Title of Invention

COMPOSITION FOR ALKYLATION, AND METHOD FOR DETOXIFICATION OF TOXIC COMPOUND USING THE COMPOSITION

Abstract Abstract It is an object of the present invention to provide a beneficial composition in order to detoxify the harmful compound containing arsenic etc. effectively and systematically and a method for detoxifying a harmful compound by using the composition. The composition for the alkylation according to the present invention is characterized in that the composition contains a cobalt complex. The method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention is characterized in that a harmful compound containing at least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium is detoxified by the alkylation of the harmful compound, in the presence of the composition according to the present invention.
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A COMPOSITION FOR THE ALKYLATION AND A METHOD FOR DETOXIFYING A HARMFUL COMPOUND BY USING THE COMPOSITION
Technical Field
[0001]
The present invention relates to a composition for the alkylation and a method for
detoxifying a harmful compound by using the composition.
Background Art
[0002]
The heavy metal material such as arsenic, antimony and selenium is widely used
as an industrial material, for example, semiconductor, but the influence on the
organism by being flowed it out into an environment is concerned, since it is
harmful material for the organism.
[0003]
In the past, as a method for treating these heavy metal, a method wherein a
flocculating agent such as polychlorinated aluminum (PAC) is added into the
wastewater containing an inorganic arsenic such as a harmful arsenous acid, and
then the inorganic arsenic is removed by the filtration after the inorganic arsenic
is aggregated, adsorbed to the flocculating agent and iron contained in a raw
water and then precipitated, or a method wherein an arsenic compound etc. is
adsorbed by using an activated alumina, cerium based flocculating agent, are
generally known.
[0004]
On the other hand, it is known in nature that an inorganic arsenic is stored in sea
food such as a seaweed, and then a part of the inorganic arsenic is converted to
an organic arsenic compound such as dimethyl arsenic by the physiological
response (Nonpatent literature 1 : Kaise et al., 1998, Organomet. Chem., 12 137-
143). And it is generally known that these organic arsenic compound has lower
toxicity than that of the inorganic arsenic for the mammal.
[0005]
Nonpatent literature 1 : Kaise et al., 1998, Organomet. Chem., 12 137-143

Disclosure of the Invention
Problems to be resolved by the invention
[0006]
However, in the above method of removing the heavy metal characterized by
the use of the filtration and adsorption, it is necessary to store or reclaim a
polluted sludge containing the harmful compound such as the inorganic arsenic
which is still harmful, and an absorbent to which the harmful compound is
absorbed, under the condition of sealing off the harmful compound with the use
of the concrete etc., in order to prevent it from being leaked to the outside.
Therefore, there is problem that the mass disposal is difficult since a storage
place or a large space for a reclaimed area are required.
[0007]
Moreover, it is internationally recognized that an arsenic contained in the sea
food is a harmless arsenobetaine, in the present invention, it is possible to attain
the detoxification by chemically converting the highly toxic inorganic arsenic to
the harmless arsenobetaine.
[0008]
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a beneficial
composition in order to detoxify the harmful compound containing arsenic etc.
effectively and systematically and a method for detoxifying a harmful compound
by using the composition.
Means of solving the problems
[0009]
In order to accomplish the above objects, the present inventors made strenuous
studies on the methylating reaction of the harmful compound, specifically, the
methylation, especially dimethylation, and more preferably trimethylation of the
harmful compound containing arsenic etc., by chemical reactions with the use of
an organic metal complex having cobalt-carbon bond. As a result, the inventors
discovered the present invention.
[0010]
That is, the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention is
characterized in that the composition contains a cobalt complex.

[0011]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
harmful compound containing at least one element selected from the groups
comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium is alkylated by using the cobalt
complex.
[0012]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized by further
containing a reducing agent to reduce at least one metal selected from the groups
comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium.
[0013]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
reducing agent is a material having SH group.
[0014]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
material having SH group is at least one selected from the groups comprising
glutathione, reduced glutathione (GSH), cysteine, S-adenosyl cysteine,
sulforaphane, homocysteine and thioglycol.
[0015]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
composhion further contains a methylating additive factor having S-Me group.
[0016]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
methylating additive factor is at least one selected from the groups comprising
methionine and S-adenosyl methionine.
[0017]

Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
composition further contains a buffer solution.
[0018]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that a pH
of the buffer solution is in the range of 5-10.
[0019]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that a pH
of the composition for the alkylation is less than 9.
[0020]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
composition further contains H2O2.
[0021]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
composition further contains an organic halide compound.
[0022]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
organic halide compound is methyl halide.
[0023]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
methyl halide is at least one selected from the groups comprising methyl iodide,
methyl bromide and methyl chloride.
[0024]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
organic halide compound is halogenated acetic acid.

