scholarly journals THE DETERMINATION OF MOLECULAR WEIGHT

1955 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 755-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Sirianni ◽  
I. E. Puddington
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Vapor Pressure ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Chemical Stability ◽  
Pressure Difference ◽  
Molecular Weight Range ◽  
Vapor Pressure Difference ◽  
Static Measurement ◽  
Molecular Weights

The molecular weights of organic compounds of known constitution have been determined with satisfactory accuracy, using milligram quantities of materials, by a static measurement of the vapor pressure difference between pure solvents and solutions of the compounds. The method may be used over a considerable temperature range. The suitability of solvents is governed by their chemical stability and vapor pressure. Results obtained using compounds in the molecular weight range of 600–1000 are reported.

THE MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF POLYETHYLENE AND OF OTHER HIGH-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

1958 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 725-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Tremblay ◽  
A. F. Sirianni ◽  
I. E. Puddington
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Vapor Pressure ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Molecular Weight Range ◽  
Weight Range ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Pressure Lowering ◽  
Good Agreement

The temperature range of the measurement of vapor-pressure depression using a sensitive differential mercury micromanometer has been extended, and the behavior of a series of polyethylene samples having a molecular-weight range of 2500 to 24,000 was examined in toluene solutions at 75 °C. Good agreement was obtained between vapor-pressure lowering and other means of determining number-average molecular weights of several special compounds.

Molecular Weights and Intrinsic Viscosities of Polyisobutylenes

1943 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 493-508
Author(s):  
Paul J. Flory
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Intrinsic Viscosity ◽  
Average Molecular Weight ◽  
Chain Structure ◽  
Molecular Weight Range ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Satisfactory Precision ◽  
Heterogeneous Polymers ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract Experimental methods for fractionating polyisobutylene and for determining osmotic pressures have been described. The ratio π/c of osmotic pressure to concentration has been found in the case of cyclohexane solutions of polyisobutylene to vary nonlinearly with concentration, contrary to recent theories advanced by Huggins and the writer. The slope of this relationship appears to be independent of molecular weight. Reliable methods for extrapolating π/c to c=0 have been established, enabling the determination of absolute molecular weights with satisfactory precision up to values of about 1,000,000. Molecular weights of polyisobutylenes calculated from Staudinger's equation are too low; the discrepancy is more than ten-fold at high molecular weights. On the basis of data for carefully fractionated samples covering a two-hundred-fold molecular weight range, the intrinsic viscosity is found to be proportional to the 0.64 power of the molecular weight. This decided deviation from Staudinger's “law”cannot in this instance be attributed to nonlinear chain structure, as Staudinger has sought to do in other cases. This dependence of molecular weight on intrinsic viscosity leads to the definition of a “viscosity average”molecular weight which is obtained when the relationship is applied to heterogeneous polymers. The viscosity average is less than the weight average molecular weight, which would be obtained if Staudinger's equation were applicable, and greater than the number average obtained by osmotic or cryoscopic methods.

THE MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF POLYVINYL ACETATE

1958 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 543-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Sirianni ◽  
R. Tremblay ◽  
I. E. Puddington
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Vapor Pressure ◽  
Polyvinyl Acetate ◽  
Molecular Weight Range ◽  
Weight Range ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Approximate Molecular Weight ◽  
Low Degrees ◽  
Made In

The molecular weights of a series of unfractionated polyvinyl acetates of low degrees of polymerization have been measured by determining the lowering of the vapor pressure of their solutions. An approximate molecular-weight range of 5000–40,000 was examined. While most of the determinations were made in benzene solutions at 55 °C., other solvents and temperatures were used. Anomalous results were obtained with one sample of fractionated material.

scholarly journals Volatile and Non-Volatile Organic Compounds Stimulate Oviposition by Aphidophagous Predators

Insects ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 683
Author(s):  
Eric W. Riddick
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Vapor Pressure ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Oviposition Stimulants ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Production Ratio ◽  
Volatile Organic

