Folin-Ciocalteau Reagent for Polyphenolic Assay

Abstract

The chemistry of the Folin-Ciocalteu is described and two Folin assays (single and dual reagent) are described for the assay of phenols and polyphenols with respect to experimental detail and critically evaluated for pure compounds and for mixtures (plant extracts). The single reagent method was found to be more precise and sensitive. The problem of interferences in the Folin assay was evaluated for both methods. Interferences for the dual reagent methodology can be eliminated by a solid phase removal of phenols using a commercial resin (Oasys HLB) or polyvinylpyrrolidone resin (Polyclar AT). A new basic/acid hydrolysis combed with the Polyclar AT was used to measure the total phenols in a sample as previous methods measured only the phenolic groups not bound as ether or ester groups. A semi-automated method, microplate reader, is described as to the experimental procedure and applicability. Miscellaneous uses of the Folin assay including flow injection,urine analysis and a mixed standard are briefly described.

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Gabriel A Agbor

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  • EP ID EP200635
  • DOI 10.19070/2326-3350- 1400028
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Gabriel A Agbor (2014). Folin-Ciocalteau Reagent for Polyphenolic Assay. International Journal of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics (IJFS), 3(8), 147-156. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-200635