[0025]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
halogenated acetic acid is at least one selected from the groups comprising
chloroacetic acid, bromoacetic acid and iodoacetic acid.
[0026]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
organic halide compound is at least one selected from the groups comprising
methyl chloride, methyl bromide, methyl iodide, chloroacetic acid, bromoacetic
acid, iodoacetic acid, chloroethanol, bromoethanol, iodoethanol, chloropropionic
acid, bromopropionic acid, iodopropionic acid, chloroacetic acid ethyl ester,
bromoacetic acid ethyl ester and iodoacetic acid ethyl ester.
[0027]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
organic halide compound is the Grignard reagent represented by the following
chemical formula 1:
Chemical formula 1: RMgX
(wherein R=Me, CH2COOH, or CH2COOC2H5, X=C1, Br or I).
[0028]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
organic halide compound is derived from a persistent organic material selected
from the groups comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT,
trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and chloroform.
[0029]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
composition further contains a reducing agent to reduce the cobalt complex.
[0030]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation

according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the reducing agent is at least one selected from the groups comprising titanium oxide and ruthenium complex. [0031]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
cobalt complex is methyl complex comprising at least one compound selected
from methylcobalamin (methylated vitamin B12, official name: Coa-[a-5,6-
dimethylbenz-lH- imidazole-1-yl-Cop- methylcobamide]), vitamin B12 such as
cyanocobalamin, cobalt(II) acetyl acetonate, cobalt(III) acetyl acetonate, cobalt
carbonyl (dicobalt octacarbonyl), cobalt(II) 1,1,1,5,5,5- hexafluoro acetyl
acetonate, cobalt(II) meso-tetra phenyl porphin, hexafluoro phosphoric acid bis
(pentamethyl cyclopenta dienyl) cobalt, N, N'-bis (salicylidene) ethylene diamine
cobalt(ll), bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato) cobalt(II),
(chlorophthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(I),
methyl complex of cobalt(II) acetate, cobalt(II) benzoate, cobalt(II) cyanide,
cyclohexane cobalt(II) butyrate, 2-cobalt(II) ethylhexanoate, meso-
tetramethoxyphenyl porphyrin cobalt(n), cobalt naphthenate, cobalt(II)
phthalocyanine, methyl cobalt(III) protoporphyrin IX, cobalt stearate, cobalt(II)
sulfamate, (IR, 2R)-(-)-l,2-cyclohexanediamino-N,N'-bis (3,5-di-t-
butylsalicylidene) cobalt(II), (IS, 2S)-(+)-l,2-cyclohexanediamino-N,N'-bis(3, 5-di-t-butyIsaiicylidene) cobalt(II), cyciopentadienyl bis (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(I), cyciopentadienyl cobalt dicarbonyl, dibromo bis (triphenylphosphine) coba!t(lI), (tetraaminochloro phthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), (tetra-t-butyl phthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), or at least one selected from the groups comprising cobalt-methyl complex formed by allowing the cobalt compound to coexist with the alkyl halide, especially methyl halide. [0032]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that a ratio between a molarity [Reducing Agent] of the reducing agent to reduce at least one metal selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium and a

molarity [Metal] of the metal selected from arsenic, antimony and selenium, that
is, a [Reducing Agent] / [Metal] is greater or equal to 1000.
[0033]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
ratio is greater or equal to 10000.
[0034]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that a ratio
between a molarity [Co complex] of the cobalt complex and a molarity [Metal] of
the metal selected from arsenic, antimony and selenium, that is, a [Co complex] /
[Metal] is greater or equal to 100.
[0035]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation
according to the present invention, the composition is characterized in that the
ratio is greater or equal to 1000.
[0036]
The method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present
invention, the method is characterized in that a harmful compound containing at
least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and
selenium is detoxified by the alkylation of the harmful compound, in the
presence of the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 26.
[0037]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the detoxification is attained by increasing the oxidation
number of a valence of the one element.
[0038]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that at least one bond of the one element is alkylated.
[0039]

Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the element is arsenic.
[0040]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that 50% of a lethal dose (LD50) of the compound detoxified by
the alkylation is greater or equal to lOOOmg/kg.
[0041]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that 50% of an inhibition of cell growth concentration (ICgo) of
the compound detoxified by the alkylation is greater or equal to 1000 |iM.
[0042]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the harmful compound is selected from the groups
comprising arsenic trioxide, arsenic pentoxide, arsenic trichloride, arsenic
pentachloride, arsenic sulfide compound, cyano arsenic compound, chloro
arsenic compound, and the other arsenic inorganic salt.
[0043]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the alkylation is a methylation.
[0044]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the harmful compound is converted to a dimethyl compound,
or trimethy! compound by the methylation.
[0045]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is

characterized in that the dimethyl compound is dimethyl arsonyl ethanol
(DMAE), dimethyl arsonyl acetate (DMAA), dimethylarsinic acid or arseno
sugar.
[0046]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the trimethyl compound is arsenocholine, arsenobetaine,
trimethyl arseno sugar or trimethyl arsine oxide.
[0047]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that an organic halide selected from the groups comprising a
pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and
chloroform is detoxified by the dehalogenation of the organic halide in the
presence of the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 26.
[0048]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the organic halide selected from the groups comprising a
pesticide, a fire retardant^ dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and
chloroform is detoxified by the dehalogenation of the organic halide in the
presence of the composition according to any one of claims I to 26, and then in
the presence of cobalt complex obtained by the reaction, the harmful compound
containing at least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic,
antimony and selenium is detoxified by the alkylation of the harmful compound.
[0049]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the method further comprises the step of exposing to the
light in the presence of the reducing agent to reduce the cobalt complex.
[0050]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the

harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is
characterized in that the reducing agent is at least one selected from the groups
comprising titanium oxide and ruthenium complex.
Effect of Invention
[0051]
The present invention has an advantageous effect that it is possible to alkylate the
harmful compound, in particular, the harmful compound containing arsenic,
antimony and selenium etc., easily and simply. Furthermore, according to the
method of the present invention, it has an advantageous effect that a large space
such as storage place is not required since it is possible to detoxify the harmful
compound without limit. Furthermore, according to the method of the present
invention, it has an advantageous effect that the unnecessary byproduct is not
generated since it does not use a biological material in itself in a viable condition.
Furthermore, according to the present invention, it has an advantageous effect
that it is possible to decrease the harmful inorganic arsenic even more with a
simple method.
ief Description of the Drawings
[0052]
[Fig.l]
Fig. 1 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS analysis of a chlorella extract (Upper: standard
sample, Lower: sample).
[Fig. 2]
Fig. 2 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS analysis of a chlorella extract (Upper: standard
sample. Middle: GSH addition (NE 14-7), Lower: MeCo + GSH + MIAA
addition (NE 15-7)).
[Fig. 3]
Fig. 3 shows a condition in the case that GSH (NE 14-4), GSH + MeCo + MIAA
(NE 15-4) are added to the chlorella extract, respectively, and NaOH treatment
(Lower) are subject to the chlorella extract.
[Fig. 4]
Fig. 4 shows a condition in the case that GSH + MeCo + MIAA are added to
DMA (NE 9-4).

[Fig- 5]
Fig. 5 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram. A No. on the graph corresponds
to a No. on the table 7.
[Fig. 6]
Fig. 6 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram. A No. on the graph corresponds
to a No. on the table 7.
[Fig. 7]
Fig. 7 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution. It is in a graph form as to the result of the table 7.
[Fig. 8]
Fig. 8 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in the
reaction solution.
[Fig. 9]
Fig. 9 shows a variation per hour of the percentage an arsenic compound in the
reaction solution.
[Fig. 10]
Fig. 10 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram. A No. on the graph corresponds
to a No. on the table 8.
[Fig. 11]
Fig. 11 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram. A No. on the graph corresponds
to a No. on the table 8.
[Fig. 12]
Fig. 12 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram. A No. on the graph corresponds
to a No. on the table 8.
[Fig. 13]
Fig. 13 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram. A No. on the graph corresponds
to a No. on the table 8.
[Fig. 14]
Fig. 14 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound
in the reaction solution.
[Fig. 15]
Fig. 15 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound

in the reaction solution (After hydrogen peroxide solution treatment).
[Fig. 16]
Fig. 16 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (Before hydrogen peroxide treatment).
[Fig. 17]
Fig. 17 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (After hydrogen peroxide treatment).
[Fig. 18]
Fig. 18 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound
in the reaction solution (No.1-4 of the table 9).
[Fig. 19]
Fig. 19 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound
in the reaction solution (No.5-8 of the table 9, after hydrogen peroxide solution
treatment).
[Fig. 20]
Fig. 20 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound
in the reaction solution (No.9-12 of the table 9).
[Fig. 21]
Fig. 21 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound
in the reaction solution (No.13-16 of the table 9, after hydrogen peroxide solution
treatment).
[Fig. 22]
Fig. 22 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound
in the reaction solution (No. 17-20 of the table 9, before hydrogen peroxide
solution treatment).
[Fig. 23]
Fig. 23 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of an arsenic compound
in the reaction solution (No.21-24 of the table 9, before hydrogen peroxide
solution treatment).
[Fig. 24]
Fig. 24 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (No. 1-4 of the table 9, before hydrogen peroxide treatment).

