Kinetics of oxidation of indigo carmine by N-sodio-N-bromotoluenesulfonamide in acidic buffer medium

The kinetics of oxidation of indigo carmine (IC) by N-sodio-N-bromotoluenesulfonamide or bromamine-T (BAT) in pH 5 buffer medium has been investigated at 30°C using spectrophotometry at 610 nm. The reaction rate shows dependencies of first-order on [IC]₀ second-order on [BAT]₀, fractional order on [H⁺], and inverse first-order on [ρ-toluenesulfonamide]. The addition of chloride and bromide ions, and the variation of ionic strength of the medium have no influence on the reaction rate. There is a negative effect of the dielectric constant of the solvent. Activation parameters have been calculated. A single-pathway mechanism for the reaction, consistent with the kinetic data, has been proposed. © John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 29: 453–459, 1997     

Kinetics and mechanism of chloramine-T oxidation of cinnamaldehyde in two acid media

Kinetics of oxidation of cinnamaldehyde (Cinn) by chloramine-T (CAT) has been studied in solutions containing HCl and H₂SO₄ at 313 K. The respective experimental rate laws obtained in HCl and H₂SO₄ media are as follows: and Here the value of x varies from 0.9 to zero while the values of y and z are 0.83 and 0.72, respectively. Effects, on the reaction rate, of ionic strength, reaction product (p-toluenesulfonamide), dielectric constant of the solvent medium, and the anions, Cl⁻ and SO₄²⁻, have been investigated. Activation parameters have been computed, based on the rate constants determined at different temperatures. Mechanisms proposed and the rate laws derived are consistent with the observed kinetic data represented by the experimental rate laws.     

Ultraviolet spectrophotometric assay of p-aminobenzenesulfonamides

A simple ultraviolet spectrophotometric method for the assay of microgram amounts (0.1–25 μg/ml) of 16 different p-aminobenzenesulfonamides (sulfonamides) in 0.1 N sodium

hydroxide has been developed. The method is simple, accurate, and highly sensitive within the limits of the experimental conditions described and can be used in pharmacies for the assay of sulfonamides in tablets and in pharmaceutical industries for quality control or environmental monitoring as well. The present method is more rapid than any analytical assay reported for these compounds thus far. The values of λ_max and ?_max for these sulfonamides have also been presented.     

Some analytical applications of aromatic sulfonyl haloamines: Determination of thiocyanate and cyanide ions in metal complexes and salts with bromamine-B and dichloramine-B

Simple, rapid, and reproducible methods for the determination of thiocyanate and cyanide ions in metal salts and complexes with bromamine-B (BAB) and dichloramine-B (DCB) have been developed. The oxidation involves eight and two electron changes, respectively, with NCS^? and CN^? ions in 0.05–0.20 N NaOH medium in the case of BAB and in partially aqueous medium with DCB. The proposed methods could be employed for computing the number of thiocyanate and cyanide ligands present in the respective metal complexes.     

Ethylisobutrazine hydrochloride as a selective and sensitive reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of vanadium(V) and its application to vanadium-bearing minerals and alloys

Ethylisobutrazine hydrochloride is proposed as a selective and sensitive reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of vanadium(V). It forms a red-colored species with vanadium(V) in 3.5–6.5 M phosphoric acid medium. An eight-fold molar excess of reagent is necessary for the full development of the color. The red species exhibits an absorption maximum at 518 nm with a molar absorptivity of 9.75 × 10³ liters mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹. Sandell's sensitivity is 5.2 ng cm⁻². Beer's law is obeyed over the range 0.1–6.2 ppm of vanadium(V) with an optimum concentration range of 0.4–6.0 ppm. The effects of acidity, time, temperature, order of addition of reagents, reagent concentration, and the interferences from various ions, are reported. The method has been used successfully for the determination of vanadium in ilmenite and vanadium steels that contain chromium, molybdenum, manganese, nickel, copper, tungsten, and titanium.     

The Use of Megamolecular Polysaccharide Sacran in Food and Biomedical Applications

Natural polymer is a frequently used polymer in various food applications and pharmaceutical formulations due to its benefits and its biocompatibility compared to synthetic polymers. One of the natural polymer groups (i.e., polysaccharide) does not only function as an additive in pharmaceutical preparations, but also as an active ingredient with pharmacological effects. In addition, several natural polymers offer potential distinct applications in gene delivery and genetic engineering. However, some of these polymers have drawbacks, such as their lack of water retention and elasticity. Sacran, one of the high-molecular-weight natural polysaccharides (megamolecular polysaccharides) derived from Aphanothece sacrum (A. sacrum), has good water retention and elasticity. Historically, sacran has been used as a dietary food. Moreover, sacran can be applied in biomedical fields as an active material, excipient, and genetic engineering material. This article discusses the characteristics, extraction, isolation procedures, and the use of sacran in food and biomedical applications.     

