Cyclic voltammetric study of bendrofluazide at a carbon paste electrode

Electrochemical oxidation of bendrofluazide was performed using cyclic voltammetry at a silicon oil impregnated carbon paste electrode (CPE) vs. Ag|AgCl reference electrode. Various qualitative parameters such as Ep, ip, betanb, and D were determined in aqueous KCl, NaCl, NH4Cl, KOH, NaOH, NH4OH, HCl, CH3COOH and H2SO4 systems. Bendrofluazide showed an irreversible electron transfer process with a CPE at 25, 35, and 45 degrees C. The heterogeneous rate constant KE was calculated to be 1.3x10(-6) at 25 degrees C. The shape of the CV wave was also drawn using simulation method. This obtained profiles similar to that of the experimental CV curves at different scan rates Investigation through diagnostic tests confirmed the absence of adsorption (either weak or strong) or analyte on the surface of the test electrode. The present method provides quantification of analyte in the dilution range 10(-4) to 10(-5) M.