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Rf values of MELs and SBO for different organic solvents. Solvents with ΔRf higher than 0.50 and higher than 0.75 are highlighted in green and dark green, respectively, indicating potential higher and superior separation between MELs and SBO.
| Eluent | Rf SBO | Rf MELs | ΔRf |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | 0.79 | 0.58 | 0.21 |
| Chloroform | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| MTBE | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.61 |
| MeOH | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| EtOAc | 0.94 | 0.67 | 0.27 |
| DCM | 0.89 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Hexane | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Water | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EtOH | 0.00 | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| Acetone | 0.85 | 0.56 | 0.29 |
