Simultaneous determination of warfarin and bromadiolone by derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry

By using second derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry the simple resolution of mixtures of the anticoagulant rodenticides warfarin and bromadiolone in the presence of beta-cyclodextrin is accomplished which causes a differential effect on the fluorescence intensity of these compounds. The determination method developed is simple, fast and inexpensive; in addition, measurements are performed in a single scan. Mixtures of warfarin and bromadiolone in ratios between 4:1 and 1:10 were satisfactorily resolved.     

Simultaneous determination of histidine and histamine by second-derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry

Simultaneous direct determination of histidine and histamine in mixtures is described. The method is based on the formation of fluorescent condensation products with o-phthaldialdehyde in a basic medium in the presence of 2-mercaptoethanol. Both the conventional and synchronous fluorescence spectra of these condensation products completely overlap, making determination by either of these techniques impossible. However, the determination can be performed by second-derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry. The method is simple, rapid and inexpensive and the measurements are performed in a single scan. Calibration graphs are linear in the range 0.1-4.0 mug/ml for histidine and 0.06-5.0 mug/ml for histamine. Mixtures of histidine and histamine in ratios between 12:1 and 1:8 have been satisfactorily resolved.     

Simultaneous determination of histamine and spermidine by second-derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry

The method is based on formation of the fluorescent condensation products with o-phthaldialdehyde; 0.5–2000 ng ml^?1 histamine and 3–700 ng ml^?1 spermidine can be quantified, with relative standard deviations of 2–3%. Histamine/spermidine ratios of 2.5:1–1:30 can be handled. A selectivity study is reported.     

Simultaneous determination of levodopa and carbidopa by synchronous fluorescence spectrometry using double scans

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential use of a direct headspace-mass spectrometry electronic nose instrument (MS e_nose) combined with chemometrics as rapid, objective and low cost technique to measure aroma properties in Australian Riesling wines. Commercial bottled Riesling wines were analyzed using a MS e_nose instrument and by a sensory panel. The MS e_nose data generated were analyzed using principal components analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS1) regression using full cross validation (leave one out method). Calibration models between MS e_nose data and aroma properties were developed using partial least squares (PLS1) regression, yielding coefficients of correlation in calibration (R) and root mean square error of cross validation of 0.75 (RMSECV: 0.85) for estery, 0.89 (RMSECV: 0.94) for perfume floral, 0.82 (RMSECV: 0.62) for lemon, 0.82 (RMSECV: 0.32) for stewed apple, 0.67 (RMSECV: 0.99) for passion fruit and 0.90 (RMSECV: 0.86) for honey, respectively. The relative benefits of using MS e_nose will provide capability for rapid screening of wines before sensory analysis. However, the basic deficiency of this technique is lack of possible identification and quantitative determination of individual compounds responsible for the different aroma notes in the wine.     

Multivariate calibration applied to synchronous fluorescence spectrometry. Simultaneous determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water samples

Synchronous fluorescence spectra of mixtures containing ten polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (anthracene, benz[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, chrysene, fluoranthene, fluorene, naphthalene, perylene, phenanthrene and pyrene) have been used for the determination of these compounds by Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR), using both PLS-1 and PLS-2. Different procedures have been used for the pretreatment of the data in order to obtain better models, and the size of the calibration matrix has also been studied. The best models have been used for the determination of the above mentioned PAHs in spiked natural water samples at concentration levels between 4 and 20 ng ml⁻¹. Recoveries ranged from 80 to 120% in most cases, although fluorene gave significantly lower results.     

Simultaneous determination of sulpiride and its alkaline degradation product by second derivative synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy

Simple and sensitive synchronous fluorimetric, and second derivative synchronous fluorometric methods were developed for the validated and simultaneous determination of sulpiride (SLP) and its alkaline degradation product (DSLP). The method is based on measuring the synchronous fluorescence of both the drug and its degradation product in borate buffer of pH 8 at Δλ of 45 nm. The peak amplitude (²D) was measured at 295.5 and 342 nm for SLP and DSLP, respectively. The different experimental parameters affecting the synchronous fluorescence intensity of both compounds were studied and optimized. The fluorescence-concentration plots were rectilinear over the range of 0.05-1.0 and 2-10 μg mL⁻¹ for SLP and DSLP, respectively. The limits of detection (LOD) were 0.02 and 0.4 μg mL⁻¹ and quantification limits (LOQs) were 0.05 and 1.2 μg mL⁻¹ for SLP and DSLP, respectively. The proposed methods were successfully applied to commercial capsules and tablets. Statistical comparison of the results with those of the official method revealed good agreement and proved that there were no significant difference in the accuracy and precision between the two methods, respectively. The method was utilized to study the kinetics of the alkaline induced degradation of the drug. The application was further extended to include the in vivo and in vitro determination of sulpiride. The mean % recoveries (n = 3) were 100.22 ± 2.04 and 92.00 ± 3.00 for spiked and real human plasma, respectively.     

