A cobalt(II)-selective PVC membrane based on a Schiff base complex of N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-3,4-diaminotoluene

A new PVC membrane electrode for Co²⁺ based on N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-3,4-diaminotoluene, an excellent neutral carrier, has been fabricated using sodium tetraphenylborate (NaTPB) as an anionic excluder and dioctylphthalte (DOP) as a solvent mediator. The electrode exhibits a linear potential response in the concentration range of 7.9 × 10⁻⁸ to 1.0 × 10⁻¹ M with a slope of 30 ± 0.2 mV per decade. The detection limit of the proposed sensor is 5.0 × 10⁻⁸ M and it can be used over a period of 5 months. The proposed sensor revealed good selectivity over a wide variety of other cations including alkali, alkaline earth, heavy and transition metals and could be used in the pH range of 2.0-9.0. This electrode was successfully applied for the determination of Co²⁺in real samples and as an indicator electrode in potentiometric titration of cobalt ions.     

A simple and reliable semipreparative high-performance liquid chromatography technique for the isolation of marker-grade hyperforin from Hypericum perforatum L extract

The present work describes isolation of bioactive lipophilic constituent [namely, hyperforin from St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.)], of approximately 98% purity by semipreparative high-performance liquid chromatography (LC). The extraction, isolation, and analysis of the collected compound is performed without the use of antioxidants and inert gas atmospheres at all the stages. Hyperforin, separated isocratically on a 12microm semiprep column, is obtained in high purity, lyophilized after the removal of the organic phase, and preserved at a low temperature. The purity of the collected marker compound is estimated by the use of LC-mass spectrometry and spectroscopic techniques.     

Kinetik der Entladung von Zn2+ und Ni2+ an der Quecksilbertropfelektrode in einem Thiomalatmedium

Zusammenfassung Wir untersuchten auf polarographischem Wege die Kinetik der Entladung von Zn²⁺ und Ni²⁺ an der Quecksilbertropfelektrode in einem Thiomalatmedium konstanter Ionenstärke (=0,5). Wir stellten fest, daß die Reduktion von Zn²⁺ und Ni²⁺ irreversibel verläuft und berechneten daher die kinetischen Parameter (Übertragungskoeffizient , Geschwindigkeitskonstante der HinreaktionK _f,h ^o ) nach dem theoretischen Verfahren vonKoutecky in der vonMeites undIsrael erweiterten Form.

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Kinetics of discharge of Zn²⁺ and Ni²⁺ at the D.M.E. in thiomalate media

Kinetics of discharge of Zn²⁺ and Ni²⁺ have been studied polarographically in thiomalate media of constant ionic strength (=0.5) at the dropping mercury electrode. The reduction of both Zn²⁺ and Ni²⁺ was found to be irreversible. Hence, the kinetic parameters (transfer coefficient , and forward rate constantK _j,h ^o ) have been calculated byKoutecky's theoretical treatment as extended byMeites andIsrael.

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Synthesis and characterisation of some new cyanonitrosyl chromium(l) complexes with phenetidines and anisidines

Summary A new series of cyano-substituted nitrosylchromium(I) complexes having octahedral stereochemistry around the metal ion, and of general formula, [CrNO(CN)₂(L)₂(H₂O)] (L =o-,m- andp-phenetidines oro-,m-, andp-anisidines) have been isolated in the solid state by interaction of potassium pentacy-anonitrosylchromate(I) monohydrate with the appropriately substituted aniline. The complexes, which have been characterised by elemental analysis, conductance, molecular weight determination, magnetic measurements, e.s.r. and i.r. spectral studies, contain chromium(I) in a low-spin d⁵-configuration.     

Magneto,spectral and thermal studies of lanthanide perchlorato complexes of 5,6-benzoquinoline

A new series of complexes of 5,6-benzoquinoline (Benzqn) with lanthanide perchlorates with the general composition Ln(ClO₄)₃·7Benzqn (Ln = La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy or Ho) were synthesised and characterised by elemental analysis, conductance, molecular weight and infrared spectra. The thermal behaviour of these complexes have also been studied.     

o-Iodosobenzoate as an oxidimetric titrant

o-Iodosobenzoate has been used as a titrant at pH 7 with potassium iodide and starch as indicator, under Andrews' titration conditions with iodine monochloride as preoxidant, and in acid medium with potassium bromide and Methyl Red as indicator. Methods are described for the determination of tetrathionate (through disulphide cleavage by cysteine), hydrogen sulphite, thiosulphate, xanthates, cysteine and glutathione in certain combinations (involving masking of sulphite and thiols with acrylonitrile). Hexacyanoferrate(II) is determined in the presence of arsenic(III), antimony(III) and thallium(I). Sulphathiazole, sulphadiazine and sulphamerazine consume six equivalents of bromine per mole, but phthalation or diazotization of the aromatic amino group prevents disubstitution of bromine in the benzene ring. Chloramphenicol is determined by reduction of its aromatic nitro group to an amino group, followed by bromination. Rutin and vitamin C react with eight and two equivalents of bromine per mole respectively.     

