dosage forms like tablets and capsules, and also for bulk drug analysis of omeprazole[39,40].
HPTLC APPLICATIONS IN DRUG ANALYSIS
The details regarding HPTLC determination of pharmaceutical products in various formulations
are given in Table 2.
Table no. 2: HPTLC determination of pharmaceutical products in various formulations
Drug Dosage form Technique used Reference
Moxonidine Tablet Stationary phase:Silica gel, 60F 254
Mobile phase:
methanol:toluene:triethylamine(4:6:0.1(v/v/v).
Densitometricquantification at 266 nm.
Kakde et
al.,
2012
Cefixime
Trihydrate and
Ambroxol
Hydrochloride
Pharmaceutical
dosage form
Stationary phase: silica gel 60 F254.
Mobile phase: acetonitrile:methanol:triethylamine
(8.2:1:0.8, v/v/v).
Densitometricmeasurements of spots at 254 nm
Deshpande
et al.,
2010
Ofloxacin and
Ornidazole
Solid dosage
Form
Stationary phase: silica gel60F254.
Mobile phase: dichloromethane:
methanol: 25% ammonia solution (9.5:1:3 drops v/v)
Detection was carried out at 318 nm. The mean R f value
of ofloxacin and ornidazole
was found to be 0.16 and 0.56, 0.78
Puranik et
al.,
2011
Mexiletine
Hydrochloride
Mexicord
Capsules
Stationary phase: horizontal chambers on RP C18F254s
and normal phase amino (NH2) HPTLC.
Mobile phase: chloroform:tetrahydrofuran: hexane:
ethylamine (3:2:5:0.1 v/v/v/v).
Densitometricmeasurements were achieved in the UV
Pietra et
al.,
2011
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mode at 217 nm.
Olanzapine Formulations Stationary phase: silica gel 60F254.
Mobile phase: methanol:ethylacetate (8:2, v/v).
Olanzapine was quantified by densitometric analysis at
285 nm.
Patel et al.,
2010
Omeprazole Capsule dosage
Form
Stationary phase: silica gel 60F254.
Mobile phase: chloroform:methanol (9:1v/v).
Densitometric analysis at 302 nm .Rf
value of 0.39 +/- 0.12.
Jha et al.,
2010
Lamotrigine Tablets Stationary phase: silica gel 60F254.
Mobile phase: toluene:acetone:ammonia (3:7:0.5, v/v/v).
Densitometric detection at
312 nm.
Koba et al.
2013
Exemestane Bulk and
pharmaceutical
dosage form
Stationary phase:silica gel 60 F254.
Mobile phase: chloroform:methanol(9.2:0.8 (v/v).
Densitometric scanning at 247 nm.
Mane et al.,
2010
Itraconazole Bulk drug and
in
pharmaceutical
dosage form.
Stationary phase: aluminium plate precoated with silica
gel 60F254.
Mobile phase: Toluene:Chloroform:Methanol [5:5:1.5
(v/v)].
Densitometric analysis at 260 nm. Rf 0.52 ± 0.02.
Parikh et
al.,
2011
Aceclofenac Tablet
formulation
Stationary phase: Aluminium backed silica gel 60 F254
plate.
Mobile phase: toluene: ethyl acetate: glacial acetic acid,
(6:4:0.02v/v.
Densitometry analysis at 282 nm.
Suganthi et
al.,
2013
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HPTLC IN HERBAL PRODUCTS:
HPTLC is an ideal screening tool for adulterations and for evaluation and monitoring of
cultivation, extraction processes and testing of stability. Diterpenoids 1β,3α,8β-trihydroxy-
pimara-15-ene(A),6α,11,12,16-tetrahydroxy-7-oxo-abieta-8,11,13-triene (B) and 2α,19-
dihydroxy-pimara-7,15-diene (C) are used as chemical markers for the standardization of
Photiniaintegrifolia plant extracts[41].
A simple HPTLC method has been developed for the simultaneous determination of isovitexin,
orientin, vitexin and isoorientin both pure and in commercial samples of bamboo-leaf flavonoids
and is also used for manufacturing QC of bamboo-leaf flavonoids[42]. Many reports present the
evidence of utilization of fingerprinting analysis in HPLTC of natural origin of drugs, thus the
increasing acceptance of natural products is well suited and provide the core scaffolds for future
drugs[43-49].
