Voltammetric Behavior of Dopamine at ct-DNA Modified Carbon Fiber Microelectrode

A sub-micrometer thin-layer DNA modified carbon fiber microcylinder electrode was prepared by electrodeposition of ct-DNA at 1.5V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The voltammetric behavior of dopamine (3-hydroxytyramine) was investigated at the modified electrode. It was found that the modified electrode exhibits a highly electrocatalytic activity toward dopamine oxidation. Differential pulse voltammetry was used for determination of dopamine in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer solution. A linear response of the peak current versus the concentration was found in the range of 4×10^–6 to 10^–4molL^–1 at 10^–4molL^–1 AA (ascorbic acid) coexistence (R=0.9959) and the range of 6×10^–5 to 10^–3molL^–1 at 10^–3molL^–1 AA (R=0.9960). The presence of a high concentration of ascorbic acid did not interfere with the determination. The proposed method exhibited good recovery and reproducibility. This method can be applied to the detection of DA in real samples.     

The predictive accuracy for estimating infinite dilution activity coefficients by γ∞-based UNIFAC

The predictive accuracy for estimating infinite dilution activity coefficients by a modification of the UNIFAC method wherein the group interaction parameters were based on only data (referred to as -based UNIFAC) has been studied. Estimates and measured values were compared for six prototypical solutes in a series of homologous n-alkanes, l-alcohols and alkanenitrile solvents. Despite the fact that the interaction parameters were derived using only data, this approach still gave serious errors due to several inherent problems in the original UNIFAC model. Its performance is sometimes even poorer than that of the original UNIFAC method. For example for nitromethane in alcohols and p-dioxane in nitriles values predicted by the -based UNIFAC are essentially zero. The large errors for these systems are most likely due to inaccurate interaction parameters in the -based UNIFAC method.     

Photometric detection of cyclodextrins in liquid chromatography by using iodine generated electrochemically in-situ

A method has been developed for photometric detection of cyclodextrins (CD) in liquid chromatography using iodine (I₂) generated electrochemically in-situ. Iodide ion in the mobile phase was electrochemically oxidized to I₂ which was subsequently reacted with I^–, in an electrochemical flow cell, forming I₃^–. The absorbance of I₃^– was found to be greatly enhanced when CD were present in the mobile phase. The absorbance enhancement was caused by the change in the mole fraction of I₃^–, because of the inclusion reaction of I₃^– with CD. On the basis of this phenomenon, CD were detected by means of a photodiode-array UV–visible detector positioned downstream of the electrochemical flow cell. The signals were found to be linearly dependent on CD concentration. Because the formation constants of I₃^– with CD decrease in the order -CD>-CD>-CD, -CD was most detectable by the method. Detection limits were 1.0 mol L^–1 for -CD, 65 mol L^–1 for monoG1--CD, 100 mol L^–1 for -CD, and 200 mol L^–1 for -CD.     

Gamma radiolysis of Methyl Red solution and reaction induced by γ-irradiated NaCl in Methyl Red

The -radiolysis of Methyl Red solution in HCl medium at pH=2 has been studied along with energy transfer reaction brought about byF and hole centers of -irradiated NaCl. The G-values for degradation of the azo dye indicator by radiolysis and -irradiated salt were determined as 9·10^–1 and 4.8·10^–3, respectively. The kinetic rate constants (k) of degradation are evaluated as 2·10^–5 rad^–1 in the case of direct radiolysis, while for the irradiated salt it is 2·10^–7 rad^–1. The extent of degradation by direct -radiolysis is 100–200 times greater as compared to that by the -irradiated salt. The same mechanism is proposed for radiolysis as well as the reaction induced by -irradiated sodium chloride.     

Research on 1-aza two-ring systems

Reduction of 5-[2-(methoxycarbonyl)ethyl]-1,3-dihydropyrrolizines with lithium aluminum hydride gave 5-(-hydroxypropyl)-1,2-dihydropyrrolizines (in 70–90% yields), which have intramolecular -hydrogen bonds in dilute solutions. The parameters of the -hydrogen bonds were determined in the IR spectra, and their enthalpies were found. The data obtained (_OH 95–99 cm^–1, –H 3.05 kJ·mole^–1) show that among compounds with an aliphatic hydroxyl group and a system of electrons, 5-(-hydroxypropyl)-1,2-dihydropyrrolizines have some of the strongest intramolecular -hydrogen bonds.See [1] for communication XVI.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 359–363, March, 1978.     

