ISSN:
1040-0397
Keywords:
Cyclic voltammetry
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Radical anion
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Nitroamphetamine
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Half-life time
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Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The cyclic voltammetric characteristics of two nitroamphetamine derivatives (2-nitro-4,5-dimethoxyamphetamine and 2-nitro-4,5-methylenedioxyamphetamine) have been investigated in different media. In mixed media (aqueous buffer and DMF, dioxane, or acetonitrile) a reversible one-electron reduction takes place to form a stable nitro radical anion. At more negative potential values, a further three-electron reduction occurs irreversibly to give the hydroxylamine derivative. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) has been employed to study the tendency of the nitro radical anions to undergo further chemical reactions. The subsequent chemical reaction corresponds to a second-order process, a dismutation reaction electrochemically initiated. Data about rate constants and half-life times in mixed media are reported.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/elan.1140060525
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