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Detection of phenols

US8668821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2012
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/48714
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to the present invention, phenols may be detected using an electrochemical sensor comprising a first compound, a working electrode and an electrolyte in contact with the working electrode, wherein the first compound operatively undergoes a redox reaction at the working electrode to form a second compound which operatively reacts in situ with the phenol, wherein said redox reaction has a detectable redox couple and wherein the sensor is adapted to determine the electrochemical response of the working electrode to the consumption of said second compound on reaction with the phenol. The phenol may be, for example, a cannabinoid or a catechin compound.

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