Reactivity of pyrrole pigments,XXI: Structure and reactivity of Cu(II) and Zn(II) bilindione chelates

Summary Several Mn, Cu, and Zn chelates of etiobiliverdin-IV-, mesobiliverdin-IX, and its dimethyl ester are studied. The results show that the chemical constitution of the Cu biliverdin chelate corresponds to a formal metal oxidation state of (II) coordinated to a neutral radical of the NH trideprotonated biliverdin. The reactivity of the Cu(II) bilindione chelates in nucleophilic solvents agrees with that expected for a neutral radical structure of the ligand; in CH₃OH, they undergo oxidation towards dimethoxybilipurpurins. The magnetic behaviour of Cu(II) etiobiliverdinate-IV- in the solid state shows an intramolecular weak antiferromagnetic coupling d⁹Cu-to--radical (J=–23 cm^–1) and an intermolecular weak antiferromagnetic coupling -radical-to--radical (J=–45 cm^–1). The analogy of this magnetic behaviour to that of the cation radical of metalloporphyrins is discussed.

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Reaktivität von Pyrrolpigmenten, 21. Mitt.: Struktur und Reaktivität von Cu(II)- und Zn(II)-Chelaten von Bilindionen

Zusammenfassung Einige Mn, Cu and Zn Chelate von Etiobiliverdin-IV-, Mesobiliverdin-IX und seinem Dimethylester werden untersucht. Im Komplex koordiniert ein Metallatom (mit der Formalladung II) mit einem Neutralradikal des dreifach NH-deprotonierten Bilindions. Die Reaktivität des Komplexes gegenüber nukleophilen Lösungmitteln entspricht erwartungsgemäß dem eines neutralen -Radikals; in CH₃OH wird er zu Dimethoxybilipurpurin oxidiert. Bei Cu(II)-Etiobiliverdinat-IV beobachtet man im festen Zustand neben schwacher, antiferromagnetischer Kupplung zwischen d⁹Cu und -Radikal (J=–23 cm^–1) auch eine schwache, intermolekulare, antiferromagnetische Wechselwirkung zwischen zwei -Radikalen (J=–45 cm^–1). Dieses magnetische Verhalten wird dem des -Kationradikals von Metalloporphyrinen gegenübergestellt.

     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the oxidation of arginine and histidine by chloramine-T in hydrochloric acid medium

The oxidation of amino acids by chloramine-T (CAT) in HCl medium at 30°C indicates simultaneous catalysis by H⁺ and Cl^– ions in the HCl concentration range of 0.04–0.12 M. The reaction is first order with respect to concentrations [CAT], [H⁺] and [arginine], but zero order with respect to [histidine]. The rate depends also on Cl^– concentration following 0.7th order. At HCl concentrations >0.12 M, the rate equation is:w=k[CAT] [amino acid]^0.6 and is independent of the [Cl^–]. A suitable mechanism has been suggested.

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-T (CAT) HCl (30°C) H⁺, Cl^– [HCl]=0,04–0,12M. [CAT], [H⁺] [] []. [Cl^–]^0,7. [HCl]>0,12M =k · [CAT][]^0,6 [Cl^–]. .

     

The determination of tin in explosive materials by thermal neutron activation analysis

A method, based on the measurement of the -photopeak at 332 keV arising from a¹²⁴Sn(n, )^125mSn reaction, has been developed for the rapid measurement of Sn at concentrations of 20 g g^–1, present as the cross-linking agent, in explosive charges. The method is comparative, and has a limit of detection of 0.6 g g^–1 and a precision of 5% RSD. The method requires no sample preparation and is economical in effort.     

Radiation-induced reactions of cholesterol in an aqueous medium

⁶⁰Co -ray radiolysis of cholesterol /3-hydroxy-5-cholestene/ /I/ in the two-phase system /water-ethyl acetate/ and in the presence of air has been studied using TLC and GC methods. The following products were observed in the irradiated mixture: 3, 7-dihydroxy-5-cholestene /II/, G O. 36, 3-hydroxy-7-keto-5-cholestene /III/, G 1.48, 3-hydroxy-7-keto-5-cholestane /IV/, G 0.22, 3,5,6-trihydroxy-5-cholestane /V/, G 0.83, 5,6-epoxy-3-hydroxy-5-cholestane /VIa/, G 0.26, 5,6-epoxy-3-hydroxy-5-cholestane /VIb/, G 0.24, and 2, 3-dihydroxy-5-cholestene /VII/, G 0.22. The dose dependence of the formation of these products shows that the cholesterol derivatives substituted in the position 7 /II–IV/ are formed from a common precursor — the radical Ia. On the other hand, the products of the 5–C=C double bond reactions /V and VI/ are formed independently. Also the product VII is formed independently. A reaction scheme that is in agreement with these results is proposed.     

