Distribution of Oxacyanine Dyes between Water and Nitrobenzene: Determination of the Partition Constants, Association and Potentials of Transfer of the Dye Cations on Liquid /Liquid Interfaces
Abstract
Partition constants for the oxacyanine dyes between water and nitrobenzene were determined using their absorbance and fluorescence properties. From these values the standard potential of transfer for a group of oxacyanine dye cations was calculated. Several effects, which can cause a variation of observed distribution ratio with dye concentration, are examined. In particular, association of the dyes in the aqueous phase is determined conductometrically and is used in the correction. The effect of dye concentration and acidity of the solvent on the dye distribution ratio is also examined. The standard potential of transfer for these ions is quite negative so that the dyes are more suitable as supporting electrolytes, or must be studied on liquid/liquid interfaces without supporting electrolytes. Liquid/liquid electrochemisty, Immiscible electrolytes, Extraction, Fluorescence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 12, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA214034
Entities
People
- Deborah H. Wiegand
- Petr Vanysek
Organizations
- Northern Illinois University