Chiral chromatography columns

Chiral chromatography columns are specialized tools used to separate molecules based on their "handedness" or chirality—meaning their mirror-image forms, like left and right hands. Many substances, including medicines, exist as these mirror images, but only one form is usually active or safe. The column contains a chiral stationary phase that interacts differently with each enantiomer (mirror-image molecule), allowing them to be separated as they pass through. This process helps in analyzing, purifying, and ensuring the safety of chiral compounds in pharmaceuticals and chemicals.