快速测定生物样品中蛋白含量的同步荧光法研究

最佳实验条件下,基于脱氧尿苷与人血清白蛋白(HSA)相互作用,导致血清白蛋白的同步荧光光谱发生特异性变化,且体系的同步荧光强度和溶液中白蛋白的浓度呈良好的线性关系,建立了以脱氧尿苷为探针,运用固定波长同步荧光光谱快速测定生物样品中蛋白质总含量的新方法.深入考察了△λ值、反应介质、试剂用量、离子强度、加入顺序、反应时间等因素对测定的影响.在最佳实验条件下,体系的同步荧光强度与血清白蛋白在2.76～524.4μg/mL范围内的线性相关系数为0.9991,方法的检出限可达0.11μg/mL.运用本方法对人血清、唾液和尿液等生物样品进行测定并进行加标回收实验,回收率在98.0%～102.5%之间.对11份空白溶液进行平行测定,相对标准差为1.2%.用经典的考马斯亮蓝G-250(CBB)法做了对照实验,两种方法测定结果基本一致.还考察了一些常见离子和有机物存在时对蛋白质测定的影响.本方法已用于血清、唾液和尿样等生物样品中蛋白质总量的快速测定.     

Determination of traces of gallium in the presence of aluminium by synchronous derivative spectrofluorimetry

Gallium (2–100 ng ml^?1) is determined in the presence of ?500-fold amounts (by weight) of aluminium by using synchronous first- or second-derivative spectrofluorimetry. The fluorescence of the gallium chelate with 1-(2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol is greatly enhanced compared to that of the aluminium chelate in micellar sodium dodecyl sulphate solutions. The limit of detection is about 0.6 ng ml^?1.     

Simultaneous determination of norfloxacin and lomefloxacin in milk by first derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry using Al (III) as an enhancer

A novel method for the simultaneous determination of norfloxacin (NFLX) and lomefloxacin (LFLX) in milk samples was developed by using first derivative synchronous fluorimetry. The synchronous fluorescence (Δλ=160 nm) spectra and first derivative synchronous fluorescence spectra of NFLX, LFLX and their mixture were studied. The zero-crossing method was utilized to measure the first derivative value of the derivative spectrum. The zero-crossing points were located at 275.0 nm for NFLX and at 283.8 nm for LFLX, in first derivative synchronous fluorescence spectra. Therefore, 283.8 nm and 275.0 nm were selected for the determination of NFLX and LFLX. The first derivative values varied linearly with the concentrations in the range of 1.68×10(-8)-5.64×10(-6) mol L(-1) for NFLX and 1.89×10(-8)-6.19×10(-6) mol L(-1) for LFLX. The detection limits were 5.03×10(-9) mol L(-1) for NFLX and 7.58×10(-9) mol L(-1) for LFLX. The proposed method is reliable, selective and sensitive, and has been used successfully in the simultaneous determination of NFLX and LFLX in milk samples, whose results were in good agreement with those obtained by HPLC.     

Simultaneous determination of trace arsenic, antimony, bismuth and selenium in biological samples by hydride generation-four-channel atomic fluorescence spectrometry

A new and sample technique for the simultaneous determination of trace arsenic, antimony, bismuth and selenium in biologic samples by hydride generation-four-channel nondispersive atomic fluorescence spectrometry was development. The conditions of instrumentation and hydride generation of arsenic, antimony, bismuth and selenium were optimized. For reducing hexavalent Se to the tetravalent state was to heat the sample with 6 mol l⁻¹ HCl, and then pre-reducing pentavalent As and Sb to the trivalent state was achieved by the addition of 0.05 mol l⁻¹ thiourea. The interferences of coexisting ions were evaluated. Under optimal conditions, the detection limits for As, Sb, Bi and Se were determined to be 0.03, 0.04, 0.04 and 0.03 ng ml⁻¹, respectively. The precision for seven replicate determinations at the 5 ng ml⁻¹ of As, Sb, Bi and Se were 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5% (R.S.D.), respectively. The proposed method was successfully applied to the simultaneous determination of As, Sb, Bi and Se in a series of Chinese certified biological reference materials using simple aqueous standard calibration technique, the results obtained are in good agreement with the certified values.     

