Ayurvedic formulations containing benzoic and ascorbic acids as additives: benzene formation during storage and impact of additives on quality parameters

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyanka Sharma ◽  
Mukesh Maithani ◽  
Vikas Gupta ◽  
Parveen Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Gas Chromatographic Method ◽  
Ascorbic Acids

AbstractObjectivesAyurvedic formulations are becoming the prior choice of people as health care supplements. The increasing demand for these formulations has led to extensive development of Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industries worldwide. The reaction between the preservatives (sodium benzoates and ascorbic acid) used in these formulations could generate benzene. Benzene is classified as class-1 human carcinogen and responsible for various short and long term health effects.MethodsIn this study, 25 formulations (containing ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate) of various manufacturers available as over the counter products were obtained and their benzene content were determined using gas chromatograph with flame ionization detector.ResultsThe result showed that 64% of the formulations were free from benzene contamination whereas 36% of formulations were found to be contaminated with benzene. A simple, less time-consuming, economic, and validated gas chromatographic method for estimation of benzene in Ayurvedic formulations was also developed successfully in present study.ConclusionsThe data revealed that the level of benzene was within permissible limits, yet the presence of a carcinogen in the marketed formulations intended for internal use is an alarming situation.

scholarly journals Efficient and selective catalytic hydroxylation of unsaturated plant oils: a novel method for producing anti-pathogens

BMC Chemistry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Senan ◽  
Binru Yin ◽  
Yaoyao Zhang ◽  
Mustapha M. Nasiru ◽  
Yong‐Mei Lyu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Functional Method ◽  
Plant Oils ◽  
Main Process ◽  
Catalytic Method ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Increasing Demand

AbstractWith the increasing demand for antimicrobial agents and the spread of antibiotic resistance in pathogens, the exploitation of plant oils to partly replace antibiotic emerges as an important source of fine chemicals, functional food utility and pharmaceutical industries. This work introduces a novel catalytic method of plant oils hydroxylation by Fe(III) citrate monohydrate (Fe3+-cit.)/Na2S2O8 catalyst. Methyl (9Z,12Z)-octadecadienoate (ML) was selected as an example of vegetable oils hydroxylation to its hydroxy-conjugated derivatives (CHML) in the presence of a new complex of Fe(II)-species. Methyl 9,12-di-hydroxyoctadecanoate 1, methyl-9-hydroxyoctadecanoate 2 and methyl (10E,12E)-octadecanoate 3 mixtures is produced under optimized condition with oxygen balloon. The specific hydroxylation activity was lower in the case of using Na2S2O8 alone as a catalyst. A chemical reaction has shown the main process converted of plantoils hydroxylation and (+ 16 Da) of OH- attached at the methyl linoleate (ML-OH). HPLC and MALDI-ToF-mass spectrometry were employed for determining the obtained products. It was found that adding oxidizing agents (Na2S2O8) to Fe3+ in the MeCN mixture with H2O would generate the new complex of Fe(II)-species, which improves the C-H activation. Hence, the present study demonstrated a new functional method for better usage of vegetable oils.Producing conjugated hydroxy-fatty acids/esters with better antipathogenic properties. CHML used in food industry, It has a potential pathway to food safety and packaging process with good advantages, fundamental to microbial resistance. Lastly, our findings showed that biological monitoring of CHML-minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) inhibited growth of various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria in vitro study. The produced CHML profiles were comparable to the corresponding to previousstudies and showed improved the inhibition efficiency over the respective kanamycin derivatives.

scholarly journals Effects of Manganese Porphyrins on Cellular Sulfur Metabolism

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Olson ◽  
Yan Gao ◽  
Andrea K. Steiger ◽  
Michael D. Pluth ◽  
Charles R. Tessier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Sulfur Metabolism ◽  
Hek293 Cells ◽  
Redox Cycle ◽  
Major Site ◽  
Manganese Porphyrins ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
H2s Production

