Event Title
The Degradation of Estrogen
Faculty Mentor
Kimberly Cossey
Keywords
Kimberly Cossey
Abstract
Two forms of estrogen, 17β-estradiol and α-ethinyl estradiol (EE2), are being investigated to determine the concentration present in water samples. In research done by Dr. S. Mutiti's students, the samples of estrogen have been purposely degraded in an effort to determine the products formed. However, analysis of the degradation products has proven challenging. To this end, we are attempting to use 1H-NMR spectroscopy to distinguish the different products. 1H-NMR spectroscopy was performed with several solvents (d4-methanol, d- chloroform, and d6-DMSO).
Session Name:
Poster Presentation Session #1 - Poster #37
Start Date
4-4-2014 11:30 AM
End Date
4-4-2014 12:15 PM
Location
HSB 3rd Floor Student Commons
The Degradation of Estrogen
HSB 3rd Floor Student Commons
Two forms of estrogen, 17β-estradiol and α-ethinyl estradiol (EE2), are being investigated to determine the concentration present in water samples. In research done by Dr. S. Mutiti's students, the samples of estrogen have been purposely degraded in an effort to determine the products formed. However, analysis of the degradation products has proven challenging. To this end, we are attempting to use 1H-NMR spectroscopy to distinguish the different products. 1H-NMR spectroscopy was performed with several solvents (d4-methanol, d- chloroform, and d6-DMSO).