Qualitative identification of synthesized isoniazid derivatives by atemporal technique: UV-visible spectrophotometry

Ultramodern analytical techniques must also be hyphenated with cheaper and less complex techniques such as UV-visible spectrophotometry to confirm the formation of organic synthesis products. Here, the synthesis of 4 compounds (HC4ATIOF, HFEC, HCPA4NO2, and HICNM) from a clinically approved antitubercular drug, the Isoniazid, was preliminarily verified by UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Spectra recorded in the UV-Vis region for the four possible isoniazid derivatives allowed us to confirm the synthesis of just one acylhydrazone from isoniazid, the HICNM, since the absorption bands observed in the UV-Vis spectra of the reactants and the product obtained are completely different, indicating the formation of a new substance.