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Kinetic Study on Stability of Schiff Base of Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate and Leucine in Water Media with Cationic Surfactants

Miguel A. Vázquez

Miguel A. Vázquez

Dpt. de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, E–07071 Palma de Mallorca

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Francisco Muñoz

Francisco Muñoz

Dpt. de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, E–07071 Palma de Mallorca

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Josefa Donoso

Corresponding Author

Josefa Donoso

Dpt. de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, E–07071 Palma de Mallorca

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Francisco García-Blanco

Francisco García-Blanco

Dpt. de Química Física, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense, E–28040 Madrid

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First published: 24 June 1992
Citations: 5

Abstract

We studied the stability of the Schiff bases formed between pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP) and leucine in the presence of (hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) over a wide pH range by determining the kinetic constants of formation and hydrolysis of these compounds. The results show that the stability of the Schiff bases is increased by the presence of CTAB as a result of increased rates of formation and decreased hydrolysis rate constants. The ionic head groups of CTAB favour the formation of the bases, while its hydrophobic rests protect the imine double bond from hydrolysis. This model system permits one to obtain partially hydrophobic media with no need for any non-aqueous solvents.

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