Determination of Minocycline by Semi-Differential Cyclic Voltammetry at a Liquid/Liquid Interface

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The voltammetric behaviour of minocycline at a water/nitrobenzene interface has been studied by normal, semi-differential and semi-integral cyclic voltammetry. The semi-differential cyclic voltammetry can be used as a rapid, simple method for determination of the antibiotic minocycline in the range of 5–200 ug/ml and the relative standard deviation is within 3%. Drug samples were analyzed and satisfactory results were found as compared with US Pharmacopoeia method.     

Complexation of aminoglycoside antibiotics with metal cations as a derivatization reaction: Determination of gentamicin by equilibrium electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods

The complexation of aminoglycoside antibiotics with metal cations was proposed as a derivatization method for the further determination of the complex obtained by potentiometry with ion-selective electrodes (ISE), voltammetry at the interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES), and spectrophotometry. It was shown by the spectrophotometric method that gentamicin formed a 1: 1 complex with copper(II). For the potentiometric determination of gentamicin, we obtained ionophores that were ion associates formed by the gentamicin complex of copper(II) and tetraphenylborate derivatives as counterions. The transfer of the gentamicin complex of copper(II) was studied voltammetrically at the ITIES. The results obtained indicate that l antibiotic gentamicin can be directly determined as a complex with copper(II) by potentiometric, voltammetric, and spectrophotometric methods.     

Electrochemical behavior and differential pulse voltammetric determination of paracetamol at a carbon ionic liquid electrode

The electrochemical behavior of paracetamol in 0.1 M acetate buffer solution (pH 4.6) was investigated at a traditional carbon paste electrode (TCPE) and a carbon ionic liquid electrode (CILE) fabricated by replacing nonconductive organic binders with a conductive hydrophobic room temperature ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BmimPF₆). The results showed that the CILE exhibited better reversibility for the electrochemical redox of paracetamol. The oxidation potential of paracetamol at the CILE is +0.462 V, which is approximately 232 mV lower than that at the TCPE; the oxidation peak current response is nine times higher than that at the TCPE. The differential pulse voltammetric determination of paracetamol at the CILE was established based on this behavior. After optimizing several important parameters controlling the performance of paracetamol at the CILE, the oxidation peak current versus paracetamol concentration at the CILE showed linearity in the range from 1.0 μM to 2.0 mM (R ²  = 0.9992) with a detection limit of 0.3 μM (S/N = 3). The method has been applied to the determination of paracetamol in tablets and urine samples and the average recovery of paracetamol was 98.5% and 99.3%, respectively. The proposed CILE showed good sensitivity and reproducible response without influence of interferents commonly existing in pharmaceutical and urine samples. Figure CV curves of paracetamol illustrate the enhanced electrochemical behavior of paracetamol at the CILE (b), which forms the basis for the differential pulse voltammetric determination of paracetamol     

Pb2＋在液/液界面迁移的电化学研究及其应用

用循环伏安法研究了双硫腙络合推动Pb^2＋在水/乙酰丙酮界面迁移的伏安过程. 实验证明, 该过程是受扩散控制的不可逆过程, Pb^2＋由水相转移到有机相中, 与双硫腙形成络合物Pb(DzH)₂. Pb^2＋的峰电位在－0.3 V处, 并且在5× 10^－6～0.1 mol•L^－1范围内与峰电流成正比. 这一方法为工业废水中铅的在线、现场测定提供了可靠、灵敏的检测方法.     

Quantitative analysis of boldine alkaloid in natural extracts by cyclic voltammetry at a liquid-liquid interface and validation of the method by comparison with high performance liquid chromatography

The quantitative determination of boldine alkaloid in boldo leaf extracts by employing cyclic voltammetry, at a liquid/liquid interface as well as the validation of this methodology against the reference method, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), are reported in the present paper. The voltammetric analysis was performed successfully and economically using two kinds of liquid/liquid interfaces: water/1,2-dicholoroethane and water/PVC (polyvinyl chloride)-gelled 1,2-dichloroethane. Linear calibration curves in the concentration range of 1.04 × 10⁻⁵ mol L⁻¹ to 5.19 × 10⁻⁴ mol L⁻¹ were obtained with a detection limit equal to (6.1 ± 0.7) × 10⁻⁵ mol L⁻¹ and the quantitative determination of this alkaloid, in complex matrixes such as boldo leaf extracts, by the electrochemical technique proposed was found to be equal to the values obtained using the standard HPLC method. The validation analysis of this methodology against HPLC demonstrated that accuracy, linearity, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), specificity and precision are acceptable. The electroanalytical technique proposed is economical and selective, involves simple equipment and can be applied for the quantitative determination of boldine alkaloid in complex matrixes such as leaf extracts without special drug separation. Moreover, cyclic voltammetry (CV) experiments applied at the liquid/liquid interface under different experimental conditions allowed us to study the transfer mechanism of boldine, and determine a value of pK_a^w = 6.90 for protonated boldine, from the variation of voltammetric peak current with pH.     