[Fig. 25]
Fig. 25 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (No.5-8 of the table 9, after hydrogen peroxide solution
treatment).
[Fig. 26]
Fig. 26 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (No.9-12 of the table 9, before hydrogen peroxide solution
treatment).
[Fig. 27]
Fig. 27 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (No. 13-16 of the table 9, after hydrogen peroxide solution
treatment).
[Fig. 28]
Fig. 28 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (No. 17-20 of the table 9, before hydrogen peroxide solution
treatment).
[Fig. 29]
Fig. 29 shows a variation per hour of the percentage of an arsenic compound in
the reaction solution (No.21-24 of the table 9, after hydrogen peroxide solution
treatment).
[Fig. 30]
Fig. 30 shows a mechanism concerning the methylation of arsenic trioxide in the
case of vitamin B12 as an example.
[Fig. 31]
Fig. 31 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram of the methylation reaction of
selenious acid [Se(IV)] by MC.
[Fig. 32]
Fig. 32 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram (measurement element : Sb, m/z
121).
[Fig. 33]
Fig. 33 gives a reaction condition in the production of trimechyl arsenic (TMA)
from arsenic trioxide according to methyicobalamin.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention [0053]
The composition for the alkylation according to the present invention contains a cobalt complex. The cobalt complex used herein is not particularly limited, but an organometallic complex having a cobalt- carbon bond etc., may be recited as an example. [0054]
As an example of the organometallic complex having a cobalt- carbon bond may be mentioned below. That is, methylcobalamin (methylated vitamin B12, official name: Coa-[a-5,6- dimethylbenz-lH- imidazole-1-yl-Cop-methylcobamide]) is preferably used. Furthermore, mention may be made of at least one selected from the groups comprising the methyl complex of at least one compound selected from vitamin 312 such as cyanocobalamin, cobalt(II) acetyl acetonate, cobalt(ni) acetyl acetonate, cobalt carbonyl (dicobalt octacarbonyl), cobalt(II)l,1,1,5,5,5- hexafluoro acetyl acetonate, cobalt(II) meso-tetra phenyl porphin, hexafluoro phosphoric acid bis (pentamethyl cyclopenta dienyl) cobalt, N, N'-bis (salicylidene) ethylene diamine cobalt(II), bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato) cobalt(II), (chlorophthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(I), methyl complex of cobalt(II) acetate, cobalt(II) benzoate, cobalt(II) cyanide, cyclohexane cobalt(II) butyrate, 2-cobalt(II) ethylhexanoate, meso-tetramethoxyphenyl porphyrin cobalt(II), cobalt naphthenate, cobalt(II) phthalocyanine, methyl cobalt(III) protoporphyrin IX, cobalt stearate, cobalt(II) sulfamate, (IR, 2R)-(-)-l,2-cyclohexanediamino-N,N'-bis (3,5-di-t-butylsalicylidene) cobalt(II), (IS, 2S)-(+)-l,2-cyclohexanediamino-N,N'-bis (3, 5-di-t-buty!salicylidene) cobalt(II), cyclopentadienyl bis (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(I), cyclopentadienyl cobalt dicarbonyl, dibromo bis (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(II), (tetraaminochloro phthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), (tetra-t-butyl phthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), or at least one selected from the groups comprising cobalt-methyl complex formed by allowing the cobalt compound to coexist with the alkyl halide, especially methyl halide. Methylcobalamin is preferable as the organometallic complex having a cobalt-

carbon bond, from the viewpoint that it is possible to make it relatively easy to
alkylate the harmful compound containing a harmful inorganic arsenic etc., and
covert it to an organic material which has a less toxic.
[0055]
That is, in the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention,
it is possible to alkylate the harmful compound containing at least one element
selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium by using the
organometallic complex. The term "the harmful compound" used herein means
a compound which gives any adverse affect to the organism when it is flowed out
into the environment and exposed to the organism.
[0056]
As a harmful compound containing arsenic among the harmful compound,
mention may be made of arsenious acid, arsenic pentoxide, arsenic trichloride,
arsenic pentachloride, arsenic sulfide compound, cyano arsenic compound,
chloro arsenic compound, and other arsenic inorganic salt and or the like. In
these arsenic, for example, LD5o(50% of the fatal dose in mouse) is less or equal
to 20, and therefore, it is generally a poisonous value for the organism.
[0057]
Further, as a harmful compound containing antimony, mention may be made of
antimony trioxide, antimony pentoxide, antimony trichloride, and antimony
pentachloride and or the like.
[0058]
Further, as a harmful compound containing selenium, mention may be made of
selenium dioxide and selenium trioxide.
[0059]
In a preferred embodiment, the composition of the present invention may further
contain a reducing agent to reduce at least one metal selected from the groups
comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium. The presence of the reducing agent
makes it possible to further accelerate the alkylation. Although it is thought
that a reducing ability for the arsenic or the transmethylation reaction are likely
to be a rate controlling in the conversion to the arsenobetaine, it is thought that
the conversion to the arsenobetaine etc., may be accelerated by adding those

reducing agents. As the reducing agent like this, for example, a material having the SH group may be mentioned, which may be specifically at least one selected from the groups comprising glutathione, reduced glutathione (GSH), cysteine, S-adenosyl cysteine, sulforaphane, homocysteine and thioglycol. Moreover, any combination of these materials having the SH group may be used. For example, combinations of glutathione + homocysteine, or glutathione + thioglycol etc., may be mentioned. [0060]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention, a ratio between a molarity [Reducing Agent] of the reducing agent to reduce at least one metal selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium and a molarity [Metal] of the metal selected from arsenic, antimony and selenium, that is, a [Reducing Agent] / [Metal] is greater or equal to 1000. More preferably, the ratio is greater or equal to 10000. This is because in such conditions, it is possible to attain the alkylation in a high rate, and then to attain the detoxification of the harmful compound containing arsenic etc., effectively when the composition of the present invention is applied to the method of detoxifying the harmful compound as mentioned later. [0061]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention, a ratio between a molarity [Co complex] of the Co complex and a molarity [Metal] of the metal selected from arsenic, antimony and selenium, that is, a [Co complex] / [Metal] is greater or equal to 100. More preferably, the ratio is greater or equal to 1000. This is because in such conditions, it is possible to attain the alkylation in a high rate, and then to attain the detoxification of the harmful compound containing arsenic etc., effectively when the composition of the present invention is applied to the method of detoxifying the harmful compound as mentioned later. [0062]
According to the molarity ratio as mentioned above, it is possible to attain one of the primary objective of the present invention, that is, which an extremely-

