Catecholase activity investigation for pyridazinone- and thiopyridazinone-based ligands

A series of seven heterocyclic compounds based on pyridazinone and thiopyridazinone moieties: 5-(2-chlorobenzyl)-6-methylpyridazin-3-one L1; 5-[(2-chlorobenzyl)hydroxyl)methyl]6-methylpyridazin-3-one L2; 5-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2,6-dimethylpyridazin-3-one L3; 5-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(hydroxyethyl)-6-methylpyridazin-3-one L4; ethyl-4-(2-chloro-benzyl)-3-methyl-6-oxopyridazin-1(6H)-yl)acetate L5; 5-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(hydroxyethyl)-6-methylpyridazin-3-thione L6, and ethyl-4-(2-chloro-benzyl)-3-methyl-6-thioxopyridazin-1(6H)-yl)acetate L7 were tested for the oxidation of catechol to o-quinone for miming microorganism in the O₂ activation for electrophilic non substituted aromatic. The in situ generated Cu(II), Fe(II) and Zn(II) complexes of these ligands (L1–L7) were examined for such catalytic activities. We found that all these substrates catalyze the oxidation reaction of catechol to o-quinone with the presence of atmospheric dioxygen. The rates of this oxidation depend on two parameters: the nature of the ligand and the nature of ion salts. We found that the combination of L7 [Cu(CH ₃ COO) ₂ ] leads to the fastest catalytic processes.     

5-Naphthylazo-8-hydroxyquinoline (5NA8HQ) as a novel corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution

In this study, 5-naphthylazo-8-hydroxyquinoline (5NA8HQ) was synthesized, characterized, and tested as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl solution in the temperature range 20 to 50 °C. Weight-loss and potentiodynamic polarization measurements were used to analyse the corrosion behaviour of the metal in the absence and presence of different concentrations of the inhibitor. Analyses of surface film and inhibited solutions by FT-IR and UV–visible spectroscopy enabled us to clarify aspects of the inhibition mechanism. Further examination using X-ray diffraction confirmed the action of 5NA8HQ as an effective inhibitor of corrosion of mild steel in acidic media. The results obtained showed that this compound was a good inhibitor of corrosion. The inhibition is of mixed anodic–cathodic nature with predominance of anodic character. The Langmuir isotherm was found to accurately describe the adsorption behaviour of 5NA8HQ. Spectrophotometric analysis showed the formation of a layer at the surface of the corroded sample; this was interpreted as formation of complexes between 5NA8HQ and metal cations present in the steel structure.     

1,3-Bis(3-hyroxymethyl-5-methyl-1-pyrazole) propane as corrosion inhibitor for steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution

The effect of addition of 1,3-bis(3-hyroxymethyl-5-methyl-1-pyrazole) propane (M = 264 g). HMPP on steel corrosion in 0.5 M sulphuric acid is studied by weight-loss, electrochemical polarisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements at various temperatures. The results obtained showed that HMPP acts as a good corrosion inhibitor. The inhibition efficiency increases with the bipyrazole compound to attain 88%. It acts as a mixed-type inhibitor. Trends in the increase of charge-transfer resistance and decrease of capacitance values also show the adsorption of the molecule on the metal surface. The bipyrazole adsorbs on the steel surface according to the Langmuir isotherm adsorption model. Effect of temperature indicates that inhibition efficiency decreases with temperature between 25 and 85 °C.     

Pyridine–pyrazole compound as inhibitor for steel in 1 M HCl

The influence of 3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (P1), pyridine (P2) and 2-(3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl) pyridine (P3) on the corrosion inhibition of steel in molar hydrochloric acid solution is studied using weight-loss, potentiodynamic and EIS measurements. Results obtained shows that P3 is the best inhibitor and its inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of concentration to attain 89% since 10⁻³ M. Potentiodynamic polarisation studies clearly reveal that it acts essentially as a cathodic inhibitor. The inhibitor studied reduces the corrosion rates. E (%) values obtained from various methods used are in good agreement. Adsorption of P3 on steel surface has an S-shaped adsorption isotherm.     

