Organic compounds antioxidants

Solvent extraction followed by gas chromatographic analysis is used to determine paraffin wax antioxidants (qv), ie, butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene and other volatile materials. Trace amounts of chlorinated organic compounds, eg, polychlorinated biphenyls, can be deterrnined by using a gas chromatograph with an electron-capture detector (22). 

A collection of UV spectra of plasticisers, fluorescent whitening agents (optical brighteners), UV absorbers, as well as of phenolic and aminic antioxidants was published by Hummel and Scholl [21]. UV absorbance data for isolated chromophores are listed elsewhere [22]. A general UV atlas of organic compounds is available [23]. 

Many organic and inorganic compounds, fibers, and particles are capable of damaging nucleic acids by generating reactive oxygen species via the reduction of dioxygen. These stimuli include different classes of organic compounds, classic prooxidants (anticancer antibiotics, various quinones, asbestos fibers, and so on), and even antioxidants, which can be oxidized in the presence of transition metal ions. 

Vitamins are essential organic compounds that the animal organism is not capable of forming itself, although it requires them in small amounts for metabolism. Most vitamins are precursors of coenzymes in some cases, they are also precursors of hormones or act as antioxidants. Vitamin requirements vary from species to species and are influenced by age, sex, and physiological conditions such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, physical exercise, and nutrition. 

ANTIOXIDANTS. Usually an organic compound added to various types of materials, such as rubber, natural fats and oils, food products, gasoline, and lubricating oils, for the purposes of retarding oxidation and associated deterioration, rancidity, gum formation, reduction in shelf life, etc. 

Shriner, R.L., T.C. Morrill, and C. Hermann The Systematic identification of Organic Compounds, 7th Edition. John Wiley Sons, Inc.. New York. NY, 1997. Yoshikawa. T., M. Hiramatsu, and L. Packer Antioxidant Food Supplements in Human Health, Academic Press, Inc, San Diego, CA, 1999. 

Modem civilization consumes vast quantities of organic compounds. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are primary sources of carbon compounds for use in production of energy and as starting materials for the preparation of plastics, synthetic fibers, dyes, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, detergents, rubbers and other elastomers, paints and other surface coatings, medicines and drugs, perfumes and flavors, antioxidants and other preservatives, as well as asphalts, lubricants, and solvents that are derived from petroleum. 

Figure 8. A comparison of the effects of different organic compounds on the production of antioxidative activity in the arginine-xylose reaction.

Cells have substantial chemical defenses against the UV photoproducts produced in seawater and intracellular fluids. Many organisms have antioxidants (e.g., carotenoids, ascorbate, tocopherols, anthocyanins, and tridentatols) that quench photo-oxidative reactions.64-67 Cells also have enzymes (e.g., catalase and superoxide dismutase) that can counteract the oxidative nature of peroxides and other radicals.26 Some compounds, such as the UV-absorbing pigment melanin, can act as both optical filter and antioxidant.68 The MAA mycosporine-glycine (Figure 15.3) functions in a similar dual capacity.69 The role of UV-mediated reactions in seawater relative to biological effects is an important current area of study. 

In addition, iodine is also used for the manufacture of dyes and as a germicide. Simple iodine derivatives of hydrocarbons, such as iodoform (CHI3), have an antiseptic action. Organic compounds containing iodine have been used as rubber emulsifiers, chemical antioxidants, and dyes and pigments. 

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