Radioiodinated fatty acids for myocardial scanning

A simple method for labelling fatty acids with iodine radionuclides is reported. 16-[¹²³I]iodohexadecanoic, 17-[¹²³I]iodoheptadecanoic and 18-[¹²³I]iodooctadecanoic acids were prepared by exchange reaction in ethanolic solution. The best results in biodistribution studies were obtained with 18-[¹²³I]iodooctanoic acid.     

Solvent Extraction of Pb(II) with AGDOMD

Abstract

The distribution of Pb(II) between an aqueous phase and a toluene phase containing dehydrated fatty acids found in distilled castor oil (AGDOMD) has been studied. Using the slope technique the conditional equilibrium constant of extraction was determined (kext = 1.02 × 10^?7) and the main species present in the organic phase was identified as (PbNO₃R. 2HR)_(o), where HR represents the fatty acid used.     

Mechanistic studies with positive iodine: Kinetics of oxidation of thiocyanate ion by iodine monochloride and aqueous iodine in perchloric acid medium

Kinetics of oxidation of thiocyanate ion (NCS^?) by iodine monochloride and iodine has been studied in aqueous perchloric acid medium. The rates of oxidations followed the rate laws: Variations in ionic strength and dielectric constant of the medium had little effects on the rates of reactions with both the oxidants. Mechanisms consistent with the observed rate laws have been suggested. Rate limiting steps have been identified and the constants of some of these steps have been evaluated by varying [NCS^?] at each temperature. Activation parameters were computed from the Arrhenius plots. The rate constants predicted from the rate law as [NCS^?], and [H⁺], varied in iodine monochloride oxidation, are in good agreement with the experimental values providing support to the proposed mechanism.     

Synthesis of trans-10-hydroxydec-2-enoic acid and related compounds

Syntheses of the two stereoisomeric 10-hydroxydec-2-enoic acids are described. The trans-isomer is identical with the main fatty acid isolated from royal jelly of honeybees.

Some compounds closely related to this trans-acid have also been prepared.

A convenient process for the preparation of 10-acetoxy-decanoic acid from castor oil has been developed.     

Oxidimetric methods for the volumetric estimation of sulphite

1. The use of permanganate, ceric sulphate, and dichromate for the estimation of sulphite has been reinvestigated, although these reagents have heen discarded as useless by earlier investigators. By using catalysts under controlled acid concentration, we have been able to develop conditions for the quantitative oxidation of sulphite to sulphate at room temperature by any one of these oxidizing agents, avoiding the formation of dithionate. Copper sulphate and iodine monochlonde have been found useful as catalysts with potassium permanganate and dichromate; but only iodine monochloride with ceric sulphate. 2. Sodium sulphite is also oxidized quantitatively to sulphate at room temperature, when added to excess of sodium vanadate solution containing 5 to 6N hydrochloric acid and iodine monochloride as catalyst.     

Assessment of Fatty Acid Profile and Seed Mineral Nutrients of Two Soybean (Glycine max L.) Cultivars Under Elevated Ultraviolet‐B: Role of ROS,Pigments and Antioxidants

Current scenarios under global climate change envisage a considerable increase in ultraviolet B (UV‐B) radiation in near future which may affect the productivity and yield quality of major agricultural crops. Present investigation was conducted to examine various defense strategies adopted against elevated UV‐B (ambient + 7.2 kJ mˉ² dayˉ¹) and their impact on seed nutrients, content and quality of oil including fatty acid profile of two soybean cultivars (JS‐335 and PS‐1042). Elevated UV‐B (eUV‐B) exposure leads toward higher unsaturation of fatty acids and changes in other oil quality parameters (acid, iodine and saponification value) indicated that eUV‐B favored the synthesis of long‐chain fatty acids with fewer carboxylic acid groups, making the oil rancid, with undesirable flavor and low nutritional value. The effect was more severe in JS‐335 as compared to PS‐1042. Negative effects were also seen on nutrients of soybean seeds. Adverse effects resulted due to insufficient quenching of ROS (superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide) by the defense system and thus unable to overcome the imposed oxidative stress. Credit of better performance by PS‐1042 against eUV‐B may be given to the adoption of efficient defense strategies like higher wax deposition, increase in lignin and flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol) contents.     

Sodium meta-vanadate as volumetric reagent: Iodine monochloride method

In hydrochloric acid medium sodium meta-vanadate was used as a volumetric reagent for the determination of copper, zinc, cobalt, mercury, and lead. Cu⁺², Zn⁺² and Co⁺²were precipitated as complex mercurythiocyanates, Hg⁺² as mercuric zinc thiocyanate and Pb⁺² as Iodide. The thiocyanates were dissolved in concentrated hydrochloric acid and titrated against standard sodium meta-vanadate solution in the presence of iodine monochloride as a pie.oxidizer and catalyst. In titration of the iodide against the meta-vanadate. it was not necessary to add iodine monochloride to the titrant because it is formed during the titration. Chloroform was used as an indicator. It was pink owing to the liberation of iodine during the titration and became pale yellow at the end-point because of the formation of iodine monochlonde.     

