Abstract
Two RP-HPLC methods are described for the determination of the compounds in 2,2-dimethyl-3-propionaldehyde synthesis mixtures. All the other compounds, except aliphatic aldehydes, are determined by a gradient programmed method using UV/DAD and RI detectors in series. Aldehydes are determined as their 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone derivatives using a UV/DAD detector. The selection between different columns and detectors is made with a column switching technique. The eluents and column temperature are selected so, that only one HPLC instrument is needed.