Abstract

On the basis of an aqueous micelle two-phase partition model, a quantitative description is made of analytical solubilization systems involving aqueous non-ionic surfactant solutions. The micellar phase separation method and the acid dissociation method were employed for polyoxyethylene-4-nonylphenyl ether and for Triton X-100, respectively, to determine the partition constants for 8-quinolinol, 2-(2-thiazolylazo)-4-methylphenol, 4-nitrophenol and 2,4-dinitrophenol. The constants for 8-quinolinol in the two surfactant systems agreed to within an order of magnitude. The mechanism of the solubilization processes is discussed.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call