Voltammetric and Chromatographic Assay of Trazodone

Abstract

Trazodone, a triazolopyridine derivative with antidepressant activity, is irreversibly oxidized in two steps in a large range of scan rates. The first peak shows a linear dependence on trazodone concentration. This behaviour is used for analytical purposes in determining trazodone concentrations in commercial preparations. An original alternative gas-liquid chromatographic method is also developed. Comparison of the chromatographic with voltammetric methods shows that a) both are sensitive enough to be applied to single tablet assays; b) the major advantage of the voltammetric method for analytical purposes lies in the rapid determination of the trazodone content in tablets. Preparation of the samples is easy and no extraction procedure is required.     

Functionalization of Electrode Surfaces with Monolayers of Azocompounds and Gold Clusters

Properties of monolayers of azocrown compound self-assembled on gold substrates were studied using voltammetry and scanning tunneling microscopy. The surface concentrations of this compound in monolayers were determined from the area of the voltammetric reduction peaks. The area per one molecule estimated from voltammetry experiments is 0.65 nm². This value was comparable with the limiting molecular area of the compound in the Langmuir–Blodgett film at the air–water interface. We also observed the presence of gold clusters and other gold structures by STM when a gold electrode modified with azocrown compound was dipped into the tetrachloroaurate solution. Even better spectra of clusters were obtained following one voltammetric scan in the range 0.5 to ?0.6 V. After more cycles or if we condition the electrode at 0.4 V the clusters aggregate into wires.     

Voltammetric Ion‐Selective Nanocomposite Carbon Paste Electrode for Determination of Erbium at the Interface Between two Immiscible Electrolyte Solutions

In this study for the first time a novel erbium(III) voltammetric ion‐selective nanocomposite carbon‐paste electrode was introduced based on the concept of ion transfer at the interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions. N′‐(2‐hydroxy‐1,2‐diphenylethylidene) benzohydrazide (HDB) was used as a selective ionophore in the composition of the carbon paste. The ionophore facilitates transfer of Er(III) from the aqueous solution to the room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) phase after reduction of the redox probe to maintain charge neutrality. The plot of the peak potential versus the logarithm of the concentration exhibits a Nernstian response (19.9±0.2 mV decade^?1) toward Er(III) in the range of 7.5×10^?7–1.0×10^?1 mol L^?1 with detection limit of 5.0×10^?7 mol L^?1. The proposed sensor shows a fast response time of about 5 s.     

Molecular Recognition of Dihydroxybenzenes by Macrocyclic Polyamines in Langmuir Films and PVC Matrix

Lipophilic polyamines 1 and 2 form stable monolayers at the air–water interface. The shapes of the isotherms show a strong pH-dependence due to different stages of polyamine protonation. For all isomers of dihydroxybenzene the strong interaction with 1 and 2 can be observed at pH 4, 6, and 8. Polyamines 1and 2 in the PVC liquid membrane act as the sensory element of the potentiometric sensor for selective determination of catechol in the presence of other isomers of dihydroxybenzenes.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and electrochemical characterizations of two octahedral iron(III) complexes with Schiff base of pyridoxal and aminoguanidine

This article presents the synthesis, physico-chemical, in particular voltammetric, characteristics of two iron(III) complexes with pyridoxal aminoguanidine (PLAG), [Fe(PLAG)Cl₂(H₂O)]Cl (1) and [Fe(PLAG)₂](NO₃)₃ (2). As expected, the zwitterion of the chelate ligand is coordinated tridentate through oxygen of phenol and nitrogen atoms of azomethine and imino groups of the aminoguanidine fragment. In both complexes, Fe(III) is distorted octahedral. [Fe(PLAG)₂](NO₃)₃ (2) is the first bis(ligand) complex with this ligand. Cyclic voltammetric characteristics of the ligand and complexes were studied in DMF in the presence of TBAP or LiCl as supporting electrolytes. The complexes are unstable in this solvent, especially in the presence of an excess of chloride, thus forming several reducible species whose stabilities and behaviors were characterized.     

