Determination of nucleic acids by near-infrared fluorescence quenching of hydrophobic thiacyanine dye in the presence of Triton X-100.

A near-infrared (near-IR) fluorescence quenching method was developed for the determination of nucleic acids in aqueous solution by using a cationic heptamethylene thiacyanine as a probe. The near-IR cationic cyanine showed maximum excitation and emission wavelengths at 800 and 825 nm, respectively, in the presence of Triton X-100; the fluorescence of the cyanine could be greatly quenched by DNA. The calibration graphs were linear over the range of 10-400 ng/mL for CT (calf thymus) DNA and over the range 5-400 ng/mL for FS (fish sperm) DNA under optimal conditions. The corresponding detection limits were 5.2 ng/mL for CT DNA and 2.5 ng/mL for FS DNA. The relative standard deviation (n = 8) was 3.1% for 75 ng/mL CT DNA and 2.2% for 75 ng/mL FS DNA, respectively. Preliminary research showed that the fluorescence quenching might be ascribed to the formation of dye aggregate facilitated by DNA.     

Alterations in phospholipid bilayers caused by sodium dodecyl sulphate/triton X-100 mixed systems

The mechanisms governing the subsolubilizing and solubilizing interaction of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS)/Triton X-100 mixtures and phosphatidylcholine liposomes were investigated. Permeability alterations were detected as a change in 5(6)-carboxy-fluorescein (CF) released from the interior of vesicles and bilayer solubilization as a decrease in the static light-scattered by liposome suspensions. Three parameters were described as the effective surfactant/lipid molar ratios (Re) at which the surfactant system a) resulted in 50% of CF release (Re _50%CF); b) saturated the liposomes (Re _SAT;c) led to a complete solubilization of these structures (Re _SOL). From these parameters the corresponding surfactant partition coefficientsK _50%CF,K _SAT andK _SOL were determined. The free surfactant concentrationsS _W were lower than the mixed surfactant CMCs at subsolubilizing level, whereas they remained similar to these values during saturation and solubilization of bilayers in all cases. Although theRe increased as the mole fraction of the SDS rose (X _SDS), theK parameters showed a maximum atX _SDS values of about 0.6, 0.4 and 0.2 forK _50%CF,K _SAT andK _SOL respectively. Thus, the higher the surfactant contribution in surfactant/lipid system, the lower theX _SDS at which a maximum bilayer/water partitioning of mixed surfactant systems added took place and, consequently, the lower the influence of the SDS in this maximum bilayer/water partitioning.Abbreviations PC Phosphatidylcholine - PIPES piperazine-1,4 bis (2-ethanesulphonic acid) - SDS sodium dodecyl sulphate - X _SDS mole fraction of sodium dodecyl sulphate in the mixed system - CF 5(6)-carboxyfluorescein - Re effective surfactant/lipid molar ratio - Re _50%CF effective surfactant/lipid molar ratio for 50% CF release - Re _SAT effective surfactant/lipid molar ratio for bilayer saturation - Re _SOL effective surfactant/lipid molar ratio for bilayer solubilization - S _W surfactant concentration in the aqueous medium - S _{W, 50%CF} surfactant concentration in the aqueous medium for 50% CF release - S _{W, SAT} surfactant concentration in the aqueous medium for bilayer saturation - S _{W, SOL} surfactant concentration in the aqueous medium for bilayer solubilization - S _B surfactant concentration in the bilayers - K bilayer/aqueous phase surfactant partition coefficient - K _50%CF bilayer/aqueous phase surfactant partition coefficient for 50% CF release - K _SAT bilayer/aqueous phase surfactant partition coefficient for bilayer saturation - K _SOL bilayer/aqueous phase surfactant partition coefficient for bilayer solubilization - PL phospholipid TLC-FID, thin-layer chromatography/flame ionization detection system - PI polydispersity index - CMC critical micellar concentration - r ² regression coefficient     

Mixed micelles of sodium 4-decyl naphthalene sulfonate with Triton X-100 and sodium dodecyl sulfonate analyzed by 1H NMR

The characteristics of sodium 4-decyl naphthalene sulfonate (SDNS)/Triton X-100 (TX-100) and sodium dodecyl sulfonate (SDSN)/SDNS mixed micelles with different molar ratios were studied by 1D and 2D 1H NMR. In the mixed micelle of SDNS/TX-100 the phenoxy rings of the TX-100 are embedded in the near vicinity of the alkyl chains of SDNS and its polyoxyethylene segments, but the first oxyethylene group, to which the phenoxy ring is adjacent, are located near the naphthyl rings. In the mixed micelle of the SDNS/SDSN system the sulfonate groups of SDSN are embedded in the naphthyl rings of SDNS; i.e., they are located more internally in the mixed hydrophobic micellar core than those of SDNS. Moreover, the naphthyl rings of SDNS separating these sulfonate groups of SDSN may play an active role in weakening the electrostatic repulsion of the negatively charged sulfonate groups, which favors the mixed micelle aggregation.     

