Protolysis and Complex Formation of Organophosphorus Compounds—Characterization by NMR-Controlled Titrations

Abstract

Phosphonic acids, aminophosphonic acids, and phosphonocarboxylic acids are characterized by an advanced hyphenated technique, combining potentiometric titration with NMR spectroscopy. Automated measurements involving 13C, 19F and 31P nuclei lead to “pseudo 2D NMR” spectra, where chemical shifts or coupling constants are correlated with analytical parameters. Dissociation constants, stability constants, dynamic and specific chemical shifts are determined. Macroscopic and microscopic dissociation equilibria are discussed.

Keywords

• phosphonic acids
• aminophosphonic acids
• phosphonocarboxylic acids
• NMR-controlled titration
• dissociation constants
• stability constants
• dynamic and specific NMR parameters