poisonous inorganic arsenic (Acute toxicity value: LD50 0.03g/kg) etc., can be converted high - efficiently to a methylated arsenic etc., having a lower toxicity by the methylation of the inorganic arsenic. The methylated arsenic etc., having a lower toxicity which is an objective product are trimethylarsineoxide (Acute toxicity value; LD50 I0.6g/kg) or arsenobetaine (Acute toxicity value; LD50 lO.Og/kg) etc. It is possible to reduce a toxicity up to 1/300 compared with that of the inorganic arsenic etc., these harmless arsenic etc., can be obtained at 10% or more, preferably at 50% or more, more preferably at 90% or more at relative yield. [0063]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention, the composition further contains a methylating additive factor having S-Me group. The presence of the methylating additive factor having S-Me group makes it possible to produce more alkyl groups, and thereby, to attain more alkyation, and consequently more detoxification. As the methylating additive factor, mention may be made of at least one selected from the groups comprising methionine and S-adenosyl methionine. [0064]
Furthermore, the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention may further contain a buffer solution. Those generally used for the isolation, purification or preservation of the biomedical materials may be used for the buffer solution, and those are not particularly limited, but mention may be made of the buffer solution such as a tris buffer, a phosphate buffer, a carbonic acid buffer, and a boric acid buffer. Furthermore, in a viewpoint that it is possible to attain the detoxification more safely, a pH of the buffer solution is preferably in the range of 5-10, A pH of the composition for the alkylation is more preferably less than 9. The composition for the alkylation of the present invention may further contain H2O2. That is, H2O2 may be added in a viewpoint that an acute toxicity can be decreased by enhancing the oxidation state (from trivalent to pentavalent). [0065]

Furthermore, the composition for the alkylation according to the present
invention may further contain an organic halide compound. In a viewpoint that
it is possible to make it easy to convert a dimethyl compound and/or a trimethyl
compound to arsenobetaine, methyl halide may be recited as the organic halide
compound. In a viewpoint of a high reactivity of the methylation, as the methyl
halide mention may be made of at least one selected from the groups comprising
methyl iodide, methyl bromide and methyl chloride.
[0066]
In addition, in a viewpoint of a high reactivity of the alkylation, as the organic
halide mention may be made of at least one selected from the groups comprising
iodoacetic acid, iodoethanol, bromoacetic acid, bromoethanol and iodopropionic
acid.
[0067]
In a preferred embodiment, the organic halide is the halogenated acetic acid. As
an example of the halogenated acetic acid, mention may be made of at least one
selected from the groups comprising chloroacetic acid, bromoacetic acid and
iodoacetic acid.
[0068]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, as the organic halide compound,
mention may be made of at least one selected from the groups comprising methyl
chloride, methyl bromide, methyl iodide, chloroacetic acid, bromoacetic acid,
iodoacetic acid, chloroethanol, bromoethanol, iodoethanol, chloropropionic acid,
bromopropionic acid, iodopropionic acid, chloroacetic acid ethyl ester,
bromoacetic acid ethyl ester and iodoacetic acid ethyl ester.
[0069]
Furthermore, in the present invention, the organic halide compound may be the
Grignard reagent represented by the following chemical formula 1:
Chemical formula I: RMgX
(wherein R=Me, CH2COOH or CH2COOC2H5, X=C1, Br or I).
[0070]
Moreover, the use of the organic halide compound as mentioned above is mainly
explained in a viewpoint that it is possible to methylate the harmful compound.

in more detail, to make it easy to convert dimethyl compound and/or trimethyl
compound to stable arsenobetaine.
[0071]
On the other hand, an organic halide compound as mentioned below is
exemplified as those capable of being object for the detoxification by the
dehalogenation in a method of detoxifying the organic halide compound
according to the present invention as described later.
[0072]
That is, as an organic halide compound which may be intended for the
detoxification, mention may be made of those selected from the groups
comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane,
trichloroethyl and chloroform. In the case that these materials are not purified,
these materials may be used as appropriate forms (regardless of a liquid, a gas or
a solid) capable of introducing them into the reaction system in the conventional
procedure such as an extraction and the separation etc. Since the cobalt
complex is existed in the composition for the alkylation according to the present
invention, the catalytic action of the cobalt complex makes it possible to
dehalogenate the above harmful organic halide, and thereby, to detoxify the
harmful organic halide by the dehalogenation.
[0073]
The composition for the alkylation according to the present invention may further
contain a reducing agent to reduce the cobaU complex. This has an
advantageous effect that it is possible to convert the oxidation state of the cobalt
complex to an active oxidation state thereof by the presence of the reducing agent,
as described later.
[0074]
The reducing agent like this is not particularly limited as long as it can make the
cobah complex become activated, but for example, mention may be made of at
least one selected from the groups comprising titanium oxide and ruthenium
complex.
[0075]
Next, the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present

