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SS Whelk Columns

SS Whelk Columns are Pirkle-type chiral HPLC columns based on the S,S selector configuration for enantiomeric separation, pharmaceutical enantiomer analysis and API impurity profiling.

Esteve Whelk-O chiral HPLC column product image

What are SS Whelk Columns?

SS Whelk Columns are Pirkle-type chiral HPLC columns based on the S,S selector configuration for enantiomeric separation, pharmaceutical enantiomer analysis and API impurity profiling.

SS Whelk Columns use π–π interaction, hydrogen bonding, dipole interaction and steric fit to discriminate enantiomers. They are useful in normal phase, polar organic and selected reversed-phase methods and can complement polysaccharide chiral phases when racemates need alternate selectivity.

Technology, mechanism and applications

SS Whelk Columns use π–π interaction, hydrogen bonding, dipole interaction and steric fit to discriminate enantiomers. They are useful in normal phase, polar organic and selected reversed-phase methods and can complement polysaccharide chiral phases when racemates need alternate selectivity.

  • Method development and replacement screening support
  • Pharmaceutical QC, impurity profiling and research laboratories
  • Typical analytes include APIs, intermediates, ionic compounds, racemates and polar analytes depending on family
  • Storage and care: use compatible solvents, filter mobile phases and follow validated laboratory procedures.

Technical support

For product selection, dimensions and method transfer support, contact Akira Analytical Solutions Pvt. Ltd..

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Available catalog specifications