Introduction: Evidence that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and non-VOCs stimulate oviposition by aphidophagous predators is scattered throughout the literature. The objectives of this review are to (1) compile records indicating that VOCs and non-VOCs are responsible for oviposition stimulation, (2) calculate an egg production ratio (EPR) for stimulated predators, and (3) determine if EPR is correlated with vapor pressure and molecular weight of active compounds. Methods: The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), National Agricultural Library, online digital catalog system was used to retrieve abstracts, then the full text of manuscripts on oviposition stimulants for predators. Oviposition-stimulating VOCs and non-VOCS were tabulated with molecular weights and vapor pressure estimates. EPRs were calculated for stimulated coccinellids, syrphids, and chrysopids. Results: Both VOCs and non-VOCs stimulated oviposition behavior by coccinellids and syrphids, but not chrysopids. EPR was greatest for syrphids. Two VOCs, (E)-β-farnesene and 3-methyl-2-butenal, stimulated very high EPR values by the syrphid Episyrphusbalteatus. Regardless of predator taxa, EPR was negatively and positively correlated with molecular weight and vapor pressure, respectively. Conclusions: Syrphids (rather than coccinellids or chrysopids) produce more eggs in response to VOCs. Organic compounds with low-to-moderate molecular weights and moderate-to-high vapor pressures might be most effective oviposition stimulants for aphidophagous predators.

MOLECULAR WEIGHTS FROM MICRO QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS

1949 ◽  
Vol 27b (3) ◽  
pp. 151-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. E. Puddington
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Vapor Pressure ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Unknown Compound ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Pure Solvent ◽  
Unknown Substance ◽  
The Difference

A method is proposed for the determination of the molecular weight of chemical compounds in which the unknown substance may be used successfully m quantities of 1 mgm. or less. The method depends on the accurate measurement of the difference in vapor pressure between a solution of the unknown compound and the pure solvent, and this is accomplished with a modified mercury U-tube manometer. The results presented indicate that the difference between the experimental and theoretical molecular weights is of the order of 2%. Determinations require from two to three hours and the sample may be recovered.

scholarly journals Nuclear matrix of HeLa S3 cells. Polypeptide composition during adenovirus infection and in phases of the cell cycle.

1977 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
L D Hodge ◽  
P Mancini ◽  
F M Davis ◽  
P Heywood
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Nuclear Matrix ◽  
Apparent Molecular Weight ◽  
Molecular Weight Range ◽  
Weight Range ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Liver Nuclei ◽  
Hela S3 ◽  
Biochemical Analyses

A subnuclear fraction has been isolated from HeLa S3 nuclei after treatment with high salt buffer, deoxyribonuclease, and dithiothreitol. This fraction retains the approximate size and shape of nuclei and resembles the nuclear matrix recently isolated from rat liver nuclei. Ultrastructural and biochemical analyses indicate that this structure consists of nonmembranous elements as well as some membranous elements. Its chemical composition is 87% protein, 12% phospholipid, 1% DNA, and 0.1% RNA by weight. The protein constituents are resolved in SDS-polyacrylamide slab gels into 30-35 distinguishable bands in the apparent molecular weight range of 14,000 - 200,000 with major peptides at 14,000 - 18,000 and 45,000 - 75,000. Analysis of newly synthesized polypeptides by cylindrical gel electrophoresis reveals another cluster in the 90,000-130,000 molecular weight range. Infection with adenovirus results in an altered polypeptide profile. Additional polypeptides with apparent molecular weights of 21,000, 23,000, and 92,000 become major components by 22 h after infection. Concomitantly, some peptides in the 45,000-75,000 mol wt range become less prominent. In synchronized cells the relative staining capacity of the six bands in the 45,000-75,000 mol wt range changes during the cell cycle. Synthesis of at least some matrix polypeptides occures in all phases of the cell cycle, although there is decreased synthesis in late S/G2. In the absence of protein synthesis after cell division, at least some polypeptides in the 45,000-75,000 mol wt range survive nuclear dispersal and subsequent reformation during mitosis. The possible significance of this subnuclear structure with regard to structure-function relationships within the nucleus during virus replication and during the life cycle of the cell is discussed.

EFFECTS OF FRESH PLASMA OR WHOLE BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS ON PATIENTS WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1972 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 688-692
Author(s):  
Anatole S. Dekaban ◽  
Kenton R. Holden ◽  
George Constantopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Weight Distribution ◽  
Whole Blood ◽  
Blood Transfusions ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
The Third ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Fresh Plasma

Repeated fresh plasma or whole blood transfusions were given to five patients with either Hurler, Hunter, or Sanfilippo types of mucopolysaccharidosis. Clinical observations and total 24-hour urinary AMPS and their composition and molecular weight distribution were determined before, during, and after transfusions. The two patients who received plasma transfusions showed no noticeable change in the amount of AMPS excreted; of the three patients who received whole blood transfusions, two had slightly less excretion of AMPS while the third showed no difference. The AMPS in the CSF were measured in one patient before and after blood transfusions and found to be unchanged; likewise, the determination of molecular weights in the isolated AMPS was virtually identical. In the patients studied, the transfusions caused no demonstrable difference in the patients' clinical condition.

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