Comparison of fluorimetric methods of assay for 7 H-Benz(de)anthracen-7-one in airborne particulates and air pollution source effluents

Summary Various modifications of a thin-layer chromatography fluorimetric method for the determination of 7 H-benz(de)anthracen-7-one (BO) and phenalen-1-one (PO) in complex mixtures have been compared. The best modifications consisted of one-dimensional thin-layer chromatography followed by elution, evaporation, solution in trifluoroacetic acid, followed by either spectrophotofluorimetric or fluorimetric assay. In some cases a quenching agent was necessary to quench the fluorescence of the interferences. Urban atmospheres and air pollution source effluents can be analyzed by these micromethods. These methods with slight modification could be applied to the determination of the aza heterocyclic and the other ring-carbonyl compounds found in urban atmospheres and air pollution source effluents.

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Zusammenfassung Verschiedene Modifikationen einer dünnschichtchromatographischen, fluorimetrischen Methode zur Bestimmung von 7 H-Benz(de)-anthracen-7-on (BO) und Phenalen-1-on (PO) in komplexen Gemischen wurden verglichen. Am besten bewährte sich eindimensionale Dünnschichtchromatographie, nachfolgende Elution, Abdampfen, Aufnehmen in Trifluoressigsäure und schließlich Bestimmung durch Spektralfluoreszenz-oder Fluoreszenzmessung. In manchen Fällen war es nötig, die Fluoreszenz störender Substanzen mit einem geeigneten Reagens zu löschen. Stadtatmosphäre oder Quellen der Luftverunreinigung können mit diesen Mikromethoden analysiert werden. Sie eignen sich nach geringfügiger Modifikation auch zur Bestimmung von azaheterocyklischen und anderen Ring-Carbonylverbindungen in der Atmosphäre.

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Résumé On a comparé entre elles différentes modifications d'une méthode de fluorimétrie avec chromatographie en couche mince pour le dosage de la benzo-7 H anthracène-one-7 (BO) et de la phénalène-one-1 (PO) en mélanges complexes. Les modifications les meilleures ont consisté en une Chromatographie en couche mince unidimensionnelle suivie d'élution, évaporation, mise en solution dans l'acide trifluoroacétique, opérations suivies d'une recherche spectrophotofluorimétrique ou fluorimétrique. Dans certains cas, un agent d'extinction s'est montré nécessaire pour éteindre la fluorescence due aux interférences. On peut analyser par ces microméthodes les atmosphères urbaines et les écoulements sources de pollution de l'air. Ces méthodes ont pu être appliquées après légère modification au dosage des composés aza hétérocycliques et autres composés carbonyles cycliques trouvés dans les atmosphères urbaines et dans les écoulements sources de pollution de l'air.

     

The isolation and structure determination of cryptomisrine,a novel indolo[3,2-b]quinoline dimeric alkaloid from cryptolepis sanguinolenta

The isolation and structure determination of cryptomisrine, a novel indolo[3,2-b]quinoline dimeric alkaloid obtained from extracts of the roots of the Ghanaian medicinal plant Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is reported. The structure determination was made via a consideration of the spectral data, including uv, ir, nmr, and mass spectra. In particular, one-dimensional proton/carbon nmr, one-dimensional nOe difference nmr, and a series of homonuclear (COSY) and inverse-detected heteronuclear two-dimensional (HMQC, HMBC) experiments were utilized, as well as high resolution FABMS. Cryptomisrine is most unusual in that its two monomeric parts apparently exist in such a C₂ symmetric environment that only one set of proton and carbon nmr resonances are observed. Cryptomisrine is the first example of a dimeric indolo-[3,2-b]quinoline alkaloid to have been isolated from nature.     

PHOTOSENSITIZATION WITH BACTERIOCHLORINS

Abstract— Biophysical and photobiological properties of a group of bacteriochlorins were compared with efficacy of these products for photodynamic therapy of murine tumors. Predictive factors for selective photosensitization in vivo include affinity binding to lipoproteins greater than albumin, extinction coefficient at the wavelength of irradiation and tumor/skin distribution. Efficacy was correlated with circulating plasma levels of the different sensitizers but not with the photodynamic therapy response in cell culture.     

Automatic absolute determination of total sulfur by combustion and coulometric titration

An automatic method for the absolute determination of total sulfur, which overcomes the tendency of previous methods to give low sulfur recoveries on samples with high oxygen demand, is described. The technique combusts the sample in oxygen and sweeps the combustion gases through a hydrogen peroxide trap to remove the sulfur oxides from the gas stream. The trap contents are volatilized and swept with nitrogen through reduced copper heated to 890 °C. Sulfur oxides are quantitatively converted to sulfur dioxide and titrated coulometrically with iodine. Halogens are held by the copper and do not interfere with the sulfur determination. Analysis time is 12 min and automation of the method allows unattended operation. Sample size is 0.5 to 20 mg. Sulfur levels of 0.05 to 100% can be determined.     

Preparation of polysiloxane stationary phases for capillary column chromatography: A New methoxyphenyl phase

Contemporary methods for the synthesis of alkyl- and arylsubstituted polysiloxane stationary phases are reviewed. A new, moderately polar phase containing the 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propyl group is reported.     

Photochemical reactions of Ru3(CO)12 involving metalmetal bond fission

Photolysis of Ru₃(CO)₁₂ in the presence of donor ligands rapidly produces monomeric ruthenium species.     

An integrated microfluidic device for influenza and other genetic analyses

An integrated microfluidic device capable of performing a variety of genetic assays has been developed as a step towards building systems for widespread dissemination. The device integrates fluidic and thermal components such as heaters, temperature sensors, and addressable valves to control two nanoliter reactors in series followed by an electrophoretic separation. This combination of components is suitable for a variety of genetic analyses. As an example, we have successfully identified sequence-specific hemagglutinin A subtype for the A/LA/1/87 strain of influenza virus. The device uses a compact design and mass production technologies, making it an attractive platform for a variety of widely disseminated applications.