Catalytic activity of thiacalix[4]arenetetrasulfonate metal complexes on modified anion-exchangers for ascorbic acid oxidation.

The catalysis of ascorbic acid (AsA) oxidation by anion-exchangers modified with metal complexes of thiacalix[4]arenetetrasulfonate (Me-TCAS[4]A-500, Me=Mn(3+), Fe(3+), Co(3+), Ce(4+), Cu(2+), Zn(2+), Ni(2+), and H2) were investigated. Me-TCAS[4]A-500 (Me=Mn(3+), Fe(3+), Ce(4+), and Cu(2+)) all exhibited the ability to catalyze the oxidative reaction of AsA to dehydroascorbic acid. However, in the presence of high concentrations of AsA, only Cu(2+)-TCAS[4]A-500 was capable of complete oxidation of the acid.