Product nameChemistryParticle sizeDimensionCatalog number
(S,S) Whelk-O 1 Guard Kit (3 qty)10mm x 3mm, 5um, *guard holder sold separatelyWHELK-O1510 mm x 3 mm1-780100-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 4.6mm, 5umWHELK-O15250 mm x 4.6 mm1-780101-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 10mm, 5umWHELK-O15250 mm x 10 mm1-780102-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 4.6mm, 5umWHELK-O15150 mm x 4.6 mm1-780105-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 2.1mm, 5umWHELK-O15150 mm x 2.1 mm1-780106-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 4.6mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.550 mm x 4.6 mm1-780120-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 4.6mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.5100 mm x 4.6 mm1-780121-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1,150mm x 4.6mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.5150 mm x 4.6 mm1-780122-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 4.6mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.5250 mm x 4.6 mm1-780123-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 3mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.5150 mm x 3 mm1-780124-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 3mm , 3.5umWHELK-O13.5100 mm x 3 mm1-780125-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 3mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.550 mm x 3 mm1-780126-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 20mm x 3mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.520 mm x 3 mm1-780127-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 2.1mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.550 mm x 2.1 mm1-780128-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 2.1mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.5100 mm x 2.1 mm1-780129-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 2.1mm, 3.5umWHELK-O13.5150 mm x 2.1 mm1-780130-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1 Guard Kit (3 qty)10mm x 3mm, 3.5um, *guard holder sold separatelyWHELK-O13.510 mm x 3 mm1-780131-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 4.6mm, 5umWHELK-O15100 mm x 4.6 mm1-780151-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 4.6mm, 5umWHELK-O1550 mm x 4.6 mm1-780152-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 30mm x 4.6mm, 5umWHELK-O1530 mm x 4.6 mm1-780153-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 2.1mm, 5umWHELK-O15100 mm x 2.1 mm1-780154-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 2.1mm, 5umWHELK-O1550 mm x 2.1 mm1-780155-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 3mm, 5umWHELK-O1550 mm x 3 mm1-780159-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 3mm , 5umWHELK-O15100 mm x 3 mm1-780160-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 4.6mm, 1.8umWHELK-O11.8100 mm x 4.6 mm1-780161-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 4.6mm, 1.8umWHELK-O11.850 mm x 4.6 mm1-780162-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 2.1mm, 1.8umWHELK-O11.850 mm x 2.1 mm1-780163-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 2.1mm, 1.8umWHELK-O11.8100 mm x 2.1 mm1-780164-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 3mm, 1.8umWHELK-O11.850 mm x 3 mm1-780165-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 3mm, 1.8umWHELK-O11.8100 mm x 3 mm1-780166-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 20mm x 3mm, 1.8umWHELK-O11.820 mm x 3 mm1-780167-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 4.6mm,1.8umWHELK-O11.8150 mm x 4.6 mm1-780168-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 2.1mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.750 mm x 2.1 mm1-780171-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 2.1mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.7100 mm x 2.1 mm1-780172-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 2.1mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.7150 mm x 2.1 mm1-780173-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 4.6mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.750 mm x 4.6 mm1-780174-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 4.6mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.7100 mm x 4.6 mm1-780175-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1,150mm x 4.6mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.7150 mm x 4.6 mm1-780176-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 3mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.750 mm x 3 mm1-780177-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 3mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.7100 mm x 3 mm1-780178-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 3mm, 2.7umWHELK-O12.7150 mm x 3 mm1-780179-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1 Guard Kit (3 qty), 10mm x 3mm, 2.7um, *guard holder sold separatelyWHELK-O12.710 mm x 3 mm1-780180-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 4.6mm, 20umWHELK-O120250 mm x 4.6 mm1-781501-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 4.6mm, 5um WHELK-O1 EXSIL5250 mm x 4.6 mm1-786101-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 10mm, 5umWHELK-O1 EXSIL5250 mm x 10 mm1-786102-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 4.6mm, 5umWHELK-O1 EXSIL5150 mm x 4.6 mm1-786150-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 4.6mm, 16umWHELK-O116250 mm x 4.6 mm1-786351-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 2, 50mm x 4.6mm, 10umWHELK-O21050 mm x 4.6 mm1-786401-300   
(S,S) Whelk-O 2, 250mm x 4.6mm, 10um WHELK-O210250 mm x 4.6 mm1-786415-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 2, 250mm x 10mm, 10um WHELK-O210250 mm x 10 mm1-786425-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 2, 150mm x 4.6mm, 10um WHELK-O210150 mm x 4.6 mm1-786447-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 2, 250mm x 4.6mm, 16umWHELK-O216250 mm x 4.6 mm1-786455-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 4.6mm, 10umWHELK-O110250 mm x 4.6 mm1-786615-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 250mm x 10mm, 10umWHELK-O110250 mm x 10 mm1-786625-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1 , 50mm x 2.1mm, 5umWHELK-O1 EXSIL550 mm x 2.1 mm1-786900-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 2.1mm, 10umWHELK-O11050 mm x 2.1 mm1-786902-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 4.6mm, 5um WHELK-O1 EXSIL550 mm x 4.6 mm1-786904-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 50mm x 4.6mm, 10umWHELK-O11050 mm x 4.6 mm1-786906-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 4.6mm, 10umWHELK-O110100 mm x 4.6 mm1-786908-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 2 , 100mm x 4.6mm, 10umWHELK-O210100 mm x 4.6 mm1-786910-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 100mm x 4.6mm, 5umWHELK-O1 EXSIL5100 mm x 4.6 mm1-786912-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 1, 150mm x 2.1mm, 5um WHELK-O1 EXSIL5150 mm x 2.1 mm1-786950-300
(S,S) Whelk-O 2, 150mm x 2.1mm, 10um WHELK-O210150 mm x 2.1 mm1-786953-300

Frequently asked questions

What makes SS Whelk useful for chiral QC?

The S,S Pirkle selector provides predictable multiple-interaction recognition for enantiomeric purity and impurity profiling.

Can SS Whelk be used for preparative work?

Yes, cataloged analytical, semi-preparative and guard formats support screening and scale-up workflows.

How does SS Whelk compare with polysaccharide columns?

It offers complementary small-molecule recognition and may resolve compounds that are weakly retained or poorly selective on polysaccharide phases.

Which mobile phases are common?

Normal phase, polar organic and selected reversed-phase conditions are used depending on analyte ionization and solubility.

Who supports SS Whelk in India?

Akira Analytical Solutions Pvt. Ltd. provides product selection and method support in India.