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Acetaminophen is used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It is the active ingredient in children’s Tylenol which is formulated as a viscous liquid elixir. This research determines the acetaminophen concentration in a sample of elixir using a compact voltammetry cell and applying the cyclic voltammetry which is an electrochemical method.
  
 
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Revision as of 23:19, 6 September 2016

Chemistry/Biochemistry Research 430

Fall 2016
Mirna Alhanash
Senior Chemistry Major

Research Times

T/Thur 2-4 pm

section 01 = 0.25 credit = 4 hours per week.

Proposed Research Project

Determination of Acetaminophen in a Children's Pain Relief Elixir

General Information

Advisor: Professor Brad Sturgeon

Proposal

Acetaminophen is used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It is the active ingredient in children’s Tylenol which is formulated as a viscous liquid elixir. This research determines the acetaminophen concentration in a sample of elixir using a compact voltammetry cell and applying the cyclic voltammetry which is an electrochemical method.

Instruments to be used

WaveNow ™ USB potentiostat with AfterMath ™ software.

References (2 minimum)

Research pledge

I, Mirna Alhanash, have read the Chem/Bioc 430 course syllabus and understand the general structure and expectations of the research program. The above material was prepared after consultation, and in conjunction with my research advisor.