Synthesis and Characterization of n-octyl Chemically Modified Diatomaceous Earth

A stationary phase for thin layer chromatography has been prepared through binding triethoxyoctylsilane with the purified diatomaceous earth (rich in silica). The phase has been characterized by elemental analysis, measurement of specific area, FTIR spectroscopy, thermal analysis and chromatographic testing. (doi: 10.5562/cca2162)