How to perform a TLC?

Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is a technique for analyzing and even identifying organic compounds generally present in a mixture.

• Common uses:
  • to control the purity of an organic compound
  • to monitor the extent of a reaction
  • to search for the eluent suitable for separation by column chromatography
• Benefits: easy, quick, not expensive, easy to execute, capacity to separate complex mixtures.