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Increasing sensitivity of 3-methyl-2-benzothiazolone hydrazone test for analysis of aliphatic aldehydes in air

Journal Article · · Anal. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac60209a067· OSTI ID:5556027
A modification of the MBTH procedure is described in which the addition of sulfamic acid, in the oxidizing step of the reaction, gives a solution free of turbidity and capable of colorimetric analysis without dilution by acetone. A reduction in the volume of the oxidizing agent originally added in this step further contributes to the concentration of the color. Although a comparison of this procedure with that of Sawicki et al. shows a loss in molar absorbance, the sensitivity of the method is increased approximately sixfold. This increased sensitivity easily permits the analysis of aliphatic aldehydes in the parts-per-billion range in ambient air. 10 references, 1 figure, 1 table.
Research Organization:
Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Cincinnati, OH
OSTI ID:
5556027
Journal Information:
Anal. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 36:3; ISSN ANCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English