invention is explained. Namely, the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention is characterized in that a harmful compound containing at least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium is detoxified by the alkylation of the harmful compound, in the presence of the composition for the alkylation according to the present invention as described above. The composition for the alkylation according to the present invention, and the harmful compound used herein mean those explained above, these explanation may be applicable for the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention. [0076]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention, in the viewpoint that the 50% of an inhibition of cell growth concentration (IC50) or the 50% of a lethal dose (LD50) is greater, and therefore it is possible to attain more detoxification, the detoxification of the harmful compound is preferably attained by increasing the oxidation number of a valence of the one element contained in the above harmful compound. Specifically, it is possible to increase the oxidation number of a valence of the one element by the alkylation with the use of the composition of the present invention as described above as a catalyst for the reaction. Moreover, it is preferable to convert a trivalent of the oxidation number of a valence to a pentavalent in the case that the element is arsenic or antimony, and it is preferable to convert a tetravalent of the oxidation number of a valence to a hexavalent in the case of selenium. [0077]
In the present invention, the detoxification of the harmful compound is carried out by alkylating the harmful compound. At this moment, the present invention may attain the detoxification by alkylating at least one bond of the one element contained in the above harmful compound. [0078]
Specifically, it is possible to alkylate at least one bond of the one element by carrying out the reaction with the use of the composition for the alkylation of the present invention as described above. As an alkyl group added to the one

element, mention may be made of a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group
etc. In a viewpoint that it is possible to attain the detoxification more effectively,
a methyl group is preferable as an alkyl group.
[0079]
In the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present
invention, in a viewpoint of the safety for the living organism, the 50% of a
lethal dose (LD50) (an oral toxicity which render a 50% of the fatal dose in
mouse) of the compound detoxified by the above alkylation is preferably greater
or equal to lOOOmg/kg, more preferably greater or equal to 5000mg/kg.
[0080]
Furthermore, in the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to
the present invention, in a viewpoint of the safety for the living organism, the
50% of an inhibition of cell growth concentration (IC50) of the compound
detoxified by the above alkylation or arylation is preferably greater or equal to
lOOOfiM, more preferably greater or equal to 3000^M. The term "the 50% of an
inhibition of cell growth concentration (IC50)" used herein means a numerical
value which gives a necessary concentration of certain substance in order to
block or inhibit a 50% of the 100 cell proliferation with the use of the substance.
It shows that smaller the numerical value of IC50, the larger the cytotoxicity.
Moreover, IC50 was calculated from a result of examination of the cytotoxicity
which gives a plasmid DNA damage under the condition at 37°C, for 24 hours.
[0081]
At this moment, IC50 of each arsenic compound is shown in table 1
[0082] [Table 1]

24h, 37°C

[0083]
From the table 1, it is revealed that arseno sugar(III) having a trivalent
arsenic(III) has higher cytotoxicity than those of monomethylated arsenic
(MMA) and dimethylated arsenic (DMA) having a pentavalent arsenic, but has
lower cytotoxicity than those of monomethylated arsenic (MMA), dimethylated
arsenic (DMA) having a trivalent, and arsenious acid. On the other hand, it is
recognized that monomethylated arsenic (MMA), dimethylated arsenic (DMA)
having a trivalent arsenic has higher cytotoxicity than that of arsenious acid
(trivalent and pentavalent), but as a whole, the arsenic (V) compound having a
pentavalent arsenic has higher safety for the living organism than that of the
arsenic (III) compound having a trivalent arsenic in a viewpoint of the
cytotoxicity.
[0084]
Moreover, LD50 of each arsenic compound is shown in table 2
[0085]
[Table 2]

[0086]
Furthermore, in the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention, a biological half-life of the compound detoxified by the above alkylation is preferably less or equal to 8 hours in a viewpoint of the safety for the living organism. In the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention, it is preferable to convert the harmful compound to the dimethyl compound or the trimethyl compound by means of the

methylation in a viewpoint that they are safer and has a lower toxicity. As the dimethyl compound mention may be made of dimethyl arsonyl ethanol (DMAE), dimethyl arsonyl acetate (DMAA), dimethylarsinic acid or arseno sugar. As the trimethyl compound mention may be made of arsenocholine, arsenobetaine, trimethyl arseno sugar or trimethyl arsine oxide. [0087]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention, the method is characterized that the organic halide selected from the groups comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and chloroform is detoxified by the dehalogenation of the organic halide in the presence of the composition according to the present invention as mentioned above. [0088]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the harmful compound according to the present invention, it is possible to detoxify the organic halide selected from the groups comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and chloroform by the dehalogenation of the organic halide in the presence of the composition according to the present invention as mentioned above, and then to detoxify the harmful compound containing at least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium by the alkylation thereof in the presence of cobalt complex obtained by the reaction. [0089]
That is, if an inherently harmful organic halide, such as a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and chloroform is reacted in the presence of the composition for the alkylation according to the invention, the dehalogenation of the organic halide comes about, whereas an organic cobalt complex is also came about by the reaction, as a result, an organic material in the organic cobalt complex may be one of the resource of the aikyl groups for the alkylation of the harmful heavy metal. In other words, it is possible to convert the harmful compound such as the inorganic arsenic to