Electrochemical Determination of Cinnamtannin B1 with a Pyrolytic Graphite Electrode

Cinnamtannin B1 (trimeric proanthocyanidin), which is identified and isolated from the effective fraction of the root of Lindera aggregata (Sims) Kosterm, is one kind of condensed tannin used as an effective antipyrotic and antitumor agent. Its electrochemical response can be obtained at a pyrolytic graphite electrode. Consequently, an easily performed and sensitive method for the determination of cinnamtannin B1 is developed. The detection limit is estimated to be 1.0×10^–7M with the linear determination range of 2.0×10^–7M to 1.8×10^–6M. Five replicate analyses of 1.0×10^–6M cinnamtannin B1 yields an RSD value of 2.1%. Since the working electrode does not need to be modified with any other species, it is very stable, repeatable and easily treated, and this method therefore potentially useful in real sample analysis.     

Electron transfer in solutions of tungstovanadophosphoric heteropoly compounds

Redox properties of some isomers of tungstovanadophosphoric heteropoly anions have been studied. Rate constants of electron transfer from -1, 2, 3-PW₉V ₂ ^V V^IVO ₄₀ ^7– to PW₁₁V^VO ₄₀ ^4– (k=1.1±0.2)×10² dm³/mol s) and from PW₁₀V^VV^ivO ₄₀ ^6– to -1,2,3-PW₉V ₃ ^V O ₄₀ ^6– (k=1.4±0.2)×10² dm³/mol s) have been measured in 30% CH₃COOH at pH 3 and 20°C.

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- . PW₁₁V^VO₄₀ ^4– -1,2,3-PW₉V ₂ ^V V^ivO₄₀ ^7– (k=(1,1±0,2)·10^{2 3}/·), -1,2,3-PW₉V ₃ ^V O₄₀ ^6– PW₁₀V^vV^ivO₄₀ ^6– (k=(1,4±0,2)·10^{2 3}/·) pH=3 30%- CH₃COOH 20°C.

     

The direction of elimination in the pyrolysis kinetics of 3-bromobutyronitrile

The gas phase elimination of 3-bromobutyronitrile, examined in a static system and seasoned vessel, follows a first-order rate law. The reaction in the temperature range of 370.0–420.1°C and pressure range of 54–198 torr, is homogeneous and unimolecular. The temperature dependence of the rate coefficient is given by the equation: log k₁ (s^–1)=(13.74±0.25)–(213.7±3.2) kJ mol^–1 (2.303RT)^–1. The cyano substituent has been found to retard the elimination process through its electronwithdrawing resonance effect. Most of the dehydrobromination product is cis-trans-crotonitrile, while very little of allyl cyanide is obtained. This result is rationalized in terms of electronic factors.

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3- , . . 370,0–420,1°C 54–198 . : log k₁ (cek^–1)=(13,74±0,25)–(213,7±3,2)(/)×(2,303 RT)^–1. - . --, . .

     

Effect of aminoacids on the surface free energy of nitrofurantoin

Changes in nitrofurantoin surface free energy components, Lifshitz-van der Waals, _s ^LW , electron donor, _s ^– , and electron acceptor, _s ⁺ , due to adsorption of the aminoacids: lysine, alanine and glutamic acid, were determined by means of the thin-layer wicking technique. It was found that the aminoacids slightly increase the _s ^– component already at 10^–4 M concentration. They reduce the _s ⁺ component practically to zero, and a very sharp increase of _s ^– was observed when the nitrofurantoin surface was precovered from the solutions at concentrations larger tan 10^–4 M. It is concluded that the adsorption of the aminoacids takes place via hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions between nitrofurantoin surface and aminoacid molecules. The increase in the _s ^– parameter is probably caused by the presence of carboxyl groups in the aminoacid molecules.     

Experimental study of the bifurcation diagram in the Belousov-Zhabotinskii reaction

In the citric acid-Mn²⁺–H₂SO₄–KBrO₃ system a hysteresis phenomenon in the switching on and off of the oscillations has been observed. The possible bifurcation diagrams of the system are discussed.

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-Mn⁺²–H₂SO₄–KBrO₃ . .

     

Determination of Iron in Tap and Waste Water Using Liquid–Liquid Extraction in a Flow-Injection System

A flow-injection procedure for the determination of iron(III) in water is described. The procedure is based on the formation of an ion pair between the tetraphenylarsonium (Ph₄As⁺) (TPA) or tetrabutylammonium (But₄N⁺) (TBA) cations and the tetrathiocyanatoferrate(III) complex (TTF). This ion pair is extracted with chloroform, and the absorbance of the organic phase is measured at 503nm (for Ph₄As⁺) or 475nm (for But₄N⁺). Iron concentrations higher than 0.9×10^–6molL^–1 (50µgL^–1) can be detected in the first case, with a relative standard deviation of 1.9% (n=12), a linear application rangeof between 1.34 and 54.0×10^–6molL^–1 (75–3015µgL^–1), and a sampling frequency of 30h^–1. For the ion pair with But₄N⁺, the detection limit is 0.52×10^–6molL^–1 (29µgL^–1), with a relative standard deviation of 1.6% and a linear application range between 0.73 and 54.0×10^–6molL^–1. Under the proposed working conditions, only Pd(IV), Cu(II) and Bi(III) interfere. With the application of the merging zones technique, considerable amounts of organic reagent can be saved. The TBA method was applied to the analysis of iron(III) in tap and industrial waste waters.     

