Separator Columns Solve Age Old Phase Removal Problem

Biotage has introduced its new Universal Phase Separator, a flexible alternative to the traditional glass funnel separation of immiscible liquids. These columns are fitted with a selectively permeable insert that separates aqueous phases from organic solvents under gravity, solving the age old problem of how to remove an upper organic phase from a lower aqueous phase during a traditional liquid-liquid extraction process, without creating additional process steps.

The design allows the organic phase to pass through the internal frit wherever it is located, providing a universal approach to separating two liquid phases, while its one-size-fits-all approach enables any volume under 80 ml to be processed in one step, or larger volumes by serial batches. Made from inert proprietary polymers, the Biotage Universal Phase Separators come in an easy-to-use kit form and refill packs, ready to use in seconds straight out of the box.

“Biotage Universal Phase Separators are the modern day alternative to separating with the glass separating funnel. Ideal for working with a range of organic solvents or in parallel, this product is economical, flexible and extremely simple to use. There are no moving parts, with nothing to prime, it’s all achieved by fundamental physical principles and clever product design,” said Dr. Sunil Rana, Product Manager Chemistry Applications and Resins and Work-Up Products at Biotage.

Biotage, +46 18 56 57 10 (Europe), +1 800 446 4752 North America toll free), +81 422 28 1233 (Japan), +46 18 56 57 10 (other areas), www.biotage.com.