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IN recent studies we were concerned with the detection of traces of nor-adrenaline in preparations of adrenaline derived from natural sources. Colorimetric methods1,2 proved to be of limited value with low concentrations of nor-adrenaline; but excellent results were obtained with paper chromatography, using modifications of the methods described by James and others3,4. The adrenaline samples are dissolved in methanol containing a minimum quantity of hydrochloric acid, and then transferred to paper strips for descending chromatography, or to circular disks of filter paper for chromatography by Rutter's technique5. Water-saturated phenol is used as the developing solvent in an atmosphere of hydrochloric acid4. The paper chromatograms are then dried and sprayed with an appropriate colour reagent.
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GLAZKO, A., DILL, W. A Colour Reaction distinguishing between Adrenaline and nor-Adrenaline on Paper Chromatograms. Nature 168, 32 (1951). https://doi.org/10.1038/168032b0
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