X-ray fluorescence determination of pre-extracted aluminium and gallium in waste-waters

The extraction of aluminium and gallium into a molten commercial C₁₇–C₂₀ fatty acid mixture without and with addition of di-2-ethylhexylphosphoric acid (DEHP) is described. Almost quantitative extraction is achieved within 3 min at about pH 1 with 0.15–0.6 mol l^?1 DEHP in the fatty acid mixture for organic/aqueous phase ratios of 1:5–1:100. The solidified melts are suitable for x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The method is appropriate for waste-waters.     

Simultaneous determination of aluminium and beryllium by first-derivative synchronous solid-phase spectrofluorimetry

A method for the simultaneous determination of aluminium and beryllium in mixtures by first-deravative synchronous solid-phase spectrofluorimetry has been developed. Aluminium and beryllium reacted with morin to give fluorescent complexes, which were fixed on a dextran-type resin. The fluoresnce of the resin, packed in a 1-mm silica cell, was measured directly with a solid-surface attachment. The constant wavelength difference chosen to optimize the determination was Deltalambda = lambda(em) = 75 nm. Aluminium was measured at lambda(em)lambda = 445/520 nm and beryllium at lambda(em)lambda(em) = 430/505 nm. The range of application is between 0.5 and 5.0 ng/ml for both aluminium and beryllium. The accuracy and precision of the method are reported. The method has been successfully applied to the determination of aluminium and beryllium in synthetic mixtures and natural waters.     

Simultaneous determination of acetylsalicylic and salicylic acids in human serum and aspirin formulations by second-derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry

A second-derivative synchronous scanning spectrofluorimetric method for the simultaneous determination of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and salicylic acid (SA) is described. The method is based on the native fluorescence of both acids in a 1% acetic acid-chloroform solution. Both ASA and SA can be determined within the concentration ranges 0.2-70 and 0.03-10 micrograms ml-1, respectively. The effect of each acid on the signal of the other has been studied in detail. Empirical equations have been used to overcome this effect, thus allowing the accurate determination of both acids in binary mixtures, without a separation step. The method has been applied to the determination of ASA and SA in blood serum and to the determination of SA impurities in aspirin formulations. Recoveries from sera spiked with both ASA (2.5-50 micrograms ml-1) and SA (100-160 micrograms ml-1) varied from 99.5 to 106.7% (mean = 102.6%) and from 93.0 to 98.0% (mean = 95.8%), respectively. Recoveries of SA from spiked aspirin solutions (0.25-1.5 mg g-1 of aspirin) varied from 98.0 to 102.0% (mean = 100.3%).     

Simultaneous determination of acetylsalicylic acid and its major metabolites in human serum by second-derivative synchronous fluorescence spectrometry.

A method is described for the simultaneous determination of acetylsalicylic, salicylic, gentisic and salicyluric acids (ASA, SA, GA and SU, respectively) in serum, based on their native fluorescence. The ASA-SA-GA-SU-containing serum samples are extracted with chloroform-1% acetic acid solution; ASA and SA are determined in the organic phase, and GA and SU in the aqueous phase, after removal of protein with trichloroacetic acid, at pH 5.0 and 11.6, respectively. The ASA-SA and GA-SU-SA mixtures are resolved using second-derivative fluorescence spectrometry and the appropriate empirical equations involving the effect of each acid on the signal of the other. Recoveries from sera spiked with ASA (1.0-10 micrograms ml-1), SA (25-50 micrograms ml-1), GA (0.05-0.2 micrograms ml-1) and SU (1.0-5.0 micrograms ml-1) ranged from 100 to 104% (mean 101%), from 93 to 99% (mean 97%), from 94 to 104% (mean 99%) and from 94 to 107% (mean 98%), respectively.     