Spectrophotometric method for the determination of manganese with phenylfluorone in the presence of Triton X-100 and cetylpyridinium chloride in pharmacological preparations and vegetable fertilizers

A simple and very sensitive method for the spectrophotometric determination of manganese in pharmacological preparations and vegetable fertilizers is proposed. The method is based on the formation of a blue coloured complex of Mn (II) with 9-phenyl-2,3,7-trihydroxy-6-fluorone (PF) in the presence of cetylpyridinium chloride (CP) and Triton X-100. Optimum concentrations of PF, CP, Triton X-100 and pH ensuring maximum absorbance were defined. The complex Mn(II)-PF-CP-Triton X-100 shows maximum absorbance at 591 nm with the molar absorptivity value 1.77x10(5 )L mol(-1 )cm(-1). The detection limit of the method is 0.004 microg mL(-1). The Beer's law is obeyed for manganese concentrations in the range 0.02-0.2 microg mL(-1). The effect of foreign ions was elucidated. The statistical evaluation of the method was carried out for six determination using 5 microg Mn and the following results were obtained: standard deviation 0.021, confidence interval 5.05+/-0.05 microg Mn. The method has been applied for the determination of manganese in pharmacological preparations (Biovital, Kinder Biovital) and vegetable fertilizers (Hydrovit 100, Florovit).     

Spectrophotometric determination of zinc with hydrazidazol in the presence of Triton X-100 and its application in metal analysis

A new spectrophotometric method for the determination of zinc is proposed. The chromogenic agent Hydrazidazol forms a 1:1 chelate with zinc in the presence of Triton X-100 in a medium containing 20-40% ethanol. The molar absorptivity and conditional formation constant have been found to be 2.7 x 1O(4) l.mole(-1).cm(-1) (at 640 nm) and 10(5.32) respectively. Beer's law is obeyed for zinc over the range of 0.2-0.8 mug/ml with a standard deviation of 0.024 mug/ml. The method can be applied to the determination of zinc in cadmium metal and its oxide after preconcentration by selective extraction of zinc thiocyanate into ethyl acetate in the presence of EDTA and thiosulphate as masking agents.     

苯基荧光酮－TritonX－100荧光熄灭法测定微量钼研究

本文用荧光熄灭法研究了苯基荧光酮－ＴｒｉｔｏｎＸ－１００－Ｍｏ（Ⅵ）体系的测定方法及条件。在ｐＨ１．０～３．０的盐酸介质中，Ｍｏ（Ⅵ）检测限为０．２μｇ／２５ｍＬｆｆ在０．２～２．０μｇ／２５ｍＬ范围内具有线性关系。本法灵敏度高，选择性好，用于检测球墨铸铁中的微量钼，结果满意。     

Spectrophotometric determination of iron as phenylfluorone complex sensitized with Triton X-100

Summary The effect of some surfactants and protective colloids on the absorbance of the iron(III)-phenylfluorone complex has been investigated. The binary complex formed at pH 9.0 show a molar absorptivity of 7.5×10⁴ l · mol^–1 · cm^–1 at 530 nm. In the presence of 2% Triton X-100, at the same pH, the molar absorptivity of the sensitized complex was 1.19×10⁵ l · mo^–1 · cm^–1 at 555 nm. Full colour development of the sensitized complex occurred within 25 min and Beer's law was followed up to 0.53 ppm of iron. The molar ratio and continuous variation methods indicated a 13 metal-ligand ratio for the sensitized complex. The effect of various amounts of different ions has been studied under the experimental conditions and some masking agents were recommended. The method has been applied to the determination of iron in copper and nickel metals and some non-ferrous alloys.

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Spektralphotometrische Bestimmung von Eisen als Phenylfluoronkomplex sensibilisiert mit Triton X-100

     

Flow-injection spectrophotometric determination of fluoride based on alizarin fluorine blue in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulphate

The stopped-flow reagent-injection method proposed for the spectrophotometric determination of fluoride with lanthanum (III)/alizarin fluorine blue in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulphate at pH 4.6 (λ_max=574 nm) provides a linear calibration graph for 0.08–1.2 mg l^?1 fluoride. The relative standard deviation (n=10) was 0.2% at 0.60 mg l^?1 fluoride. The sampling rate was 60 h^?1. The method is applied to sea and bottled mineral waters with satisfactory results.     

