Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) represents a simple
and effective technique commonly employed by chemists for
a variety of purposes, including monitoring the progression
of a reaction, analyzing a compound or mixture of compounds,
determining optimal chromatographic conditions for
the separation of components in a mixture, and identifying
the components in a mixture. Additionally, TLC has been
established as an essential educational tool for the introduction
of chromatographic principles in many organic chemistry
laboratory curricula. Accordingly, the development of
complementary laboratory exercises is imperative.