On-line coupling of sequential injection extraction with restricted-access materials for sample clean-up and analysis of drugs in biological matrix

In this contribution, the on-line coupling of solid phase extraction (SPE), based on a restricted-access material (RAM), with sequential injection technique (SIA) for the analysis of biological samples, is described. The SIA-RAM system was tested with a new potential antileucotrienic drug (VUFB-19363 (Quinlukast)) for serum analysis. The method is based on SPE with the novel internal-surface reversed-phase column packing material-alkyl-diol silica (ADS). The supports tolerate direct and repetitive injection of proteinaceous fluids (plasma, serum) and allow reversed-phase partitioning at the internal surface. A column packed with a 25 microm C18 alkyl-diol support was used for direct serum injection. Using a 6-port selection valve and the system of three mobile phases, the polar matrix compounds and metabolites are removed by sequentially aspirated mobile phases with lower content of the organic part (methanol-water (2:98) and following acetonitrile-water (20:80)) to the waste, and then, the analyte enriched on the column is eluted by a strong mobile phase (acetonitrile-methanol-water (40:20:40)) to the UV detector without transfer loss. With the fully automated SIA system, a total analysis time of less than 10 min was achieved. The only off-line sample pre-treatment step required to remove particulate matter was centrifugation. The studies showed a range of linearity (2-40 microg ml(-1)) and a high recovery (93.6-96.8%) of drug from the biological matrix with coefficients of variation (RSD) less than 5.0% (n = 6). This paper introduces a new, simple and robust analytical technique suitable for screening determination and direct analysis of drugs in biological materials.     

Automatisches Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Bleioxidgehalts von Grauoxid durch Messung der L?sungsw?rme

Zusammenfassung Für das zur Herstellung von Bleibatterien verwendete Grauoxid (bestehend aus einem feinteiligen Gemisch von ca. 60 bis 90% Bleioxid, PbO, und einem Rest metallischem Blei) wurde ein Verfahren zur kontinuierlichen bzw. quasikontinuierlichen, automatischen Bestimmung des PbO-Gehaltes an den Fertigungsanlagen benötigt. Eine schnelle Analyse mit vergleichsweise geringem Aufwand war durch Messung der Lösungswärme bei Behandlung einer abgewogenen Menge Grauoxid mit verd. Essigsäure möglich. Unter technisch bequem realisierbaren Bedingungen wurden Temperaturerhöhungen von einigen Grad erhalten. Der Einfluß verschiedener Arbeitsbedingungen, der verschiedenen PbO-Modifikationen und der Teilchengröße und -form wurde untersucht. Zur Zeit wird eine für die Fertigung bestimmte, automatische Apparatur aufgebaut, die bei einer Analysenfolge von 1 min die Bestimmung mit einer Standardabweichung unter ±1% durchzuführen gestattet.

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Automatic procedure for the determination of the lead oxide content of gray oxides by measurement of the heat of solution

A continuous or semicontinuous automatic method for the determination of the lead oxide content was needed in the manufacturing process of gray oxides (a fine particle mixture of about 60 to 90% lead oxide, PbO, and metallic lead, used in manufacturing lead batteries).A rapid determination with comparatively small effort was possible by measuring the heat of solution of a weighed amount of gray oxides treated with acetic acid. Temperature rise of a few degrees could be reached under technically realisable conditions. The influence of different working conditions, of the particle size and shape and of the PbO modifications were investigated. An automatic apparatus for the determination is at present being built and will give one determination per minute with a standard deviation of less than ±1%.

     

Diastereoselective Spirocyclization of C-(Alkyloxycarbonyl)formimines of 2-Substituted 1HIndole-3-ethanamines (= Tryptamines): Basic Studies. 5th Communication on Indoles,Indolenines, and Indolines

C-(Alkoxycarbonyl)formimines of type 15–18 were derived from the 2-substituted tryptamines 2 , 9 , 10 , and 11 and transformed with tosyl chloride into tricyclic 3-spiroindoles of types 19–22 (Scheme 3). The influence of the homochiral alkoxy moieties A–D on the stereochemical outcome of this reaction was studied. Good-to-excellent diastereoselectivities were observed with the (?)-8-(phenylmenth-3-yl)oxy group ( B ) as homochiral auxiliary. The structures of the tricycles 4 , (2′R,3S)- 19B , and (2′S,3R) 20C were established by X-ray analysis, the structures of the others by NOE and CD studies, and by chemical correlation. Possibilities to explain the steric course of the spirocyclizations are discussed.     

Synthesis of a simplified bryostatin C-ring analogue that binds to the CRD2 of human PKC-alpha and construction of a novel BC-analogue by an unusual Julia olefination process

[structure: see text] The synthesis of two truncated bryostatin analogues 2 and 3 is described. High-field NMR measurements on the C-ring analogue 3 in C(2)H(3)CN containing 25% (2)H(2)O have shown that it binds to the CRD2 of human PKC-alpha at virtually the same position as phorbol-13-acetate (PA) and bryostatin 1 (1). NMR titration studies have also revealed that 3 binds to the CRD2 with a potency similar in magnitude to PA but much less potently than 1.     