Manganese porphyrins (MnPs), MnTE-2-PyP5+, MnTnHex-2-PyP5+ and MnTnBuOE-2-PyP5+, are superoxide dismutase (SOD) mimetics and form a redox cycle between O2 and reductants, including ascorbic acid, ultimately producing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). We previously found that MnPs oxidize hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to polysulfides (PS; H2Sn, n = 2–6) in buffer. Here, we examine the effects of MnPs for 24 h on H2S metabolism and PS production in HEK293, A549, HT29 and bone marrow derived stem cells (BMDSC) using H2S (AzMC, MeRho-AZ) and PS (SSP4) fluorophores. All MnPs decreased intracellular H2S production and increased intracellular PS. H2S metabolism and PS production were unaffected by cellular O2 (5% versus 21% O2), H2O2 or ascorbic acid. We observed with confocal microscopy that mitochondria are a major site of H2S production in HEK293 cells and that MnPs decrease mitochondrial H2S production and increase PS in what appeared to be nucleoli and cytosolic fibrillary elements. This supports a role for MnPs in the metabolism of H2S to PS, the latter serving as both short- and long-term antioxidants, and suggests that some of the biological effects of MnPs may be attributable to sulfur metabolism.

Gas Chromatographic Method for Determination of Dimethylamine, Trimethylamine, and Trimethylamine Oxide in Fish-Meat Frankfurters

1991 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 400-403
Author(s):  
Walter Fiddler ◽  
Robert C Doerr ◽  
Robert A Gates
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Menhaden ◽  
Chromatographic Technique ◽  
Acid Extraction ◽  
Fish Meat ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Trimethylamine Oxide ◽  
Headspace Gas ◽  
Gas Chromatographic Method ◽  
Gas Tight

Abstract A method Is described for analysis of minced fish-meat and surlmi-meat frankfurters for dimethylamine (DMA), trimethyiamine (TMA), and trimethyiamine oxide (TMAO) using a headspace-gas chromatographic technique. After simple acid extraction and addition of NaOH, the headspace was directly Injected Into a gas chromatograph by a gas-tight syringe. DMA and TMA were separated on a Chromosorb 103 column and detected by a flame Ionization detector. TMAO was measured as TMA after Zn reduction. Repeatability of the method for DMA, TMA, and TMAO was 6.6,1.0, and 18.8 ppm, respectively. The method was applicable to Alaska pollock-meat and Atlantic menhaden-meat frankfurters, unwashed, and washed mince and surlml.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Cherry Tomato Genotypes for Qualitative Traits under Open Field and Protected Condition

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
. Chandni ◽  
Deepti Singh ◽  
Shirin Akhtar ◽  
Shiv Shankar Mahesh
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Open Field ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Cherry Tomato ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Β Carotene

Vegetable, due to higher neutraceutical component, are termed as protective food against various major and minor diseases. Scientific agro-techniques under optimum growing condition like temperature, relative humidity and light intensity, positively influence the qualitative and quantitative attributes of most of the vegetable crops including cherry tomato. It is one of potential vegetable crop, which is extensively utilized for table purpose and for preparing recipies in five star restaurants. Cherry tomato fetches higher prices in market due to good taste and higher nutrients, thus making qualitative attributes as an important factor to give higher returns to the farmers. Thus, this experiment was conducted to estimate the qualitative attributes in eighteen genotypes of cherry tomato grown under both open field and polyhouse conditions. The result of the study revealed that under open field condition, BRCT-30 was the best genotype with maximum value for lycopene content (6.62 mg 100-1 g FW) and β-carotene (2.30 mg 100-1 g FW), second maximum value for total soluble solids (7.85°Brix), third maximum value for reducing sugar and fourth highest position for ascorbic acid content (43.65 mg/100 g FW). Under polyhouse condition, the best genotype for quality parameters was BRCT-36 with maximum total soluble solids (10.81°Brix), lycopene (7.48 mg 100-1 g FW) and β-carotene (2.49 mg 100-1g FW) along with average range of values for ascorbic acid (72.36 mg 100-1 g FW) and titrable acidity (0.55 mg 100-1 g FW).

