The Determination of Serne by the Use of Hantzsch Reaction

Abstract

A simple procedure for the determination of serine is described. The method involves the oxidation of serine to formaldehyde by periodate. The formaldehyde is then converted to 3,5-diacetyl - 1,4-dihydrolutidine by Hantzsch reaction in which acetyl acetone and ammonia are the reactants. The reaction product in low ranges (concentration of serine from 0.1 to 4 μg) is measured fluorometrically. In samples containing serine at concentrations higher than 4 μg colorimetric analysis is used. Recovery studies of serine added to washed mitochondrial preparations have been satisfactory. From the standpoint of sensitivity, simplicity and time required, this technique is an improvement over previously described procedures for serine determination.

Key Words:

• serine analysis
• fluorometric
• colorimetric