A review of: “Handbook of Derivatives for Chromatography. K. Blau and G. S. King (editors). Heyden Publishers,London, Bellmawr,N.J., Rheine, 1977. xvi f 576 pages. Price £24.00: U.S.A. $48.0: DM 154.00.”

Abstract

Urban particulate matter, collected from Washington, DC and certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as Standard Reference Material 1649, was extracted and fractionated into acid, base and neutral fractions. Each fraction was tested for biological activity using a microbial mutagenesis assay system. The organic acid fraction showed unexpectedly high mutagenic activity, and was subjected to chemical characterization studies. Following derivatization, analysis by GC/MS showed the presence of fatty acids, aromatic acids (including phenolic compounds), and a significant number of compounds that could not be identified from mass spectral compendia. Spectroscopic and elemental analysis data supported the characterization of the fraction as predominantly aromatic. Mass spectra from both GC/MS and direct probe analysis showed the presence of a chlorinated substance, subsequently identified as the fungicide Dichlorophen. The compound was shown to comprise over 50% of the mass of the organic acid fraction. A reference standard of Dichlorophen was not mutagenic. The presence of the fungicide in the NIST certified urban aerosol is, in all probability, due to artifactual processes. Attempts to concentrate the observed mutagenic activity by preparative chromatography and acid/base partition experiments were not successful.     

Separation of Cobalt (III) Bis(ethylenediamine) Amino Acid Complexes by Reversed Phase HPLC

Abstract

Methods for the rapid analysis of amino acid cobalt (III) bis(ethylenediamine) complexes by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) are described with mobile phases containing the pairing ions, p-toluenesulphonate and hexanesulphonate. Under these conditions, the amino acid cobalt (III) bis(ethylenediamine) complexes elute in order of the relative hydrophobicities of the parent amino acids which suggests that the amino acid side chain makes a significant contribution to the retention mechanism. At high sample loadings, these complexes shows a concentration dependent peak splitting effect divergent to that normally experienced with inadequate buffering capacity of the pairing ion reagent.     

SYNTHESIS AND REACTIVITY OF 1,1-DI(ALKYLTHIO) ALKANES

Abstract

By interaction of mono- and dicarboil compounds with alkyl and arilmecaptances symmetric and and 1,1 - di(alkylthio) alkanes were synthesized. Reactions of these compounds with linear and cyclic scetals in the presence of mineral acids and cation- exchanged resins were studied. The main products are corresponding 1, alkylthioalkoxialkenes and 1,1-dialkoxialkanes. Kinetic investigations showed that the stage determiniung the process velocity is splitting of acetal group.     

Mass Spectrometric Distinction of Free Phenoxy Fatty Acids from Phenols Part I: Application of El-Mass Spectrometry

Abstract

By comparison of electron impact mass spectra of 16 phenoxy fatty acids with their corresponding phenols, it becomes obvious that the major parts of both spectra are identical.

The dominating signal is the phenol ion. It corresponds to the molecule ion for free phenols and to that fragment for the phenoxy fatty acids which is formed by the loss of the acid moiety under proton migration. As the signals of higher masses than the phenol ions are small in most cases, and as these substances have comparable chromatographic properties, correct identification in mixtures is difficult to achieve. The spectra of both classes of compounds are given to allow the selection of specific signals for the differentiation of fatty acids versus phenols, when this is possible.     

锰离子参与的类Fenton反应的HPLC和ESR波谱研究

利用自旋捕捉-ESR技术及芳环羟基化反应-高效液相色谱(HPLC)法两种方法研究了Mn^2＋参与的类Fenton反应. 两种方法均检测到Mn^2＋与H₂O₂反应产生•OH. 建立了HPLC-荧光检测器对•OH的高灵敏快速检测方法. 检测了超氧化物歧化酶以及几种Mn^2＋配体对产生•OH的影响. 结果显示, Mn^2＋与H₂O₂反应可以发生类Fenton反应, 产生•OH. 这一现象可能是Mn^2＋引起生物体内氧化损伤的重要原因.     