The effect of some triazole derivatives as inhibitors for the corrosion of mild steel in 5 % hydrochloric acid

Corrosion inhibition by triazole derivatives (n-MMT) on mild steel in 5 % hydrochloric acid (HCl) solutions has been investigated by weight loss and electrochemical methods. The results obtained revealed that these compounds performed excellently as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in HCl solution. Potentiodynamic polarization studies showed that they suppressed both the anodic and cathodic processes and inhibited the corrosion of mild steel by blocking the active site of the metal. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behavior of mild steel in 5 % HCl with the addition of different concentrations of the inhibitors was studied in the temperature range from 303 to 333 K. The associated activation corrosion and free adsorption energies were determined. The adsorption of these compounds on the mild steel surface obeys the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The effect of molecular structure on the inhibition efficiency has been investigated by quantum chemical calculations. The electronic properties of inhibitors were calculated and are discussed.     

Synthesis and evaluation of bipyrazolic derivatives as inhibitors of corrosion of C38 steel in molar hydrochloric acid

Methyl 2-(bis((3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl)amino) acetate, BT36, and methyl 2-(bis((3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl)amino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoate, BT 43, have been synthesized. Investigation by weight-loss measurement and use of electrochemical techniques revealed the compounds are very effective inhibitors of corrosion of C38 steel in 1 M HCl solutions—percentage protection exceeded 95 % for BT43 at concentrations as low as 10^?2 M. An impedance study in the absence and presence of these compounds revealed the mechanism of protection was cathodic inhibition by polarization and charge-transfer. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm was obeyed. Quantum chemical data calculated by use of DFT at the B3LYP/6-31G* level of theory revealed a good correlation between inhibition efficiency and the molecular structure of BT36 and BT43. The highest occupied molecular orbital, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital, the separation energy (ΔE), and the dipole moment (μ) from the inhibitor to the metal surface explain the experimental data well.     

Inhibition of steel corrosion in 2 M H3PO4 by artemisia oil

Artemisia oil (Ar) is extracted from artemisia herba alba collected in Ain es-sefra-Algeria, and tested as corrosion inhibitor of steel in 2 M H₃PO₄ using weight loss measurements, electrochemical polarisation and EIS methods. The naturally oil reduces the corrosion rate. The inhibition efficiency was found to increase with oil content to attain 79% at 6 g/l. Ar acts as a cathodic inhibitor. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behaviour of steel indicates that inhibition efficiency of the natural substance decreases with the rise of temperature. The adsorption isotherm of natural product on the steel has been determined.     

Establishment of equivalent circuits from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study of corrosion inhibition of steel by pyrazine in sulphuric acidic solution

This paper describes the use of the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technique (EIS) in order to study the corrosion inhibition process of steel in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solution at the open circuit potential (OCP). Diethyl pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylate (Prz) as a non-ionic surfactant (NS) inhibitor has been examined. The Nyquist diagrams consisted of a capacitive semicircle at high frequencies followed by a well-defined inductive loop at low frequency values. The impedance measurements were interpreted according to suitable equivalent circuits. The results obtained showed that the Prz is a good inhibitor. The inhibition efficiency increases with an increase in the surfactant concentration to attain 80% at the 5 × 10⁻³M. Prz is adsorbed on the steel surface according to a Langmuir isotherm adsorption model.     

A sensor for the in situ determination of acidity levels in concentrated sulfuric acid

A potentiometric method at imposed weak current between two paste electrodes, ferrocene and chloranil, permits the in situ determination of sulfuric acid concentrations (0.5–11.0 M). The different factors affecting the potential at imposed current as current intensity, temperature and H⁺ ion concentration are studied. The potentials measured between ferrocene and chloranil electrodes are directly linked to the acid concentration. The acidity R_i(H) function, which represents the determination of the H⁺ activity has been determined and compared to Strehlow R_o(H), Janata H_GF and Hammet H_o functions. R_i(H) is numerically equal to the thermodynamic R_o(H). Received: 19 October 1998 / Revised: 22 March 1999 / Accepted: 23 March 1999     

Chemical variability of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Artemisia herba-alba</Emphasis> Asso essential oils from East Morocco

Chemical compositions of 16 Artemisia herba-alba oil samples harvested in eight East Moroccan locations were investigated by GC and GC/MS. Chemical variability of the A. herba-alba oils is also discussed using statistical analysis. Detailed analysis of the essential oils led to the identification of 52 components amounting to 80.5–98.6 % of the total oil. The investigated chemical compositions showed significant qualitative and quantitative differences. According to their major components (camphor, chrysanthenone, and α- and β-thujone), three main groups of essential oils were found. This study also found regional specificity of the major components.