Studies on the thermal behaviour of detonating fuse and detonators

Investigations of the thermal stability of detonating fuse containing 10 g pentaerythrol tetranitrate (PETN) revealed that the cord burnt under unconfinement at 403 K. Under confinement in a steel pipe or copper tube there was a partial detonation at 403 K. In order to characterize the thermal stability of PETN and pyrotechnic composition used in fuse head of electric detonators differential thermal analysis (DTA) was used.The electric detonators of aluminium cell and copper cell were heated from ambient temperature to 373 K at an average rate of 0.4 deg/min. The rate of heating was increased gradually to 1.5 deg/min till explosion. The detonation temperature varied between 373 K and 375 K.The impact and friction sensitivity of detonating fuse was poor. There was no detonation when a 5 kg hammer was repeatedly hit over the fuse from a height of one metre. There was no detonation when the detonating fuse was rubbed by a blunt edge of steel plate till it was smashed.

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Zusammenfassung Untersuchungen der thermischen Stabilität von Sprengschnuren mit 10 gm^–1 PETN zeigten, daß die Schnur frei bei 403 K verbrennt. Unter Abschluß in einem Stahloder Kupferrohr tritt bei 403 K eine partielle Detonation auf. Zur Charakterisierung der thermischen Stabilität von PETN und von pyrotechnischen Mischungen, die in Zünderköpfen von elektrischen Sprengkapseln verwendet werden, wurde Differentialthermoanalyse (DTA) angewendet. Die elektrischen Sprengkapseln von Aluminium- und Kupferzellen wurden mit einer durchschnittlichen Aufheizgeschwindigkeit von 0.4 Grad/min von Raumtemperatur auf 373 K erhitzt. Die Aufheizgeschwindigkeit wurde bis zur Explosion allmählich auf 1,5 Grad/min erhöht. Die einzelnen Detonationen erfolgten bei einer Temperatur zwischen 373 und 375 K. Die Stoß- und Reibempfindlichkeit der Sprengschnur war gering. Bei einem mehrmaligen Einwirken eines 5 kg-Hammers aus einer Höhe von 1 m erfolgte keine Detonation. Bei Reiben mit der unscharfen Kante einer Stahlplatte bis zur Zerstörung erfolgte keine Detonation.

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The authors are indebted to the Director, Central Mining Research Station for giving permission to publish this paper. The views expressed in the paper are those of the authors and not necessarily of the institute which they belong to.     

Mass, EPR, IR and electronic spectroscopic studies on newly synthesized macrocyclic ligand and its transition metal complexes

Manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes have been synthesized with a new tetradentate ligand viz. 1,3,7,9-tetraaza-2,4,8,10-tetraketo-6,12-diphenyl-cyclododecane (L) and characterized by the elemental analysis, molar conductance measurements, magnetic susceptibility measurements, mass, ¹H NMR, IR, electronic and EPR spectral studies. The molar conductance measurements of the complexes in DMF correspond to be nonelectrolytic nature for Mn(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) while 1:2 electrolytes for Ni(II) complexes. Thus, these complexes may be formulated as [M(L)X₂] and [Ni(L)]X₂ (where M = Mn(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) and X = Cl⁻ and NO₃⁻).On the basis of IR, electronic and EPR spectral studies an octahedral geometry has been assigned for Mn(II) and Co(II) complexes, square-planar for Ni(II) whereas tetragonal for Cu(II) complexes. The ligand and its complexes were also evaluated against the growth of bacteria and pathogenic fungi in vitro.     

N-Bromosuccinimide-dibenzoyl peroxide/azabisisobutyronitrile: a reagent for Z- to E-alkene isomerization

N-Bromosuccinimide-dibenzoyl peroxide/azobisisobutyronitrile is used to carry out several types of Z- to E-alkene isomerizations. The NBS-bromination conditions are sufficient for both allylic bromination and alkene isomerization. When the allylic hydrogens are not available in substrates, only the isomerization of the alkene takes place. The present conditions for isomerization of carbon-carbon double bonds are mild and efficient.     

Extractive spectrophotometric determination of nitrite in polluted waters

Nitrite is diazotised with p-nitroaniline in hydrochloric acid and coupled with 8-quinolinol in alkaline medium to give a purple azo dye (λ_max = 550 nm, ? = 3.88 × 10⁴ l mol^-1 cm^-1). Extraction of the dye into 3-methyl-1-butanol shifts the absorption maximum to 570 nm and improves the apparent molar absorptivity to 5.852 × 10⁴ l mol^-1 cm^-1. Beer's law is obeyed for 0.01–0.06 ppm nitrite. The Sandell sensitivity is 0.00078 μg cm^-2. The method is applicable to polluted waters.