NEW PRODUCTS OF REACTION OF LAWESSON'S REAGENT WITH DIOLS

Reaction of the Lawesson's reagent (LR) with aliphatic 1,2- and 1,3-diols as well as with aromatic 2,2′-dihydroxybiphenyl led to new products. Stable di-tert-butylammonium salts of bis-anisyldithiophosphonic acids 6 were isolated and were then converted into unique 9-, 9-, and 10-membered cyclic disulfides 7 and into S,S-dimethyl esters 8. The salts of bis-anisyldithiophosphonic acids 6 were shown to be capable of splitting the disulfide bond of Ellman's reagent.     

Determination of Pentachlorophenol Laurate by High Pressure Liquid Chromatography

Abstract

Pentachlorophenol Laurate (PCPL) in canvas is determined by extraction and chromotography on silica gel. Conditions are chosen to eliminate peak splitting due to the presence of different “laurate” fatty acids. The determination is faster and more specific than previously reported methods.     

Complexation of a Macrocycle Containing Thiopyrimidine and Uracil Moieties with Dicarboxylic and Amino Acids in Various Organic and Aqueous Organic Solutions

The complexation of a macrocycle containing thiopyrimidine and uracil moieties (M) with amino acids and some dicarboxylic acids was studied by pH-metric, UV-VIS, ¹H NMR spectroscopy methods in chloroform, methanol, aqueous 1,4-dioxane, and biphasic water–chloroform media. The complexation of M with acids is too weak to solubilize them from the solid state into chloroform solutions containing M. The ¹H NMR spectra and pH-metric data of aqueous 1,4-dioxane (80 vol.%) reveal the pH-dependent 1:1 binding between M and the acids studied. The protonation of M is not a prerequisite for binding of fumaric, succinic, o-phtalic acids and the series of amino acids, whereas binding of maleic acid requires the protonation of both thiopyrimidine moieties of M. Therefore,M·(H⁺)₂ exhibits strong selectivity towards maleic acid in aqueous 1,4-dioxane and in biphasic water–chloroform media.     

A new fatty acid ester from an edible mushroom Rhizopogon luteolus

Phytochemical investigation of the Rhizopogon luteolus Fr. led to the isolation of one new fatty acid ester, 3-hydroxy-2,4-dimethylheptacosyl acetate (1) together with two known compounds tetracosanoic acid (2) and ergosterol (3). 1D and 2D NMR, and MS techniques were used for structural elucidation. Phenolic and fatty acid compositions were identified using HPLC–DAD and GC–MSD, respectively. Fumaric acid was the major phenolic acid, whereas linoleic, stearic and oleic acids were the most abundant fatty acids. Antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities of the extracts and compounds (1–3) were tested spectrophotometrically. Among the extracts, hexane extract showed the highest activity in all tests, particularly in β-carotene-linoleic acid assay (IC₅₀: 16.65 ± 1.12 μg/mL). Furthermore, compound 3 exhibited higher antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities. The study indicates that R. luteolus can be used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.     

Ruthenium (II) 1,10-Phenanthroline Salts as Mobile Phase Additives for the Separation and Indirect Detection of Free Amino Acids

Abstract

Ruthenium (II) 1,10-phenanthroline, Ru(phen)²⁺ ₃, salts are used as ion interaction reagents in a basic mobile phase for the retention, resolution, and indirect photometric detection (IPD) of free amino acids on a polystyrene divinylbenzene (Hamilton PRP-1) column. Mobile phase Ru(phen)²⁺ ₃ concentration and pH and type and concentration of organic modifier and counteranion affect retention and IPD. Underivatized amino acid elution order is influenced by side chain structure typical of ion exchange processes. Detection limits for the separation and detection of free amino acids using an isocratic elution condition are about 0.1 nmole for lower retained amino acids and 0.25 nmole for higher retained amino acids for a 3:1 signal:noise ratio. Gradient elution is possible but at higher detection limits.     