harmless substances, that is, the organic arsenic, with the use of the resource of
the alky] groups thus obtained.
[0090]
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying the
harmful compound according to the present invention, the method further
comprises the step of exposing to the light in the presence of the reducing agent
to reduce the cobalt complex. The exposure to the light makes it possible to
convert the cobalt(II) complex to a cobalt(I) complex with an active oxidation
state. The cobalt complex(I) has an advantageous effect that the organic halide
compound is detoxified by the dehalogenation by reacting the complex with the
harmful organic halide compound to be dehalogenated, whereas the organic
material may be also obtained which may become the resource of the alkyl
groups.
[0091]
The reducing agent like this, is not particularly limited as long as it can make the
cobalt complex active, but for example, mention may be made of at least one
selected from the groups comprising titanium oxide and ruthenium complex.
[0092]
Next, the explanation of the method of detoxifying the organic halide according
to the present invention is as follows.
[0093]
That is, the method of detoxifying the organic halide according to the present
invention is characterized in that an organic halide selected from the groups
comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane,
trichloroethyl and chloroform is detoxified by the dehalogenation of the organic
halide in the presence of the composition according to the present invention as
described above. In the case that the organic halide selected from the groups
comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane,
trichloroethyl and chloroform is some forms which can not be introduced into the
reaction system, these materials may be used as appropriate forms (regardless of
a liquid, a gas or a solid) capable of introducing them into the reaction system
according to the conventional procedure such as an extraction, the separation and

purification etc. According to the present method, cobalt complex in the
composition of the present invention makes a contribution to the alkylation as
well as the dehalogenation of the organic halide, and then makes it possible to
attain the detoxification of the organic halide. As just described, the
composition of the present invention is extremely valuable. As is the case with
the method of detoxifying the harmful compound of the present invention as
described above, the composition may be exposed to the light in the presence of
the reducing agent to reduce the cobalt complex. The explanation of the method
of detoxifying the harmful compound may be also directly applicable for an
explanation about the reducing agent etc., used in the method of detoxifying the
organic halide.
[0094]
Moreover, Figure 30 shows a mechanism concerning the methylation of arsenic
trioxide in the case of vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin: CH3-Cob(III)) as an
example. In the Figure 30, iAs(V), iAs(III), ATG, MADG and DMAG stand for
pentavalent inorganic arsenic, trivalent inorganic arsenic, triglutathione arsenic
complex, monomethyldiglutathione arsenic complex and dimethyl glutathione
arsenic complex, respectively.
Example
[0095]
The present invention will be concretely explained in more detail with reference
to Examples, but the invention is not intended to be interpreted as being limited
to Examples.
[0096]
At first, the explanation concerning the brevity code used in the Example is as
follows:

iAs(ni) : Trivalent inorganic arsenic
MMA : Mo no methylated arsenic acid
DMA : Dimethylated arsinic acid
TMAO : Trimethylarsineoxide
AB : Arsenobetaine (Trimethyl arsonium acetic acid)

DMAA : Dimethyl arsonium acetic acid MeCo : Methylcobalamin GSH : Glutathione (Reduced form) iSe(IV) : Inorganic selenium (Tetravalent) MIAA : Monoiodoacetic acid

Into a 1.5mL of Eppendorf tube 740^ L of a reaction buffer solution (20mM Tris-
HCI ( pH7.6 ) ) was added. To this was added 220 ^L of lOOmM GSH aqueous
solution, stirred for 30 seconds with Voltex, and then allowed at "iVC for 30
minutes. To this was added 20 ^L of lOOppm inorganic arsenic (III) standard
solution (for the atomic absorption) and stirred for 30 seconds. To this was
added 20 \ih of 7.4mM methylcobalamin (MeCo) aqueous solution (composition
A). This was reacted in a constant temperature bath maintained at 37°C, the
increasing amount of the product obtained with sampling at regular intervals was
examined.
[0099]

The qualitative and quantitative analysis was carried out by using the
inductively-coupled plasma ion mass spectroscope (Agilent 7500ce) directly
connected to the high-performance liquid chromatography (Agilent 1100) online
with the retention time of the standard sample compared with that of the reaction
product.
[0100]
Example 2


The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1, except that
20)iL of lOOOppm inorganic Se (IV) standard solution (for the atomic absorption)
was added to the composition A of Example 1 (Composition B).
[0102]
Comparative example 1
The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1, except for
no addition of MeCo in Example 1 (Composition C). The table 3 shows a
detoxification of the inorganic arsenic to MMA (Example 1) and DMA (Example

As shown in Examples 1-2, methyl arsenic (MMA) was generated as time advances compared with the comparative example. It was confirmed that the methylation was further proceeded, as a result, dimethylated arsenic (DMA) was also generated in Example 2. The remarkable effects was confirmed that the harmful inorganic arsenic was detoxified by being converted it to methylated arsenic having a lower toxicity in the presence of MeCo. [0105]

Further, the methylation of selenium was also examined. Fig. 31 gives a HPLC-
ICP-MS chromatogram of the methylation reaction of selenious acid [Se(IV)] by
MC. In the Figure, A: standard sample, B: samples after the reaction, Se (IV);
selenious acid and DMSe: dimethyl selenium, respectively.
[0106]
As shown in Figure 31, it was confirmed that selenious acid was converted to
dimethyl selenium having a lower toxicity.
[0107]
Example 3

M e C o
MMA — DMA
GSH [0108]