Spectrofotometric determination of copper in sugar cane spirit using biquinoline in the presence of ethanol and Triton X-100

The present paper proposes a method for molecular spectrophotometric determination of copper in sugar cane spirits. The copper(I) reacts with biquinoline forming a pink complex with maximum absorption at 545 nm. The reaction occurs in the presence of hydroxylamine, ethanol and Triton X-100 tensioative. Determination of copper is possible in a linear range 0.2-20.0 mgL(-1) with a detection limit 0.05 mgL(-1). The great advantages of the proposed methodology are the elimination of liquid-liquid extraction step and the use of toxic organics solvents, like dioxane, to dissolve the reagent.     

Fluorescence quenching method for the determination of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose with acridine yellow or acridine orange

In near neutral to weak basic media, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC) will dissociate to become a macro polymeric anion, which can react with acridine yellow (AY) or acridine orange (AO) to form an ion-association complex resulting in fluorescence quenching of the acridine dyes. The maximum fluorescence quenching wavelength is 505 nm (lambda(ex)=440 nm) for AY system and 530 nm (lambda(ex)=493 nm) for AO system, respectively. The fluorescence quenching values (DeltaF) are directly proportional to the concentrations of NaCMC and the linear ranges are 20.0-4000 microg/L for AY system and 20.0-7000 microg/L for AO system, separately. This method has high sensitivity and the detection limits for NaCMC are 58.0 microg/L (AY system) and 157.2 microg/L (AO system). The effects of coexistent substance have been investigated, and the results show that this method has a relatively good selectivity. A fluorescence quenching method for the determination of NaCMC based on the ion-association reactions of CMC polymeric anion with a basic acridine dye was developed. The method is sensitive, simple and fast.     

Phase separation in non-ionic surfactant Triton X-100 solutions in the presence of phenol

The influence of concentration conditions and acidity on the phase separation in non-ionic surfactants Triton X-100 solutions in the presence of phenol was investigated. It was shown that the addition of small amounts of phenol results in the decrease of the cloud point temperature of Triton X-100 solutions. On the other hand, the addition of phenol into the investigated system resulted in the decrease of the hydration values of surfactant-rich phases and the increase of their hydrophobicity. The extraction degree and distribution coefficient of phenol between the water and the surfactant-rich phases were studied. On the basis of data obtained the molar parts of water, phenol and Triton X-100 in the non-ionic surfactant-rich phases formed at different concentration conditions were calculated. Possibilities of the application of phenol-induced micellar extraction for microcomponents preconcentration were estimated.     

头孢唑酮与Triton X-100缔合体系的相互作用

抗生素头孢唑酮的加入使得非离子表面活性剂Triton X-100的表面活性降低. ¹H-NMR的结果表明，头孢唑酮增溶于胶束极性基团附近.头孢唑酮与Triton X-100胶束的结合常数随Triton X-100含量的增加而下降，但头孢唑酮在Triton X-100胶束相和水连续相之间的分配系数不随Triton X-100含量变化而变化.     

Chemiluminescence determination of surfactant Triton X-100 in environmental water with luminol-hydrogen peroxide system

Background  

The rapid, simple determination of surfactants in environmental samples is essential because of the extensive use and its potential as contaminants. We describe a simple, rapid chemiluminescence method for the direct determination of the non-ionic surfactant Triton X-100 (polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether) in environmental water samples. The optimized experimental conditions were selected, and the mechanism of the Luminol-H₂O₂-Triton X-100 chemiluminesence system was also studied.     

A new method for the determination of the critical micelle concentration of Triton X-100 in the absence and presence of beta-cyclodextrin by resonance Rayleigh scattering technology

A new method for the determination of the critical micelle concentration (CMC) of Triton X-100 in aqueous solution and beta-cyclodextrin solution by resonance Rayleigh scattering (RRS) has been developed. The method is based on the measurement of the RRS intensity of different concentration of Triton X-100 in aqueous solution and beta-cyclodextrin solution (6.0 x 10(-4) mol l(-1)). When the RRS intensities were plotted against the concentration of Triton X-100, an inflection point appeared at the Triton X-100 concentration of 5.0 x 10(-4) mol l(-1) in aqueous solution and 1.1 x 10(-3) mol l(-1) in beta-cyclodextrin solution, respectively. These values of concentration corresponded to the CMC of Triton X-100 in aqueous solution and beta-cyclodextrin solution, which also agreed closely with the results reported by surface tension and UV-Vis absorption spectrophotometry. Therefore, the present RRS method is very convenient, rapid and accurate and can be used as a new technology for the determination of CMC values of surfactants without any probe. The relationship between the RRS intensity and the concentration, aggregate state and the aggregate molecular size of Triton X-100 has been primarily discussed.     

