Optimization of iodine determination according to Schöniger Analytical chemistry with 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBH)a Part 1, Oxygen flask combustion Part 7 [1, 2]

The method of iodine determination in organic compounds according to Schöniger 3, 4] was improved by using an alkaline absorption solution of DBH. In contrast to elemental bromine DBH is a stable and easy to handle crystalline compound. For the removal of the excess of DBH 5-sulfosalicylic acid (C₇H₆O₆S × 2H₂O 5965-83-3]) 5] is more suitable than formic acid 64-18-6]. Assays for the determination of 2-iodobenzoic acid in the range from 1 to 25 mg iodine are described. 32 organic iodine compounds, mostly x-ray contrast media, could be analyzed with a percentage relative standard deviation of about 0.2%.