Hello,
I have a reaction where a tertiary amine is reacting with hydrogen peroxide to form an amine oxide. I am studying the kinetics of this reaction and would like to decompose any hydrogen peroxide in sample before analysis. Currently, I am using sodium sulfite; however, I am worried that the sodium sulfite might also help reduce the amine oxide formed back to tertiary amine. Is this a valid concern? Are there any alternatives to decomposing the excess peroxide?
Dear Arnab Chaudhuri,
You can also try using horse raddish peroxidase. There are some procedures documented, which are easy to find.
Best regards,
Holger Lutze
To decompose excess hydrogen peroxide , add potassium iodide at room temperature H2O2 is decomposed into water. Enzymatic degradation is also possible.
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