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The feasibility of using simulated moving bed (SMB) chromatography for the chiral separation of a racemic epoxide with Chiralcel-OD as the stationary phase is demonstrated on a semi-preparative scale. Operating conditions for the separation are chosen with the help of a simple chart that depicts visually the interrelationships between the system flow rates and the SMB design criteria. The 12 column (each 100 mm×16 mm ID) SMB system continuously resolved the racemic mixture at a rate of 11.5 g/24 hr into streams with 95% and 94.4% e.e. (enantiomeric excess). A comparison of the SMB process with an optimized multiple-injection conventional chromatographic separation showed similar specific production rates for both methods, but a seven-fold lower solvent consumption for the SMB.
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Küsters, E., Gerber, G. & Antia, F.D. Enantioseparation of a chiral epoxide by simulated moving bed chromatography using Chiralcel-OD. Chromatographia 40, 387–393 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02269900
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