Chapter 6
Bratton–Marshall Reagent (BM Reagent)
INTRODUCTION
It is chemically N-1-naphthyl ethylene diamine dihydrochloride. It is widely used for the determination of drugs and pharmaceutical containing free primary aromatic amino group. At present, it is employed for the determination of sulpha drugs and local anaesthetics.
STRUCTURE
N-1-Naphthyl ethylene diamine dihydrochloride
MECHANISM OF ACTION
The primary aromatic amino group is first diazotised with sodium nitrite and hydrochloric acid. The excess nitrous acid (HNO2) is neutralised by treating with ammonium sulphamate reagent. Finally, the diazonium ion is allowed to couple with BM ...
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