Investigation of a modified fenton reaction of chromium with tartrates

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Henry J. Burchett, henryburchett@gmail.com1, Eva Csuhai, ecsuhai@transy.edu2, and Gerald Seebach, gseebach@transy.edu1. (1) Division of Natural Science & Mathematics, Transylvania University, 300 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508, (2) Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Transylvania University, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508
The Fenton reaction is a reaction involving ferrous iron and hydrogen peroxide. We conducted research similar to the Fenton reaction by replacing iron with chromium (III).

This Fenton-like reagent is reacted with tartrates and/or tartaric acids at various pH levels. These reactions are tested for changes in stereochemistry. The reactions between chromium (III) complexes, peroxide, and the tartrates were analyzed via ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy(UV-VIS), infrared spectroscopy, (IR), gas chromatography/mass spectrometer (GC/MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR). The results were compared to other chromium(III), copper(II), and tartrate complexes.

 

Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Analytical Chemistry
11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Hall A, Poster

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The 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008