Electrochemical Behavior of Acridine in N, N-Dimethylformamide Water Media

Abstract

The electrochemical reduction of acridine in N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF), DMF cotaining 0-90 vol % water or Britton-Robinson buffer solution at a mercury electrode was inv estigated by voltammetry, controlled potential coulometry and spectroscopic methods.
A series of experimental data indicates the following mechanisms for the electrode reaction of acridine in DMF, DMF-water or buffer solution.
In aqueous solution, anomalous waves, due to adsorption phenomenon, prewave and positive tensammetric wave were observed.