Derivatization of carboxylic acids with 9-bromomethylacridine using micellar phase-transfer catalysis

Summary Micellar phase-transfer catalysis (MPTC) offers the opportunity to derivatize carboxylic acids directly in an aqueous matrix without prior extraction of the acids into a suitable aprotic solvent. The currently developed MPTC system consists of a non-ionic surfactant, Arkopal N-130, an ion-pair agent, tetrakis-(decyl)-ammonium bromide, and a novel fluorescence reagent, 9-bromomethylacridine. The MPTC system can be applied to the derivatization of many types of carboxylic acids. The reaction rate is affected by the lipophilicity of the acid and by the presence of other functional groups. For lipophilic carboxylic acids the reaction is complete within 5 min at 60°C and pH 7.0.     

Vibrational spectra of compounds Ln2MoO6 and Ln2WO6

The vibrational spectra of compounds Ln₂WO₆ and Ln₂MoO₆ (Ln = lanthanide, including Y and Bi) are reported. Neglecting details it is possible to assign the internal vibrations of the molybdate and tungstate group. The results are in agreement with the structural data known up till now and suggest further that tungsten in the unknown Y₂WO₆ structure is in six-coordination, that Bi₂MoO₆ shows still another modification than koechlinite and that vibrational spectroscopy may yield additional structural information for compounds like those under consideration.     

Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodobenzene,a new oxidant in potentiometric titrations

A new oxidimetric titrant, bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodobenzene is proposed for potentiometric titrations in acetonitrile and water-acetonitrile media. The general analytical conditions for using this titrant and the results for the potentiometric titrations of various inorganic and organic reductants are described.     

A convenient synthesis of 1,3-oxazolidin-4-ones and 1,3-oxazin-4-ones

1,3-Oxazolidin-4-ones and 1,3-oxazin-4-ones were synthesized by formal cyclocondensation of imines with α- or β-hydroxy acids.     

Finite extensibility and orientational effects in rubbers. A physical interpretation of the ‘van der Waals equation’ for the elastic force

We propose a physical interpretation of the so-called van der Waals equation of state for rubbers, which gives a relation between the force and the deformation. On a phenomenological basis this equation takes the finite extensibility and a non-defined interaction into account. Here the fininte extensibility is discussed for the dilute case (no entanglements) and the highly entangled limit. The intramolecular interactions are described by orientational effects. The resulting equation of state for the force shows the same features as the van der Waals equation.Dedicated to Prof. H.-G. Kilian on the occasion of his 60th birthday.     

Einige Aspekte der Quantitativen Röntgenemissionsanalyse Leichter Elemente bei Anregung Mit Schweren Teilchen

The aim of the paper is the simplification of calibration procedures in the investigation of multi-element-systems by calculating calibration curves. This requires, as well as taking into account the measuring geometry and the detector properties, above all the calculation of the number of the characteristic X-rays emitted by the sample per incident particle. For the calculation of the thick target yield a computer programme has been developed which makes possible a simple exchange of subroutines describing the stopping power of the sample, the cross-section of K-shell ionization, the fluorescence yield and the matrix absorption for the resulting K-X-rays of the elements contained in the sample. The agreement between experiment and calculation is discussed, when various approximations for the functions mentioned are used, as well as the possible influence of the grain size and surface roughness of the samples on the measurements, on which the calculations are based.      

Supported Liquid Membrane Work-Up of Blood Plasma Samples Coupled On-Line to Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Basic Antidepressant Drugs

An automated sample pretreatment of human blood plasma for liquid chromatographic determination of three antidepressant drugs, dibenzepine; a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), reboxetine; a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and fluvoxamine; a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), based on supported liquid membrane (SLM) for unsurpassed sample clean-up and analyte enrichment, has been developed. The chromatograms after enrichment of plasma blank and aqueous blank are virtually indistinguishable. The entire analytical procedure revealed good linearity and low detection limits of 5, 15 and 20 ng mL^–1 for dibenzepine, reboxetine and fluvoxamine, respectively. No carry-over effects were noted. The repeatability of extraction at three concentrations in the range 40–150 ng mL^–1 for the three drugs was between ca. 3% and 7% as relative standard deviation. The reproducibility relative standard deviation during three different days (replacing the membrane each day) was not significantly higher.     

Einfluß zweiwertiger Anionen auf die Filmdruck-Flächenbedarfs-Isothermen von gespreiteten Octadecylamin-Monoschichten

Zusammenfassung Durch den Einsatz zweiwertiger Ionen in der wäßrigen Subphase kann die Packungsdichte gespreiteter Monoschichten wasserunlöslicher Tenside pH-abhän-gig erhöht werden. Ergebnisse für Octadecylamin auf einer Lösung von Natriumhydrogensphosphat werden angegeben.

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Summary The packing density of spread monolayers of waterinsoluble surface-active agents can be increased by use of bivalent ions in the aqueous subphase. Results for octadecyl amine spread on a solution of sodium hydrogen phosphate are given.

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Schnellbestimmung von Hexachlorcyklohexan neben DDT mit Hilfe der Mikrobrechungsindexbestimmung nach Kofler

Zusammenfassung Eine Bestimmung von HCH und DDT aus Pulvergemischen und Streupudern wird beschrieben. Die beiden Insektizide werden über einer Säule, die mit Aluminiumoxyd neutral beschickt ist, mit Äther oder n-Hexan eluiert und das Eluat im Vakuum vorsichtig getrocknet. Aus der Schmelze des Rückstandes wird mit Hilfe der Glaspulvermethode die prozentuelle Zusammensetzung an Hand von Eichkurven ermittelt.

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Summary A method is described for determining HCH and DDT obtained from mixed powders and dusting powders. The two insecticides are passed through a column packed with neutral aluminium oxide, and then eluted with ether or n-hexane, and the eluate then carefully dried in vacuo. The percentage composition is found by means of standard curves when the glass powder method is applied to the melt of the residue.

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Résumé On décrit un dosade de HCH et de DDT sur le mélange des poudres et sur des poudres d'épandage. On réalise l'élution des deux insecticides avec l'éther ou le n-hexane, sur une colonne remplie d'oxyde d'aluminium neutre et l'on sèche avec prudence l'éluat dans le vide. On obtient la composition en pour-cent sur la partie fondue du résidu, au moyen de la méthode à la poudre de verre et en se servant de courbes d'étalonnage.

     

Simple, rapid and selective method using high-performance liquid chromatography for the determination of bretylium in plasma.

A high-performance liquid chromatographic method with ultraviolet detection has been developed for the determination of bretylium in plasma. Following a single-step solid-phase extraction procedure, bretylium is selectively isolated and well recovered from plasma. The assay sensitivity is 0.156 micrograms/ml from 250-microliters plasma samples and its linearity was assessed up to 40 micrograms/ml. The method is accurate (101.0 +/- 5.4%) and precise (maximum coefficient of variation of 8%). It provides a simple and time-saving alternative to existing methods and is particularly suitable for pharmacokinetic studies.