Manganese(III) oxidation of L‐serine in aqueous sulfuric acid medium: Kinetics and mechanism

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of L‐serine by manganese(III) ions have been studied in aqueous sulfuric acid medium at 323 K. Manganese(III) sulfate was prepared by an electrolytic oxidation of manganous sulfate in aqueous sulfuric acid. The dependencies of the reaction rate are: an unusual one and a half‐order on [Mn(III)], first‐order on [ser], an inverse first‐order on [H⁺], and an inverse fractional‐order on [Mn(II)]. Effects of complexing agents and varying solvent composition were studied. Solvent isotope studies in D₂O medium were made. The dependence of the reaction rate on temperature was studied and activation parameters were computed from Arrhenius‐Eyring plots. A mechanism consistent with the observed kinetic data has been proposed and discussed. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 31: 525–530, 1999     

Phytochemical Analysis and Molecular Identification of Green Macroalgae Caulerpa spp. from Bali,Indonesia

The studies of the Bulung Boni and Bulung Anggur (Caulerpa spp.) species and secondary metabolites are still very limited. Proper identification will support various aspects, such as cultivation, utilization, and economic interests. Moreover, understanding the secondary metabolites will assist in developing algae-based products. This study aimed to identify these indigenous Caulerpa algae and analyze their bioactive components. The tufA sequence was employed as a molecular marker in DNA barcoding, and its bioactive components were identified using the GC-MS method. The phylogenetic tree was generated in MEGA 11 using the maximum likelihood method, and the robustness of the tree was evaluated using bootstrapping with 1000 replicates. This study revealed that Bulung Boni is strongly connected to Caulerpa cylindracea. However, Bulung Anggur shows no close relationship to other Caulerpa species. GC-MS analysis of ethanolic extracts of Bulung Boni and Bulung Anggur showed the presence of 11 and 13 compounds, respectively. The majority of the compounds found in these algae have been shown to possess biological properties, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammation, and antidiabetic. Further study is necessary to compare the data obtained using different molecular markers in DNA barcoding, and to elucidate other undisclosed compounds in these Caulerpa algae.     

Studying Systematic Errors on Estimation Decision, Detection, and Quantification Limit on Micro-TLC

The decision limit (CCα), capability of detection (CCβ) and quantification limit (QL) are importance performance characteristics in method validation. The TLC-Scanner 3 from Camag provides the possibility to choose the slit dimension of light to determine the peak chromatogram of a substance. The influence of the slit dimension for determination of CCα, CCβ and QL of paracetamol has been carried out. Paracetamol was spotted onto plates of AL-TLC Si G 60 F254 by linomat 4 in the range of 50–400 ng/spot and 10–400 ng/band, then on twin chambers eluted with TAEA (toluene:acetone-ethanol:conc.ammonia, 45 + 45 + 7 + 3 v/v) for 45 mm. Eluted spots were scanned in different slit dimensions at 248 nm. The CCα, CCβ and QL of paracetamol were estimated through the linear regression (LRM) and signal-to-noise (S/N) methods. Slit lengths between 50 and 133 % of the band width of the spots, and with the noise factor of the slit under 2.6, produced good precision measurements of TLC-densitometry between plates, while slit lengths between 50 and 83 % of the band width of the spots introduced a higher sensitivity response of the detector. The estimated CCα, CCβ and QL were determined by how the data were collected, the analytical optical setting, and the usage method for the estimation of both validation parameters.     

Spectrophotometric studies on the platinum(IV)-prochlorperazine bismethanesulfonate complex

We have studied the formation of a platinum complex and developed a simple, rapid and sensitive spectrophotometric method for the determination of platinum in solution. The method is based on the complexation reaction of the chromogen, prochlorperazine bismethane-sulfonate (PCPMS), with platinum(IV) in phosphoric acid medium which forms a reddish brown 1 1 complex with an absorption maximum around 528 nm. The reaction is fast in the presence of copper(II) and goes to completion within 1 min. Beer's law is obeyed over the concentration range 0.3–7.2 g/ml of platinum(IV) with an optimal range of 1.2–6.6 g/ml. The molar absorptivity is 2.65 × 10⁴1 mol^–1 cm^–1 and the Sandell's sensitivity is 7.8 ng cm^–2. The stability constant, logK, of the complex is 4.96±0.1 at 25 ° C. The effects of time, temperature, concentrations of acids, PCPMS and copper(II), and the interference by various ions are investigated. The method has been successfully applied to the determination of platinum content in alloys and minerals.