ACS CV abs 2022 Simmonson ACS Abstract

Electrochemical and enzymatic evaluation of biophenols.

Sara Simonson and Bradley E. Sturgeon

The redox properties of phenols can be studied using chemical, enzymatic, and electrochemical methods. Whereas chemical and enzymatic methods have a fixed oxidation potential, electrochemical methods allow for control of the oxidation potential. The redox properties of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid will be evaluated using cyclic voltammetry. In addition, oxidation product outcomes (HPLC) from KMnO₄ oxidation, peroxidase/HRP oxidation, and bulk electrolysis will be presented. Similar data will be presented for tyrosine, N-acetyltyrosine, and acetaminophen.

submitted to 2022 ACS National Meeting, San Diego CA, March 20-24