scholarly journals Berries and Leaves of Actinidia kolomikta (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim.: A Source of Phenolic Compounds

Plants ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Laima Česonienė ◽  
Paulina Štreimikytė ◽  
Mindaugas Liaudanskas ◽  
Vaidotas Žvikas ◽  
Pranas Viškelis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Quantitative Composition ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries

Berries of Actinidia kolomikta (A. kolomikta) are known for high ascorbic acid content, but the diversity of phenolic compounds has been little studied. The present research aimed to investigate phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in berries and leaves of twelve A. kolomikta cultivars. The UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS technique was used to determine differences among cultivars in the quantitative composition of individual phenolic compounds. Antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH• free radical scavenging and CUPRAC methods. In the present study, 13 phenolic compounds were detected in berries, whereas leaves contained 17 phenolic compounds. Flavonols were the primary class found in both berries and leaves; other identified phenolic compounds were flavan-3-ols, flavones and, phenolic acids; and dihydrochalcone phloridzin was identified in the leaves. The amount and variety of phenolic compounds in berries and leaves and antioxidant activity were found to be cultivar-dependent. The highest total content of phenolic compounds was found in the leaves of the cultivar ‘Aromatnaja’ and in the berries of the cultivar ‘VIR-2’. Results of this study have confirmed that berries and leaves of A. kolomikta could be a valuable raw material for both food and pharmaceutical industries.

scholarly journals Determination of N-Nitrosodimethylamine in the Smoke of High-Nitrate Tobacco Cigarettes

1973 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G.P. Morie ◽  
C.H. Sloan
Keyword(s):  
Capillary Column ◽  
Glass Capillary Column ◽  
Gas Chromatograph ◽  
Ionization Detector ◽  
Glass Capillary ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Basic Solutions ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Gas Chromatographic Method

AbstractA gas chromatographic method was developed for the determination of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in cigarette smoke. The NDMA in the smoke of 200 cigarettes was trapped in a solution of sodium hydroxide and separated from most of the smoke components by distillation from acidic and basic solutions. The aqueous solution was extracted for 8 hr. into ethyl ether in a Dean Stark apparatus. To concentrate the solution of NDMA, the ether was distilled until only 5 ml of the solution remained. An aliquot of this solution was analysed by means of a gas chromatograph equipped with a 200-ft. glass capillary column coated with Carbowax 20-M poly(ethylene glycoI). An alkali metal flame ionization detector with a selectivity of 10*/1 for nitrogen compounds to normal hydrocarbons was used. Small amounts (2 ng) of nitrosamines in the presence of large amounts of other compounds were easily detected. N-nitrosodimethylamine-C

scholarly journals Analytical Method Development and Validation for the Quantification of Acetone and Isopropyl Alcohol in the Tartaric Acid Base Pellets of Dipyridamole Modified Release Capsules by Using Headspace Gas Chromatographic Technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sriram Valavala ◽  
Nareshvarma Seelam ◽  
Subbaiah Tondepu ◽  
V. Shanmukha Kumar Jagarlapudi ◽  
Vivekanandan Sundarmurthy
Keyword(s):  
Tartaric Acid ◽  
Method Development ◽  
Isopropyl Alcohol ◽  
Fused Silica ◽  
Chromatographic Technique ◽  
Modified Release ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Headspace Gas ◽  
Gas Chromatographic Method

A simple, sensitive, accurate, robust headspace gas chromatographic method was developed for the quantitative determination of acetone and isopropyl alcohol in tartaric acid-based pellets of dipyridamole modified release capsules. The residual solvents acetone and isopropyl alcohol were used in the manufacturing process of the tartaric acid-based pellets of dipyridamole modified release capsules by considering the solubility of the dipyridamole and excipients in the different manufacturing stages. The method was developed and optimized by using fused silica DB-624 (30 m × 0.32 mm × 1.8 µm) column with the flame ionization detector. The method validation was carried out with regard to the guidelines for validation of analytical procedures Q2 demanded by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). All the validation characteristics were meeting the acceptance criteria. Hence, the developed and validated method can be applied for the intended routine analysis.