Voltammetric Studies on Graphite Impregnated Silicone Rubber Electrodes

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The voltammetric behaviour of iodide ions, K₄ Fe(CN)₆, K₃ Fe(CN)₆, quinone, hydroquinone, p-phenylenediamine and p-toluidine was studied with graphite impregnated silicone rubber electrodes. The electrode enables us to carry out the quantitative analysis of these compounds. The peak height of the voltammetric curves is proportional to the concentration. Data on the reproducibility of measured values are given.     

An Anomaly in the Electrochemistry of Hydroquinone at Platinum Electrodes

Abstract

It has been found that two chronopotentiometric oxidation waves result for hydroquinone using a platinum electrode in the pH range 8.0 to 8.6. This phenomenon is ascribed to the effect of platinum oxide on the reversibility of the various steps in the oxidation mechanism. EPR, cyclic voltammetric and chronopotentiometric evidence is presented.     

π-Electronic Charge-Transfer Interactions in Inclusion Complexes of Fullerenens with Cyclic Dimers of Metalloporphyrins

Spectroscopic and voltammetric analyses on inclusion complexes of a fullerene such as C₆₀ with a cyclic dimer of a free-base porphyrin (1-M; M = 2H) and its metal complexes (M = Co, Ag, and Zn) showed that a charge-transfer interaction is partly responsible for the complexation.     

Syntheses,molecular structure,and electrochemical investigations of cobalt(II), copper(II), palladium(II), and zinc(II) complexes with 3-methylpyrazole

Mononuclear complexes of 3-methylpyrazole with general formulas (3-Mepz)₄CuCl₂ (1), (3-Mepz)₄CoCl₂ (2), (3-Mepz)₂PdCl₂ (3), and (3-Mepz)₂ZnCl₂ (4) were prepared by reaction of the corresponding MCl₂ salt (M?=?Cu, Co, Pd, and Zn) with 3-methylpyrazole in appropriate amounts using acetonitrile as solvent at ambient temperature. The X-ray crystal structure determination reveals that 1 and 2 possess octahedral geometry, while 3 and 4 are square planar and tetrahedral, respectively. All the synthesized compounds have the MCl₂ fragment, thus making the synthesized compounds attractive synthons for further transformation. The cyclic voltammograms of the synthesized complexes were obtained and the voltammetric signatures of 1, 2, and 4 showed a single irreversible pH-dependent cathodic peak, while 3 has two reversible cathodic peaks. Involvement of protons accompanying the electron transfer processes was ascertained from differential pulse voltammetric results, indicating peak potential shift as a function of pH.     

Accumulation of host—guest ion complexes with different counterions at the water—supercritical CO2 interface: a molecular dynamics study

The behavior of ion complexes at the water—supercritical carbon dioxide interface was considered by molecular dynamics simulations. The following complexes were studied: Cs⁺calix[4]crown-6, K⁺222 cryptate with chloride or dicarbollide (CCD^–) counterions, the Sr²⁺18C6 complex with the picrate (Pic^–) or perfluorooctanoate (PFO^–) counterions, and the Cl^–Tet ⁴⁺ complex with chloride counterions (Tet ⁴⁺ is a tetrahedral tetraammonium cation). The simulations demonstrate the analogy between aqueous interfaces with organic immiscible liquids and the CO₂ phase. Water and supercritical CO₂ are poorly miscible and form an interface. Most of the complexes are accumulated at the interface, instead of diffusing into the organic phase in which they should be more soluble. In addition, marked counterion effects are observed. The CCD^–, Pic^–, and PFO^– anions are surface active and are concentrated at the interface, but show different relationships with the complexes. The formation of ion pairs is precluded by the very hydrophobic CCD^– anions, which promote the extraction of cryptates as separated ion pairs to the CO₂ phase. Conversely, the extraction of the Sr²⁺ ions with 18C6 proceeds via a co-complexation mechanism, including the formation of the Sr18C6(PFO)₂, complex having a CO₂ affinity. The mechanism of assisted ion transfer to the CO₂ phase is discussed.     