Deuterium NMR used to indicate a common mechanism for the biosynthesis of ricinoleic acid by Ricinus communis and Claviceps purpurea

Previous studies have shown that ricinoleic acid from castor bean oil of Ricinus communis is synthesized by the direct hydroxyl substitution of oleate, while it has been proposed that ricinoleate is formed by hydration of linoleate in the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea. The mechanism of the enzymes specific to ricinoleate synthesis has not yet been established, but hydroxylation and desaturation of fatty acids in plants apparently involve closely related mechanisms. As mechanistic differences in the enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of natural products can lead to different isotopic distributions in the product, we could expect ricinoleate isolated from castor or ergot oil to show distinct (2)H distribution patterns. To obtain information concerning the substrate and isotope effects that occur during the biosynthesis of ricinoleate, the site-specific natural deuterium distributions in methyl ricinoleate isolated from castor oil and in methyl ricinoleate and methyl linoleate isolated from ergot oils have been measured by quantitative (2)H NMR. First, the deuterium profiles for methyl ricinoleate from the plant and fungus are equivalent. Second, the deuterium profile for methyl linoleate from ergot is incompatible with this chemical species being the precursor of methyl ricinoleate. Hence, it is apparent that 12-hydroxylation in C. purpurea is consistent with the biosynthetic mechanisms proposed for R. communis and is compatible with the general fundamental mechanistic similarities between hydroxylation and desaturation previously proposed for plant fatty acid biosynthesis.     

Diethylenetetra-ammonium sulphatocerate as volumetric reagent : Determination of organic derivatives of hydrazine by the iodine monochloride method

Diethylenetetra-ammonium sulphatocerate has been used as an oxidising agent in hydrochloric acid medium for the volumetric determination of semicarbazide hydrochloride, benzalazine, benzalsemicarbazone, aminoguanidme hydrochloride, chloralhydrazinc, P-methoxybcnzalsemicarbazonc, o-chlorobenzalsemicarbazone and acetonesemicarbazone, using iodine monochloride as a catalyst and preoxidiser Chloroform was used as an indicator. It was coloured violet owing to the liberation of iodine during the titration and became very pale yellow at the end-point owing to the formation of iodine monochloride Each hydrazino group in these compounds was oxidised quantitatively with a four-electron change to nitrogen with diethylenetctra-ammonium sulphatocerate as an Oxidant in hydrochloric acid solution.     

Volumetric studies in oxidation-reduction reactions: Oxidation with chloramine-t. iodine monochloride method

Chloramine-T has been used as an oxidizing agent in hydrochloric acid medium' for the volumetric estimations of potassium iodide, hydrazine sulphate, arscnious oxide, stannous chloride, mercurous chloride, tartar-emetic, potassium thiocyanate and ferrous ammonium sulphate, using iodine monochloride as a catalyst and pre-oxidizer. Chloroform is used as an indicator. It is coloured pink owing to the liberation of iodine during the titration and becomes very pale yellow at the end-point because of the formation of iodine monochloride.     

Volumetric studies in oxidation-reduction reactions: Oxidation with chloramine-t. indirect determinations

Chloramine-T has been used as an oxidizing agent in hydrochloric acid medium for the indirect volumetric determination of hydrogen peroxide, lead dioxide, selenium dioxide, sodium formate, potassium meta-periodate, potassium permanganate and potassium dichromate using iodine monochloride as a catalyst, prcoxidizer and an indicator. Chloroform is coloured pink owing to the liberation of iodine during the titration and becomes very pale yellow at the end-point because of the formation of iodine monochloride.     

Sodium hypochlorite as volumetric reagent

Summary Sodium hypochlorite solution has been used as an oxidising agent for the volumetric determination of semicarbazide hydrochloride, phenylhydrazine hydrochloride, benzalazine, benzalsemicarbazone, o-chlorobenzalsemicarbazone, acetonesemicarbazone, aminoguanidine hydrochloride, thiosemicarbazide, o-hydroxy benzalsemicarbazone, 3,4-methylenedioxy benzalsemicarbazone and p-methoxy benzalsemicarbazone, using iodine monochloride as catalyst and preoxidizer. During these titrations normality of the solution with respect to hydrochloric acid has been kept between 2.0 N and 3.5 N. Chloroform is used as an indicator. It is coloured pink due to the liberation of iodine during the titration and becomes very pale yellow at the end-point owing to the formation of iodine monochloride. Each hydrazino group in these compounds is oxidised quantitatively with a four-electron change to nitrogen with sodium hypochlorite as an oxidant in hydrochloric acid solution.     

Colloids based on gold nanoparticles dispersed in castor oil: Synthesis parameters and the effect of the free fatty acid content

Herein, we present our results related to the synthesis of colloidal solutions of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) dispersed in castor oil. These colloids were prepared via a wet chemistry process by mixing specific amounts of castor oil, ethanol, and aqueous solutions of tetrachloroauric(III) acid and sodium hydroxide. The size and shape of the AuNPs obtained could be modulated by the amount of gold source added and the Au/OH^– molar ratio used. In this study, we observed that the free fatty acid content in the reaction medium was an important parameter to be considered in the syntheses of the colloidal solutions and the respective form and shape of the AuNPs produced. Thus, we evaluated the effect of oil acidity by adding different amounts of myristic acid (MA) in the reaction medium. The colloids were characterized by UV–vis spectroscopy, and the size and shape of the AuNPs produced were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM).     