Role of multiple bonds of tetracoordinated phosphorus atom in the magnetic shielding of its nucleus

On the basis of a previously proposed approach to investigation of the nature of the chemical shift ³¹P, it has been shown that the dependence of shielding of the ³¹P nucleus on the multiplicity of one of the bonds (PM) of the phosphorus atom in the molecule is not monotonic over the entire interval of variation of the corresponding parameter _PM. When _PM is smaller than a certain value ₀, which is determined by the difference between interactions of the P atom with the atom in question (M) and other substituents, the dependence of ³¹P nuclear shielding on _PM should be antibatic, and when _PM > ₀ symbatic.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 439–446, July– August, 1989.     

Application of l-cysteine-capped nano-ZnS as a fluorescence probe for the determination of proteins

Nanometer-sized l-cysteine-capped ZnS particles have been synthesized and used as a fluorescence probe to investigate the effect of proteins on fluorescent intensity. With =190 nm, maximum and constant synchronous fluorescence enhancement was produced at 267 nm and pH 5.12 in the presence of proteins. A highly sensitive synchronous fluorescence method for the rapid determination of proteins has been developed. Under optimum conditions, calibration graphs are linear over the range 0.03–8.0 g mL^–1 for bovine serum albumin (BSA), 0.01–6.0 g mL^–1 for human serum albumin (HSA), 0.05–8.0 g mL^–1 for -globulin (-G), and 0.04–4.0 g mL^–1 for ovalbumin, respectively. The relative standard deviations of seven replicate measurements were 1.75% for 1.0 g mL^–1 BSA, 1.90% for 1.0 g mL^–1 HSA, 1.65% for 1.0 g mL^–1 -G, and 2.32% for 1.0 g mL^–1 ovalbumin.     

Porphyrins. 9. New data on the polyformylation of metal complexes of etioporphyrin I

The structures of the products of the polyformylation of Cu, Ni, and Co complexes of etioporphyrin (EP) as monoformyl-, ,-diformyl-, ,-diformyl-, and ,,-triformyl-EP were established by electronic, IR, and PMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. -Formyl--(N-methylformaldimine)-EP and porphyrins that contain a cyclopentane ring can be formed by alkaline treatment of the Vilsmeier formylation products.See [1] for communication 8.See [2] for our preliminary communication.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 767–775, June, 1979.     

Ceramic glaze analysis by simultaneous in-beam PGAA and XRFS

Twenty-one ready-to-use hobby glazes, of which 18 were labeled safe for food containers (SFFC), were analyzed for Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Gd, Hf, K, Mn, Na, Pb, Si, Sm, Sr, Ti, Zn, and Zr by neutron capture prompt -ray activation analysis (PGAA). Simultaneously, Pb was also determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRFS) using Pb K X-rays induced by the -ray component of the neutron beam. The XRFS limits of detection were 200–400 g Pb·g^–1 (dry weight), a factor of 100 better than those for PGAA. Pb concentrations (by dry weight; with weight losses ranging from 28 to 49% after air-drying) found were 0.16–27.2% in the SFFC glazes and 0.86–32% in the other glazes. The SFFC glazes contained from <0.6 to 202 g Cd·g^–1, and Co, Cr, and Cu (elements which may enhance Pb leaching from fired glazes) were found in concentrations up to 1.2, 2.7, and 5.6%, respectively. Method accuracy was demonstrated with the analysis of soil, fly ash, and glass standard reference materials.     

Kinetics of triphenylphosphite ozonide consumption in reaction with triphenylphosphite

Kinetic regularities of triphenylphosphite ozonide reaction with triphenylphosphite have been studied at T=–75°C to –40°C. The rate of ozonide consumption is estimated as W=k₁[(C₆H₅O)₃P·O₃]+k₂[(C₆H₅O)₃P·O₃][(C₆H₅O)₃P], where k₁=(2.03±0.39)×10^–5s^–1(–50°C), 1gk₂=(3.82±0.33)–(6.61±0.32)/gq dm³/mol s and =2.303RT kcal/mol.

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–75°C –40°C . : W=k₁[(C₆H₅O)₃P·O₃]+k₂[(C₆H₅O)₃P·O₃][(C₆H₅O)₃P], k₁=(2,03±0,39)·10^–5–1(–50°C); 1g k₂=(3,82±0,33)–(6,61±0,32)/ /·, =2,303·RT /