Simultaneous determination of elemental content in water samples by total reflection X-ray fluorescence and atomic absorption spectrometry

An analytical exercise between two laboratories was performed in order to compare the elemental composition of a water sample. The metal concentration of Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn in the water sample was analyzed by Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence and Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. The analysis by Total Reflection X-Ray Spectrometry was realized by an Ital Structures TX-2000 and the analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry was made by a Perkin Elmer Spectrophotometer Model 3110. Results show a good agreement in the metal concentrations obtained by both techniques. The variation coefficient between the results with both techniques was less than 14%. Therefore, it is possible to conclude that both techniques are reliable and adequate for the determination of these elements in environmental water samples.     

Low volume microwave digestion and direct determination of selenium in biological samples by hydride generation-atomic fluorescence spectrometry

A low volume microwave digestion (LVMWD) procedure has been developed to have all forms of selenium (Se) compounds in biological samples decomposed to Se (IV) and allow total Se be directly determined by hydride generation-atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS), or voltammetrically. Between 0.3 and 0.4 mL of mixed digestion reagents consisting of concentrated (15.4 M) HNO₃-(18.5 M) H₂SO₄ (v:v = 10:1) and >5 to <40 mg sample were found ideal systems with an optimized MW digestion program. Total Se in five certified reference materials was accurately determined. The results obtained by the conventional and LVMWD techniques agreed well. By avoiding pre-reduction step, this method, suitable for a wide range of biological samples, fully takes the advantages of HG-AFS or voltammetric techniques for their high sensitivity, high tolerance to matrix-related interference and accessibility in instrumentation. LVMWD not only enhances the sample output by 3 times and reduces the operational cost and acid wastes, but also makes the small sample analysis possible for many environmental and medical related research objectives. The digestion pathways of Se containing organic samples are also discussed based on the experimental results.     

Simultaneous determination of arsenic and selenium in biological samples by HG-AFS

A new method is proposed for simultaneous determination of traces of arsenic (As) and selenium (Se) in biological samples by hydride-generation double-channel non-dispersive atomic-fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS) from tartaric acid media. The effects of analytical conditions on fluorescence signal intensity were investigated and optimized. Interferences from coexisting ions were evaluated. Under optimum conditions linear response ranges above 20 g L^–1 for As and 32 g L^–1 for Se were obtained with detection limits of 0.13 and 0.12 g L^–1, respectively. The precision for elevenfold determination of As at the 4 g L^–1 level and of Se at the 8 g L^–1 level were 2.7 and 1.9% (RSD), respectively. Recoveries of 92.5–95.5% for As and 101.2–108.4% for Se were obtained for four biological samples and two certified biological reference materials. The proposed method has the advantages of simple operation, high sensitivity, and high efficiency; it was successfully used for simultaneous determination of As and Se in biological samples.     

Simultaneous determination of beryllium and aluminium in mixtures using derivative spectrophotometry

The spectrophotometric determination of beryllium and aluminium with 5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone in the presence of a non-ionic surfactant is reported. Absorption maxima, molar absorptivity and Sandell's Sensitivity of 1:2 (M:L) beryllium and aluminium complexes are, 585 nm and 598 nm, 1.63 x 10(4) l.mole(-1).cm(-1) and 2.04 x 10(4) l.mole(-1).cm(-1), and 0.55 ng/cm(2) and 1.32 ng/cm(2) respectively. Beer's law is obeyed between 7.20-3.96 x 10(2) ng/ml beryllium and 1.08 x 10(1)-1.08 x 10(3) ng/ml aluminium. A method for simultaneous determination of beryllium and aluminium in their mixture using derivative spectra is described. The range 3.6 x 10(1)-3.6 x 10(2) ng/ml beryllium could be determined in the presence of 1.08 x 10(2)-1.08 x 10(3) ng/ml aluminium, and vice versa.     

Ultratrace molybdenum determination in biological samples by graphite-furnace atomic-absorption spectrometry

A method is described for molybdenum determination in human serum at sub-ng/ml levels by graphite-furnace atomic-absorption spectrometry. Sample preparation involves a nitric acid digestion, chelation with benzohydroxamic acid and extraction into hexanol. A detection limit of 0.1 ng/ml and a characteristic concentration of 0.18 ng/ml for 1% absorption can be achieved. The effectiveness of the method has been demonstrated by analysis of unspiked and spiked human serum, standard reference materials, and comparison with the results obtained by inductively-coupled plasma atomic-emission spectroscopy.