A Spectrophotometric Study of the Reaction of Nitrite with Indole, 2-Methylindole, 3-Methylindole and Pyrrole
Date of Award
5-2020
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
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Abstract
Nitrite reacts with indole in propanol and sulfuric acid to form a dark red solution. The spectrum of the solution showed two broad bands: one with a fine structure at a maximum at 361nm and another broader band at 500nm. Solutions of nitrite with 2-methtylindole and 3-methylindole gave only one band with a fine structure and a maximum at 356nm and 358nm, respectively. Maximum absorbances were achieved in less than two hours. Plots of absorbance versus wavelength, concentration, and changes of the extinction coefficient with time versus wavelength are reported.
Recommended Citation
Aldawish, Shaikhah Nawaf T., "A Spectrophotometric Study of the Reaction of Nitrite with Indole, 2-Methylindole, 3-Methylindole and Pyrrole" (2020). Chemistry Master’s Theses. 22.
https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/chem_thes/22
Comments
Master's thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Department of Chemistry at Sacred Heart University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science.