• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.48 no.2
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• pp.137-143
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• 2004

The determination of 2-mercapto-1-methyl-imidazole (MMI) in 5.0${\times}10^{-2}$ M lithium perchlorate suporting electrolyte has been investigated by the differential pulse polarography. The optimum condition of MMI analysis was as follows; -0.9 volts initial potential, 0.08 mV pulse height, 2 mV/sec scan rate, and medium mercury drop size. Standard calibration curve showed a good linearlity in the range of 1.0${\times}10^{-7}M\;to\;8.0{\times}10^{-5}$ M and the detection limit has been (2.2${\pm}0.1){\times}0.1^{-9}$ M. This method was applicated for the determination of MMI in antithyroid drug without interference of additives.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.17-23
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• 1995

The determination method of 2-mercapto-1-methyl-imidazole(MMI) in $5.0{\times}10^{-2}M$ lithium perchlorate solution has been investigated by the differential pulse polarography. The optimum conditions for the determination of MMI were as fellows; -0.9 volt(vs. Ag/AgCl) initial potential, 80mV pulse height, 2mV/sec scan rate, and medium mercury drop size. The calibration curve showed a good linearlity in the range of $1.0{\times}10^{-7}M$ to $8.0{\times}10^{-5}M$ and the detection limit was $2.2{\times}10^{-9}M$. This method was applicable to the determination of MMI in thyroid drugs without interference from the additives.