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The staining of a TLC plate with iodine vapor is among the oldest methods for the visualization of
organic compounds. It is based upon the observation that iodine has a high affinity for both
unsaturated and aromatic compounds.
Preparation: A chamber may be assembled as follows: To 100 mL wide mouth jar (with cap) is added
a piece of filter paper and few crystals of iodine. Iodine has a high vapor pressure for a solid and the
chamber will rapidly become saturated with iodine vapor. Insert your TLC plate and allow it to remain
within the chamber until it develops a light brown color over the entire plate. Commonly, if your
compound has an affinity for iodine, it will appear as a dark brown spot on a lighter brown background.
Carefully remove the TLC plate at this point and gently circle the spots with a dull pencil. The iodine
will not remain on the TLC plate for long periods of time so circling these spots is necessary if one
wishes to refer to these TLC's at a later date.
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FranIodine is used in thin layer chromatography as a visualization reagent because it can react with compounds to form colored products, making it easier to see and interpret the separated components on the plate. It is particularly effective for visualizing non-volatile compounds that would not be easily detected otherwise.
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Distinguish between TLC and hptlc?
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