Synthesis and characterization of cationic quaternary ammonium geminis (16-s-16) and their role in ninhydrin-[Cu(II)-His]+ reaction

Cationic quaternary ammonium gemini surfactants were synthesized by mixing N,N-dimethylcetylamine and alpha,omega-dibromoalkane. The synthesized products were characterized by C, H, N elemental and H-1 NMR analyses. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) of these surfactants with and without additives was calculated by means of the conductivity technique. The role of the synthesized quaternary ammonium geminis in the reaction was investigated by a UV-vis spectroscopy. The rate constant (k(psi)) was determined at different gemini concentrations and plotted graphically as k(psi) vs. [16-s-16]. Additionally, the influence of other reaction parameters (viz., reactants, pH, and temperature) was investigated. The binding constants were also determined (K-A for [Cu(II)-His](+)and K-B for ninhydrin). The resulting k(psi)-[16-s-16] plot can be understood in terms of a pseudo-phase model of micelles.

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Cationic quaternary ammonium gemini surfactants were synthesized through a reaction involving N,N-dimethylcetylamine and alpha,omega-dibromoalkane, and were characterized using various analyses. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) of these surfactants was calculated using conductivity, while their role in reactions was investigated using UV-vis spectroscopy. The rate constant (k(psi)) was determined at different concentrations and plotted graphically, showing a pseudo-phase model of micelles. Other reaction parameters and binding constants were also explored, providing a comprehensive understanding of the synthesized quaternary ammonium geminis and their behavior in reactions.