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY(ASPARTIC ACID) AND ITS DERIVATIVES AS BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS

ABSTRACT

Three types of modified poly(aspartic acid)s, such as poly(aspartic acid-co-aminocarboxylic acid) (4), alkylamine modified poly(aspartic acid) (5) and crosslinked poly(aspartic acid) (6), were synthesized and calcium-ion chelating ability, hygroscopicity and water absorption were evaluated. The calcium-ion chelating ability of 4 depended on the kind of aminocarboxylic acids and the content of aminocarboxylic acid in the copolymer. The highest value was 3 times higher than that of poly(acrylic acid) with a M_w of 14000. The highly modified PASP, e.g., 50 mol% lauryl amine modified poly(aspartic acid), showed the highest by grogroscopicity among homopoly(aspartic acid)s and modified poly(aspartic acid)s. The maximum swelling of poly(aspartic acid) hydrogel prepared by the γ-irradiation of homopoly(as-partic acid) was 3400 g-deionized water/g-dry hydrogel.     

Investigation of molecular order in liquid-crystalline solutions of cellulose triacetate using PMR spectroscopy

Liquid-crystalline solutions of cellulose triacetate (CTA) in trifluoroacetic acid (TFA)–CH₂Cl₂, TFA–1.2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCE) solvent mixtures were examined by means of PMR spectroscopy. CTA forms both cholesteric and nematic phases in these solvents depending on the CTA concentration. In cholesteric solutions the CH₂Cl₂ signal is initially a singlet and then splits into a doublet. The time dependence of the splitting and the effect of CTA concentration are reported. The results suggest that the cholesteric phase slowly changes into a nematic phase in the magnetic field. The splitting of the CH₂Cl₂ proton signal into a doublet and the 1,2-DCE signal into a quartet are due to direct magnetic dipole-dipole interactions. Rotation of the sample in the magnetic field results in the disappearance of the doublet or quartet and suggests that the solvent molecules are originally oriented in the direction of the magnetic field. In the biphasic region, immediate splitting of the CH₂Cl₂ proton signal suggests that the anisotropic phase is nematic.     

Zur Chemie des Maleinsäure-monoureides, 2. Mitt.: Reaktionen an der Doppelbindung der Maleinursäure

Electrolytic reduction of N-carbamoyl-maleamic acid and its N-alkyl derivatives (1 a-c) leads to mono-ureido-succinic acids in good yields, while alkylene-bis-N-carbamoyl-maleamic acids (3 a-e) are not attacked at the double bond under the same conditions. N-(Phenyl-carbamoyl)-maleamic acid (4) shows isomerisation to the fumaric acid derivative5 with pyridine, while NaOH causes cyclisation to an imidazolidine acetic acid6.Addition of formaldehyde to N-carbamoyl-maleamic alkyl esters9 yields 3-carbamoyl-4-oxo-5-oxazolidine acetic acids (10 a-c).     

An Insight into Peak‐Splitting Phenomenon in On‐Column Concentration‐Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary Chromatography for Aqueous Sample Solution

Abstract

A detailed study was carried out to investigate the origin of the peak‐splitting phenomena in on‐column concentration‐micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography for aqueous sample solution. The system studied was a basic phosphate and borax mixed buffer with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as micellar phase. Phenol, benzyl alcohol, phenyl ethanol, salicylic acid, and p‐hydroxy benzyl acid were selected as the analytes. Several factors that affect peak splitting were investigated. The injection time, SDS micellar concentration, hydrophobicity of the analytes, and analytes concentration were the most important factors. A hypothesis was proposed to explain the peak‐splitting phenomena. Several means to avoid peak‐splitting phenomena were proposed, such as controlling sample injection time and hydrophobicity of the analyte, decreasing SDS concentration and increasing sample concentration. However, the most practical method for avoiding peak splitting was to control the sample injection time.     

Herbicidal Activity of Phosphonic,Phosphinic and Phosphinous Acid Analogues of Aromatic Amino Acids

Abstract

Over 40 phosphonic, phosphinic and phosphinous acid analogues of phenylglycine and phenylalanine were synthesized and screened for their herbicidal activity on Lepidium sativum (crest) and Cucumis sativus (cucumber). The most active appeared to be 2-amino-1-hydroxy-3-phenylpropylphosphonic acid which was equipotent with popular herbicide glyphosate. Also aminobenzylphosphonic acids, analogues of phenylglycine, exhibited notable herbicidal activity and thus represent a group of the most active herbicides found among simple aminophosphonic acids. Other compounds showed moderate herbicidal activity. Preliminary results indicate that analogues of aromatic amino acids display their activity as effectors of biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids.     

