Research Article

Quantification of Unimolecular Photoreaction Kinetics: Determination of Quantum Yields and Development of Actinometers—The Photodegradation Case of Cardiovascular Drug Nisoldipine

Table 2

Initial concentrations and overall rate-constants of NIS photodegradation measured at various irradiation wavelengths.

/s−1

3200.0130.00430.396
0.0250.00410.826
0.030.00391.01
0.0450.003751.53
0.0590.00352.06

3500.0140.00820.449
0.0190.00800.623
0.0320.00771.07
0.0460.00751.58
0.0570.00721.99

3900.0110.0070.35
0.0220.0070.73
0.0330.00691.12
0.0540.00691.86
0.0800.00662.81