Physicochemical study of ovalbumin in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulphate in aqueous media

The interactions of sodium dodecyl sulphate with ovalbumin in aqueous solution at room temperature are described for a wide concentration range of both substances. A phase diagram covering a wide range of concentrations shows a total of five different morphologies. Dynamic light scattering of the samples from each morphology offered better understanding of the different structures (between three and four) present in the solution. The amount of ovalbumin present in the solution was confirmed with differential scanning spectroscopy, while the interactions between sodium dodecyl sulphate and ovalbumin were interpreted by zeta potential and electrical conductivity measurements.     

Fluorescence enhancement method for measuring anionic surfactants with a hydrophobic cyanine dye

A novel fluorimetric method based on use of a hydrophobic cationic cyanine dye has been developed for determination of the anionic surfactant sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (DBS). The method is based on the enhancement effect of DBS on the fluorescence of the hydrophobic cyanine dye 2-[-4-chloro-7-(1-ethyl-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-ylidene)-3,5-(propane-1,3-diyl)-1,3,5-heptatrien-1-yl]-1-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-3H-indolium iodide. Under the optimum conditions the extent of fluorescence enhancement is proportional to the concentration of DBS in the range 0.05–5.0 mg L^–1; the detection limit is 0.014mg L^–1. The relative standard deviation for 0.35 mg L^–1 DBS was 1.1% (n=10). The proposed method, which avoided use of toxic solvents and tedious solvent-extraction, and was applied to the determination of DBS in natural water with recoveries between 99.9 and 107%. Preliminary research shows that the fluorescence enhancement is due to the formation of a dye aggregate facilitated by DBS.     

以TritonX-100为增敏剂荧光速率法测定银

基于醋酸钠介质中，银（Ⅰ）催化过硫酸钾氧化荧光素反应，以２，２－联吡啶为活化剂，Ｔｒｉｔｏｎ Ｘ－１００为增敏剂，拟定了测定痕量银的新荧光速率法。本法由于添加 Ｔｒｉｔｏｎ Ｘ－１００表面活性剂，使得灵敏度提高了４倍，测定银含量线性范围为２～３２ μｇ／Ｌ，相对标准偏差为３．１％（ｎ＝９），检出限为１．７６ × １０－３（ｍｇ／Ｌ）。用于测定氯化银的溶度积和光谱感光板中的银，结果满意。     

Spectrophotometric determination of molybdenum(VI) with Bromopyrogallol red in the presence of Triton X-114

The complexation of molybdenum(VI) with Bromopyrogallol Red in the presence of the nonionic surfactant Triton X-114 is studied spectrophotometrically. A mixed-ligand complex is formed with the component ratio 1: 1: 1 and a stability constant of logβ = 8.2. The effect of pH, time, temperature, and component concentrations on the formation of the mixed-ligand complex is studied. A highly selective procedure for the spectrophotometric determination of trace molybdenum(VI) in drinking water in the presence of tungsten has been developed.     

Synthesis of fluorescent alkoxybenzylidene derivatives of malononitrile dimer in water in the presence of Triton X-100

An efficient procedure has been developed for the synthesis of alkoxybenzylidene derivatives of malononitrile dimer in water in the presence of nonionic surfactant (Triton X-100). Depending on the number and position of alkoxy groups, the products showed solid-state fluorescence with the emission maximum in the range λ 491–560 nm.     

Electrokinetic behaviour of polymer colloids with adsorbed Triton X-100

An experimental study on the electrophoretic mobility (µ_e) of polystyrene particles after adsorption of Triton X-100 (TX100) is described. Three polystyrene particles with different functionality (sulphate, carboxyl and amidine) were used as solid substrate for the adsorption of the surfactant. The electrophoretic mobility of the polystyrene-TX100 complexes at different electrolyte concentrations has been studied versus the amount of adsorbed surfactant. The presence of TX100 onto the colloidal particles seems to produce a slight shifting of the slipping plane. This is observed for electrolyte concentrations above ~10^-3 M. On the other hand, the electrophoretic mobilities of the latex-surfactant complexes with maximum surface coverage were measured versus pH and salt concentration. Specific ion interactions between H⁺/carboxyl groups and OH^-/amidine groups appeared at extreme pH which explain the anomalous electrophoretic behaviour encountered in the region where surface charge change.