Table 3.
Optimized HPTLC conditions for the analysis of baicalin
| HPTLC instrument | CAMAG Linomat 5 | 
|---|---|
| Stationary phase | Silica gel 60 G F254 | 
| Mobile phase | Acetone‒ethyl acetate‒water‒formic acid (2:10:0.5:0.5, V/V) | 
| Observed RF values | Baicalin (0.49) | 
| Band width | 6 mm | 
| Saturation time | 30 min | 
| Solvent front distance | 85 mm | 
| Plate activation time | 15 min | 
| Detection lamp | Deuterium | 
| Detection wavelength | 318 nm | 
| Scanning rate | 20 mm/s |