Infrared spectroscopic characterization of the buried interface and surfaces of bonded silicon wafers

Basic investigations have been carried out on the characterization of different processing steps in bond preparation using etched <111> faces of silicon wafers for the incidence of the infrared beam to a multiple internal reflection geometry. The method is very sensitive to the surface coverage and interface. Surface activation by RCA cleaning yields an increase of water coverage and a decrease of SiH and CH groups. The detection limit for an oxide layer between silicon wafers has been found to be about 3 nm. Received: 18 July 1997 / Revised: 15 August 1997 / Accepted: 19 August 1997     

Molecular Structure of 1,3,5-Tris (Trimethylstannyl) Benzene: An Electron Diffraction Study

The molecular structure of 1,3,5-tris (trimethylstannyl) benzene has been determined by gas-phase electron diffraction. The C — C bond length is in good agreement with that in benzene. In agreement with the somewhat electron-releasing character of the substituents, the endocyclic bond angles at the substituents are somewhat smaller than 120°. The mean value of Sn — C bond lengths is greater than that in tetraphenyltin and tetramethyltin. The SnMe₃ groups appear freely rotating around the C_aryl — Sn bonds. The following bond lengths (r _g) and bond angles were determined: (Sn — C)_mean 2.150 ± 0.007 Å, C — C 1.399 ± 0.005 Å, (C — H)_mean 1.105 ± 0.006 Å, < C — C(Sn) — C 117.7 ± 1.7º, < C_aryl — Sn — C_methyl 106.7 ± 0.7º < Sn — C — H 111.5 ± 0.9º.     

Beitr?ge zur Bestimmung von Spurenverunreinigungen in UO2-Kernbrennstoff

Zusammenfassung Die für die Bestimmung geringer Gehalte an Phosphor, Silicium, Fluor, Chlor, Lithium, Natrium, Calcium und Kohlenstoff in UO₂-Kernbrennstoff angewandten chemischen Analysenverfahren werden beschrieben. Durch Kombination einfacher und blindwertfreier Abtrennungsverfahren (Extraktionen und Pyrohydrolysen) mit empfindlichen physikalischchemischen Bestimmungsmethoden (Spektralphotometrie, Flammenphotometrie, coulometrische Titration) lassen sich Nachweisgrenzen zwischen 0,1 und 10 ppm bei Probeneinwaage von 0,5–1 g UO₂ erreichen. Der Zeitaufwand für die Analysen kann durch simultane Bestimmung zweier oder dreier Elemente in einem Arbeitsgang niedriggehalten werden. Die beschriebenen Verfahren haben sich bei Reinheitskontrollen von Kernbrennstoffen gut bewährt.

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Summary Analytical methods have been developed for the determination of trace amounts of phosphorus, silicon, fluorine, chlorine, lithium, sodium, calcium, and carbon in UO₂ of nuclear purity. By combination of simple and rapid separation procedures (extraction, pyrohydrolysis) with highly sensitive methods of determination (spectrophotometry, flame photometry, coulometric titration) detection limits of 0.1–10 ppm have been obtained with sample sizes of 0.5–1 g. In order to reduce the time needed for analysis, some of the above elements are determined simultaneously. The methods described have been successfully applied to the purity control of nuclear fuels.

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Herrn Dr. W. Gebauhr danken wir für wertvolle Anregungen und Diskussionen.     

Quantitative Bestimmung der Catechine und Hydroxyzimts?uren in pflanzlichen Lebensmitteln

Zusammenfassung Die Problematik der Bestimmung von Catechinen und Hydroxyzimtsäuren in pflanzlichen Lebensmitteln wird diskutiert und gezeigt, daß es notwendig ist, eine ausreichende Vorreinigung (Säulen-Chromatographie an Polyamid und Dünnschicht-Chromatographie an Cellulose bzw. Kieselgel) mit einem geeigneten Bestimmungsverfahren (Spektralphotometrie mit Vanillin/Salzsäure bzw. direkt) zu kombinieren. Beispiele werden beschrieben.Plenarvortrag anläßlich der Tagung Spurenanalyse, 2.–5. April 1973 in Erlangen.     

Zur Fehlerermittlung bei der photometrischen Eisenbestimmung in Glassanden

Zusammenfassung Zur Bestimmung des Eisengehaltes in Glassanden eignet sich die o-Phenanthrolinmethode, da diese Methode frei ist von störenden Einflüssen der im Sand neben dem Eisen vorliegenden Fremdionen.Der Analysenfehler wird dabei aus den Eichmessungen nach den Methoden der Ausgleichsrechnung und mathematischen Statistik rechnerisch ermittelt und bei der Auswertung des Analysenergebnisses in geeigneter Form berücksichtigt.

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Summary For the determination of the iron content in glass sands the o-phenanthroline method is suitable because it is unaffected by foreign ions occuring in the sand besides iron.The analytical error is calculated from the calibrating measurements according to the methods of balancing computation and mathematical statistics, and is taken into account on interpreting the analytical result in a suitable form.

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Herrn Dr. Moritz danken wir für die Anregung zu dieser Arbeit, Herrn Dr.-Ing. habil. Klaus Doerffel für wertvolle Hinweise zur mathematischen Auswertung.     

Propane fuel cells using phosphoric-acid-doped polybenzimidazole membranes

Propane fuel cells using H(3)PO(4)-doped polybenzimidazole polymer membranes produce low and unsustainable current densities at temperatures up to 250 degrees C under anhydrous conditions. Stable intermediate species blocked the surface of noble metal anode catalysts, and the intermediate species could not react further into desorbable final products. In contrast, when water was introduced by light humidification (S(r) 0.08%) of the propane stream, sustainable and higher current densities were achieved. Water participated in the reaction sequence to form surface-bound hydrocarbon and then oxygen-containing intermediates and thereby generated CO and CO(2) as the only carbon-containing products.