scholarly journals Gas-Chromatographic Determination of the Trimethylsilyl Derivatives of Polyhydric Alcohol Humectants in Tobacco and in Tobacco Smoke

1971 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Carugno ◽  
S. Rossi ◽  
G. Lionetti
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Mass Spectra ◽  
Triethylene Glycol ◽  
Chromatographic Determination ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Trimethylsilyl Derivatives ◽  
Gas Chromatographic Method ◽  
Derivatives Of ◽  
Quantitative Procedure

AbstractA qualitative and quantitative procedure has been developed for the determination of humectants in manufactured tobacco by gas-chromatographic method with a flame ionization detector. It consists of extraction with methanol, concentration of the extract and treatment with Tri-Sil reagents. The operating gas-chromatographic conditions are set forth. Samples of tobacco containing glycerine, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1-3 butylene glycol and sorbitol have been analysed with recoveries, for the first five ones, in the range of 95-104 %. In order to verify that each chromatographic peak corresponded to the relative glycol, with no interference by other silylated compounds, the mass spectra were obtained through the combination of gas-chromatography with mass spectrometry. The results achieved confirm, as far as tobacco is concerned, that the procedure is accurate and precise. The same method for the determination of humectants was extended to cigarette smoke. Even though this involves morecomplicated problems, as compared to tobacco, because of the presence of silylated compounds, it was found that, for certain glycols, the gas-chromatography of the trimethyl derivatives can be also used as a method of analysis. The mass spectra of some polyhydric alcohols are shown

scholarly journals Supplementation of Superfine Powder Prepared fromChaenomeles speciosaFruit Increases Endurance Capacity in Rats via Antioxidant and Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Chen ◽  
Jia You ◽  
Yong Tang ◽  
Yong Zhou ◽  
Peng Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Endurance Capacity ◽  
Swimming Time ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Herb Medicine

Chaenomeles speciosafruit is a traditional herb medicine widely used in China. In this study, superfine powder ofC. speciosafruit (SCE), ground by supersonic nitrogen airflow at −140°C, was investigated to assess itsin vitroantioxidant activity andin vivoantiphysical fatigue activity. SCE was homogenous(d<10 μm)and rich in antioxidants like polyphenols, saponins, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, ascorbic acid, and SOD. According to thein vitroexperiments, SCE displayed promising antioxidant activity with powerful FARP, SC-DPPH, and SC-SAR activities. According to thein vivoexperiments, rats supplemented with SCE had prolonged exhaustive swimming time (57%) compared to the nonsupplemented rats. Meanwhile, compared to the nonsupplemented rats, the SCE-supplemented rats had higher levels of blood glucose and liver and muscular glycogen and lower levels of LA and BUN. Lower MDA, higher antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px) activities, and upregulated Nrf2/ARE mediated antioxidant enzymes (HO-1, Trx, GCLM, and GCLC) expression were also detected in the supplemented group. This study indicates that SCE is a potent antioxidant and antifatigue agent, and SCE could be a promising raw material for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Gas-chromatographic method for plasma acetate analysis in acetate-intolerance studies.

1978 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 348-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
L G Nielsen ◽  
K O Ash ◽  
E Thor
Keyword(s):  
Chromatographic Method ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Flame Ionization Detector ◽  
Gas Chromatograph ◽  
Ionization Detector ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Single Column ◽  
Gas Chromatographic Method

Abstract We describe a modified gas-chromatographic method for acetate in serum or plasma, intended for use in the investigation of acetate intolerance in hemodialysis patients. The assay may be adapted for use with a single-column gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector. The analysis, made isothermally, requires only 0.5 ml of plasma or serum. Only one deproteinizing step is required to prepare the sample for analysis. Additionally, we present preliminary findings of an ongoing acetate-intolerance study.

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