Luminescence studies on physostigmine, rubreserine and adrenochrome

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Abstract

Fluorescence and phosphorescence spectra of physostigmine (eserine) are determined and compared with those reported for the phenyl carbamate pesticides Matacil and Zectran. The conversion of physostigmine to rubreserine is studied in the presence of nucleophilic reagents and inhibitors. Spectral characteristics of rubreserine and adrenochrome are compared with particular reference to the adrenolutin reaction. The fluorometric estimation of physostigmine is described.

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