Table no. 3 HPTLC determination of herbal plants
Active
constituent
Herbal plant Technique used Uses
Androgphlide
and
Wedalolactone
Andrographispaniculata
and Eclipta alba
Stationary phase: Precoated s ilica gel 60
F254 plates.
Mobile phase: Toluene: Acetone:
Formic Acid (9:6:1)
Detection wavelength: 254nm
Hepato-protective
formulations
Phyllanthin
and
Hypophyllanth
in
Phyllanthus Stationary phase: Per activated silica gel
60 F254 plates.
Mobile phase: Hexane: Acetone: Ethyl
Acetate (24:12:8)
Detection wavelength: 580 nm
Rf value: 0.24 and 0.29
Viral infections, liver
disorders, bacterial
infections.
Eugenol Ocimum sanctum Stationary phase: Aluminium-blacked Cardiopathy, Blood
disorders, Asthma,
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silica gel 60 F254 plates.
Mobile phase: Toluene: Ethyl Acetate:
Formic Acid
(90:10:1v/v)
Densitometric measurement: 280nm. Rf
value is 0.77
Bronchitis, Skin
diseases.
Hyperforin Hypericumperforatum Stationary phase: silica gel 60 F254
plates.
Mobile phase: Petroleum Ether: Ethyl
Acetate (90:10)
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-depressant,
Healing agent
Corosolic acid Lagerstroemia speciosa Mobile phase: Chloroform: Methanol
(9:1)
Plates scanned at 20nm
Antidiabetic activity
Harding grass Phalarisaquatical Stationary phase: silica gel 60 F254
precoated zone HPTLC glass
Mobile phase: Acetate: Chloroform: 7N
NH4OH in Methanol (8:2:2,v/v/v)
Bladder diseases
Valerenic Acid Valerianajatamansi
and Valerianaofficinalis
Stationary phase: Precoated silica gel
60F254Aluminum plates Mobile phase:
Hexane: Ethyl Acetate: Acetic Acid
(80:20:0.5 v/v)
Anddensitometric determination was
carried out after derivatization with
anisaldehyde–sulphuric acid reagent at
700 nm, in absorption–reflectance mode.
Sedative and
spasmolytic activity
Rutin Amaranthusspinosus
Linn
Stationary phase: silica gel 60
F254 HPTLC plates
Mobile phase: Ethyl Acetate:
Formicacid: Methanol: Distilled water in
Antidiabetic,
antithrombotic,
antiinflammatory,
and anticarcinogenic
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the proportion 10:0.9:1.1:1.7 (v/v). activity.
HPTLC IN OTHER FIELDS:
In recent years, the developing world shows HPTLC as a globally accepted practical solution for
characterization of small molecules in quality assessment. It is used for steroids, pesticides and
purity control of chemicals[50] and also used for analysis of vitamins, water-soluble food dyes,
pesticides in fruits and vegetables and also in other stuff[51,52] the analysis of stem cell lipids by
offline HPTLC-MALDI-TOF MS. Other than this Chemicals of forensic concern[53,54]
including abuse drugs, adulterations, poisons, chemical weapons, and illicit drugs are also
detected.
HPTLC AS BIOMARKER IN PHARMACOGNOSTICAL RESEARCH:
Indian Systems of Medicine has been performed for various pharmacological activities such as
hepatoproctative[55] in many plants HPTLC analysis is carried out. It used as a rapid method to
control raw plant material quality and formulations based on the Lawsoniainermis plant[56].
Micheliachampaca L. is commonly known as champa that is a reservoir of numerous bio-
markers[57].
HPTLC method for the estimation of curcumin can be used routinely with good reliability and
reproducibility in marketed turmeric powder[58]. HPTLC method is also a very powerful tool for
identification of adulterants in herbal products which is based on the characteristic image
produced and for determining the presence and the quantification of both inadvertent substitution
as well as intentional adulteration of prescription drugs.
HPTLC IN THE FORENSIC SCIENCES
Thiopental is used as an induction agent as general anesthesia and also manage the intracranial
pressure in traumatic brain injuries. The potential for accidental or intentional abuse of thiopental
is high because of rapid onset of action. A HPTLC method has been reported for the thiopental
evaluation in the post-mortem blood by simple and rapid HPTLC. High amount of thiopental in
post-mortem blood which can help to conclude that fatal doses of thiopental caused the death is
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revealed analysis of toxicological. Exstesy tablets, seized from around Jakarta by narcotic police,
were physically characterized and chemical profiled by HPTLC-densitometry[59].
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