Evaluation of the thermal stability of biodiesel blends of castor oil and passion fruit

The diversity of raw materials and technological routes employed in the biodiesel production has resulted in products with different chemical properties. This non-uniformity in the biodiesel composition may influence to the fuel quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate biodiesel blends of passion fruit and castor oil in different proportions and their thermal stability. Biodiesel blends of passion fruit and castor oil presented parameters in the standards of the Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels National Agency. The TG curves indicated that castor oil biodiesel was more stable. Passion fruit biodiesel has a high content of oleic and linoleic acids, which are more susceptible to oxidation. Biodiesel blend of passion fruit and castor oil 1:1 increased the thermal stability in relation to passion fruit biodiesel. Biodiesel blend of passion fruit and castor oil 1:2 presented higher thermal stability, because castor oil has a high content of ricinoleic acid.     

Sodium meta-vanadate as volumetric reagent : Iodine monochloride method

Sodium meta-vanadate has been used as an oxidising agent in hydrochloric acid medium for the volumetric estimations of potassium iodide, sodium arsenite, mercurous chloride, potassium thiocyanate, sodium sulphite, sodium bisulphite, sodium thiosulphate, ferrous sulphate and hydrazine sulphate, using iodine monochloride as a catalyst and preoxidiser. Chloroform is used as an indicator. It is coloured pink due to the liberation, of iodine during the titration and becomes light pale yellow at the end-point due to the formation of iodine monochloride.     

Studies in oxidation-reduction reactions: Oxidation with chloramine-b,iodine monochloride method

Chloramine-B has been used as an oxidizing agent in hydrochloric acid medium for the volumetric estimations of potassium iodide, arsenious oxide, tartar-emetic, mercurous chloride, stannous chloride, potassium thiocyanate, ferrous ammonium sulphate, hydrazine sulphate and hydroquinone, using iodine monochloride as a catalyst and pre-oxidizer. Chloroform is used as an indicator. It is coloured pink owing to the liberation of iodine during the titration and becomes light pale yellow at the end-point because of the formation of iodine monochloride.     

Characterization of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Opuntia ficus indica</Emphasis> seed oil from Tunisia

The lipid fraction of Opuntia ficus indica seeds was extracted and analyzed for its chemical and physical properties such as acid value, free fatty acid percentage (% FFA), iodine index, peroxide value, and saponification value as well as refractive index and density. The yield of seed oil was calculated as 11.75%. The acid and free fatty acid values indicated that the oil has a fairly low acidity. The triacylglycerols, fatty acids, sterols, and tocopherols were identified and their concentrations determined. The main TAGs were LLL (25.60%), OLL (21.53%), PLL (15.53%), and POL + SLL (12.73%). Linoleic acid (60.69%) was the dominant fatty acid, followed by oleic (21.42%) and palmitic (12.76%) acids, respectively. A high level of sterols making up 16.06 g/kg seed oil was present. The sterol marker, β-sitosterol, accounted for 71.60% of the total sterol content in the seed oil. Among the tocopherols present in the oil, γ-tocopherol (421.08 mg/kg) was the main constituent.     

A convenient iodination of indoles and derivatives

We report a direct iodination of indole and derivative compounds with iodine monochloride (ICl) in the presence of Celite^®. This procedure has now been extended to the iodination of substituted indoles, azaindoles and pyrroles. The scope of this procedure is exemplified by the iodination of melatonin in 98% yield.     

Sodium metavanadate as volumetric reagent : Determination of organic derivatives of hydrazine,iodine monochloride method

Sodium metavanadate has been used as an oxidising agent in hydrochloric acid medium for the volumetric determination of semicarbazide hydrochloride, benzalazine, benzalsemicarbazone, aminoguanidine hydrochloride, o-hydroxybenzalsemicarbazone, p-methoxybenzalsemicarbazone, chloralhydrazine, o-chlorobenzalsemicarbazone and ethyl methyl ketone semicarbazone, using 10-dine monochloride as a catalyst and preoxidiser Chloroform was used as an indicator. It was coloured violet due to the liberation of iodine during the titration and became light pale yellow at the end-point owing to the formation of iodine monochloride Eachhydrazino group in these compounds was oxidised quantitatively with a four-electron change to nitrogen with sodium metavanadate as an oxidant in hydrochloric acid solution.     

Studies in oxidation-reduction reactions: Oxidation with chloramine-b indirect determinations

Chloramine-B has been used as an oxidizing agent in hydrochloric acid medium for the indirect volumetric estimations of hydrogen peroxide, lead dioxide, manganese dioxide, selenium dioxide, sodium formate, sodium sulphide, sodium metavanadate, potassium iodate and copper sulphate using iodine monochloride as a catalyst and pre-oxidiser. Chloroform is used as an indicator. It is coloured pink owing to the liberation of iodine during the titration and becomes light pale yellow at the end-point because of the formation of iodine monochloride.