A High-Sensitivity Assay of Nucleic Acids with Tetraphenyl Porphyrin Cobalt Chlorine by Resonance Light Scattering Technique

Abstract

A novel probe, tetraphenyl porphyrin cobalt chlorine (CoTPPCl), is first applied to determine nucleic acids at the nanogram level based on the measurement of resonance light scattering (RLS) signals, which result from the interaction of CoTPPCl with nucleic acids. Under pH 6.37 conditions, the reaction between CoTPPCl and nucleic acid enhances the weak resonance light scattering (RLS) signal of CoTPPCl, and the enhanced light scattering intensity is proportional to the concentration of nucleic acid. The method is sensitive (3.45 ng/mL for ctDNA), simple (one step and a common fluorimeter), and tolerant of the metal ions and other coexistent substances. The mode of the combination between CoTPPCl and nucleic acids and the reasons for RLS enhancement are clearly clarified. Synthetic samples were determined with satisfactory results.     

Synthesis and Evaluation of a Cyclophane Receptor for Acetic Acid

A bicyclic cyclophane ( 2 ) containing one pyridine nitrogen and four amide N-H groups oriented toward the interior of the cavity was synthesized. The binding constants of various carboxylic acids with 2 were measured by UV/Vis spectroscopy. Acetic acid bound to 2 with a K a of 980 - 90 M m 1 in chloroform while branched carboxylic acids showed significantly lower binding. The data indicate that acetic acid was bound within the cavity of 2 . Only one acetic acid binds to two control hosts, whereas 2 shows definitive 1:1 binding. The results suggest that selectivity in the binding of carboxylic acids can be achieved via size constraints dictated by the receptor cavity, and that the same size restrictions lead to only one carboxylic acid bound to the cyclophane. The crystal structure of 2 is reported.     

Polarographic Reduction of Aromatic Arsonic and Arsinic Acids

Abstract

The polarographic reduction of the aromatic arsonic acids; phenyl-, benzyl-, and 2-phenylethylarsonic acid; and the aromatic arsinic acids; diphenyl-, dibenzyl-, and di-2-phenylethylarsinic acid by differential pulse polarography is described.     

FT-IR Determination of degree of esterification in polycarboxylic acid cross-link finishing of cotton

Cross-linking of cotton with polycarboxylic acids, applied with catalysts based on phosphorus-containing inorganic acids, produces fabrics with excellent smooth-drying properties and which release no formaldehyde at any stage of preparation or on storage. The reaction produces cellulose ester linkages and unreacted carboxylic acid groups. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to determine the degree of esterification of polycarboxylic acids that occurred on cross-linking of cotton. The height of the carbonyl peak at 1730 cm ^–1 was determined on the same treated fabrics after soaking in dilute acid to convert ionized groups to free acid and then in dilute base to convert free acid to carboxylate ion. The carbonyl peak for the base rinsed fabric (ester only) was ratioed against the same peak for the acid-rinsed fabric (total carbonyl, ester plus acid) to obtain a measure of the degree of esterification. This ratio minimizes the problems of different molar extinction coefficients that are encountered when peaks from different functional groups are used.     

N α,N ω-DIPHOSPHONO-, DIPHOSPHINO-METHYL-L-α,ω-DIAMINOCARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Abstract

Treatment of N-hydroxymethylated lactames 1,4-diamino-L-butanoic acid–1, L-ornithine–2, and L-lysine–3 is carried out with phosphorus trichloride to give the phosphonic acids 4, 5 and 6, and with methyldichlorophosphine to give the methylphosphinic acids 7, 8 and 9, which after alkaline hydrolysis liberate the carboxylic acids 10–15. Analogously, from the L-lysine derivative–16 and the aminomethylphosphonic acid derivative 18, the acids 15 and 19 are obtained after hydrolysis. The herbicidal activity of the lysine derivative 15 is established.