Mirna Alhanash Chem430 F16

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

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)

1. Determination of Acetaminophen in a Children’s Pain Relief Elixir (n.d.): n. pag. Pine Research Instrumentation, Mar. 2008. Web.

2. Cyclic voltammetry, Peter T. Kissinger and William R. Heineman, Journal of Chemical Education 1983 60 (9), 702, DOI: 10.1021/ed060p702

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.