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[Detection of adenine synthesis intermediate products in the air]
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Photometric procedures of monitoring the content of adenine synthesis intermediate products were developed and optimum conditions of air sample analysis and selection determined. Thus it became possible to establish general exposure levels for (phenylazo) malondinitryl and 4,5,6 triaminopyrimidine sulfate, sensitivity of determination being 0.25 mg/l.
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