Trace Measurements of Mitomycin C Based on Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetry

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A highly sensitive voltammetric approach for trace measurements of mitomycin C is described. The method is based on controlled adsorptive accumulation of the drug at the hanging mercury drop electrode, followed by voltammetric measurement of the surface species. After five min preconcentration, a detection limit of 2 × 10^?9 M mitomycin C is obtained. The adsorptive stripping response is evaluated with respect to electrolyte, pH, preconcentration time and potential, concentration dependence, possible interferences, and other variables. The relative standard deviation at 1 times; 10^?7 M is 4%. Cyclic voltanmetry is used to characterize the redox and interfacial processes.     

Electrochemical Investigation of Ascorbic Acid Interacting with Bovine Serum Albumin

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Electrochemical investigation of the interaction of Ascorbic acid (AA) with bovine serum albumin (BSA) on a glassy carbon electrode is reported for the first time. In a 0.1 mol/l, pH 7.3 NaCl solution, AA had a well‐defined voltammetric oxidative peak at +0.2086 V (versus Ag/AgCl) on a GC electrode. After the addition of BSA into the AA solution, the oxidative peak current decreased significantly without a shift of the peak potential, and no new peak appeared. The experimental results showed that a new nonelectrochemical supramolecular complex was formed after the interaction of BSA with AA, which resulted in a decrease of the diffusion coefficient, and then a decrease of the oxidative peak current. The interaction conditions and the electrochemical detection conditions were carefully investigated. The stoichiometry of this supramolecular complex was calculated based on voltammetric data with a binding number of two and a binding constant of 1.38×10⁷.     

Electrochemical Behavior and Determination of Nicardipine

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The voltammetric behavior and measurement of nicardipine at the glassy carbon, carbon paste and hanging mercury drop electrodes are discussed. Cyclic voltammetry is used to elucidate the redox mechanism. Nicardipine is shown to adsorb on carbon electrodes, with the surface species retaining its electroactive characteristics. The adsorptive accumulation serves as a preconcentration step which improves the voltammetric measurement with respect to selectivity and sensitivity. Coupling this with a medium-exchange step eliminates interferences due to solution-phase electroactive species and permits direct measurement in urine. The inherent sensitivity of differential pulse voltammetry at the mercury electrode permits convenient measurement at the submicromolar level, with detection limit of 2 × 10^?8M. Amperometric detection for a flow injection system is illustrated.     

Solvent extraction and extraction–voltammetric determination of phenols using room temperature ionic liquid

The phenolic compounds phenol, 4-nitrophenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol, 2,6-dinitrophenol, 1-naphthol, 2-naphthol, and 4-chlorophenol are extracted nearly quantitatively from aqueous solution into the room temperature ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BMImPF₆) in molecular form at pH<pK_a. Picric acid is extracted efficiently in anionic form. Recovery of pyrocatechol and resorcinol is much lower. The effect of pH, phenol concentration, and volume ratio of aqueous and organic phases were studied. Ionic liquid BMImPF₆ is shown to be suitable for extraction–voltammetric determination of phenols without back-extraction or addition of support electrolyte. The electrochemical window of BMImPF₆ at various electrodes was determined, and voltammetric oxidation of phenols and reduction of nitrophenols in BMImPF₆ was studied.     

A carbositall electrode modified with a SiO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-hemoglobin-gold film as a promising biosensing element

The analytical prospects of a carbositall electrode modified with a film based on SiO₂, hemoglobin (Hb), and gold nanoparticles (CSE SiO₂-Hb-Au), prepared by deposition with an electrically generated catalyst, are reported. Hemoglobin on the surface of CSE SiO₂-Hb-Au is shown to possess electrocatalytic activity toward dissolved oxygen, giving a rationale for the development of a rapid voltammetric procedure of O₂ quantification with a detection limit of 0.1 mg/L. The inhibition activity of a number of nitrogen-containing organic substances to the catalytic current CSE SiO₂-Hb-Au is studied. A voltammetric procedure is proposed for determination of the anti-flu drug rimantadine, 1-(1-adamantyl)ethylamine hydrochloride, with a detection limit of 0.4 mg/L. The procedure is applicable to the quantification of rimantadine in blood serum and saliva.