Spectrophotometric investigation on complex formation of captopril with palladium(II) and its analytical application.

The formation of the complex between captopril and palladium(II) chloride in Britton-Robinson buffer solution was studied. It has been established that captopril reacts with palladium(II) chloride in the pH range 2.14-9.

Determination of 1,3-bis(4-hydroxyiminomethylpyridinium)-propane dichloride (TMB-4) with Pd(II).

The colour reaction of TMB-4 and palladium(II) chloride has been investigated. The optimum reaction conditions, spectral characteristics, stability constant and composition of the yellow water-soluble complex have been established. A new spectrophotometric method is proposed for microdetermination of TMB-4.

Direct determination of lead in blood by differential pulse stripping voltammetry.

A simple and rapid method for determination of lead in blood by differential pulse stripping voltammetry (DPS) without preliminary mineralization of the sample, is described. Lead determination was performed in native samples of blood in the electrolyte of Britton-Robinson buffer (pH 5-5.5).

Urinary excretion of 5-hydroxyindolacetic acid in occupational exposure to polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane foams.

The effect of plastics as polyurethane foams and polyvinyl chloride on the metabolism of tryptophan was investigated by determining the concentration of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) as its metabolic end product excreted in the urine. Investigation of persons occupationally exposed to polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride showed that these plastics inhibit the metabolism of tryptophan, causing increased excretion of its easily measurable metabolite 5-HIAA. This fact points to the possibility of practical use of this laboratory test which, together with other biological parameters, could improve methods for early detection of occupational exposure to polyurethanes and polyvinyl chloride.