The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 2, except that 20|4.L of lOOOppm MMA was added to the composition B of Example 2 (Composition D). [0109]
Comparative example 2
The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 3, except for no addition of MeCo in Example 3. [0110] Example 4
M e C o
DMA -^ TMAO
GSH [0111]

The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 2, except that 20nL of lOOOppm DMA was added to the composition B of Example 2

(Composition E).
[0112]
Comparative example 3
The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 4, except for
no addition of MeCo in Example 4. The table 4 shows a detoxification of MMA
to DMA (Example 3) and a detoxification of DMA to TMAO (Example 4).
[0113]
[Table 4]

[00114]
As shown in Examples 3-1 to 3-3, the concentration of dimethyl arsenic (DMA)
increased as time advances. The generation of DMA was not observed in the
comparative example 2. As shown in Examples 4-1 to 4-3, the concentration of
trimethyl arsenic (TMAO) increased, it was revealed that an arsenic substrate
was converted to the most harmless trimethyl arsenic. The generation of
trimethyl arsenic was not observed in the comparative example 3.
[0115]
Example 5

MeCo , MIAA
TMAO -> AB
GSH
[0116]


The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 2, except that
20^iL of lOOOppm TMAO instead of inorganic arsenic was added to the
composition B of Example 2 (Composition F).
[0117]
Example 6

MIAA
TMAO -* AB
GSH
[0118]

The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 5, except for
no addition of MeCo in the composition F of Example 5 (Composition G).
[0119]
Example 7

MeCo. MIAA
DMA -^ AB
GSH [0120]

The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 5, except for the use of DMA instead of TMAO in the composition F of Example 5 (Composition H). Table 5 shows a conversion to arsenobetaine. [0121] [Table 5]


[0122]
As shown in Example 5, the conversion of TMAO which is one of the arsenic
substrate to AB under the presence of both MeCo and MIAA was confirmed.
As shown in Example 6, the conversion of TMAO to AB under the presence of
only MIAA was confirmed too. As shown in Example 7, the conversion of
DMA which is one of the arsenic substrate to AB under the presence of both
MeCo and MIAA was confirmed.
[0123]
Example 8
At first, the explanation concerning the brevity code used in the following
Example is as follows:

iAs(III) ; Trivalent inorganic arsenic
MMA : Monomethylated arsenic acid
DMA : Dimethylated arsinic acid
TMAO : Trimethylarsineoxide
AB : Arsenobetaine (trimethyl arsonium acetic acid)
DMAA : Dimethyl arsonium acetic acid
MeCo : Methylcobalamin
GSH : Glutathione (reduced form)
MIAA : Monoiodoacetic acid
AS : Arseno sugar
iSe(lV) : Inorganic selenium (tetravalent)

[0124]
(1) Culture of the microalgae
The microalgae, chlorella {Chlorella vulgaris 1AM C-629strain) cultivated in
advance until a logarithmic growth phase was inoculated so as to obtain a 1 x 10^
cells/mL in 150mL Bold's Basal (BB) medium and was cultured with static
culture method under exposure to the fluorescent light (4000Lux, 24hr
illumination), at 25°C. In this case, a culture medium was prepared by adding
lOmM of glucose or lOmM of sodium acetate as a carbon source to the culture.
[0125]
(2)Accumulation test of the arsenic
The accumulation test of the arsenic was carried out by adding arsenous acid to
the culture medium to obtain 1 ppm as a metal arsenic after the inoculation, and
then culturing the microalgae for 284 hours after the addition of arsenic.
[0126]
(3) Measurement of the content of arsenic
The qualitative and quantitative analysis concerning inorganic arsenic and organic arsenic contained in alga body was carried out by using the inductively-coupled plasma ion mass spectroscope (Agilent 7500ce) directly connected to the high-performance liquid chromatography (Agilent 1100) online with the retention time of the standard sample compared with that of the reaction product. [0127]
(4) Condition of the analysis
As the standard sample of the organic arsenic compound, MMA, DMA, TMAO, TeMA, AB and AC which are commercially available reagent from Optronics Co., Ltd. (Trichemical research institution) and as the standard sample of the inorganic arsenic compound, sodium sah of As(lll), As(V) which are commercially available high quality reagent from Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd., were used. The standard solution of lOOmg/lOOmL of each arsenic compound was prepared by diluting it with an ultrapure water (Millipore). [0128]
RF forward power : 1.6kW

RF reflect power : Carrier gas flow : Ar 0.75L/min
Sampling 8.5mm
Monitoring mass : m/z=75 and 35 internal standard m/Z=71
Dwell time : 0.5 sec O.Olsec O.lsec
Times of scan : 1 time

Eluent : 5mM nitric acid / 6m M ammonium nitrate / 1.5 m M pyridine
dicarboxylic acid
Flow rate of eluent : 0.4m L / min.
Injection volume : 20^L
Column : Cation-exchange column Shodex RSpak NN-414 (150mm x
4.6mm i.d.)
Column temperature : 40°C
[0129]
accumulated>
A microalgae extract (wherein chlorella is treated to extract it with methanol, and
then methanol is removed by the evaporation) was prepared. To this added a
purified water to dilute it and to obtain a solution having a concentration
described in the following table 6. Moreover, the component of an UN
(Unknown) I and UN6 was belonged as a compound corresponding to arseno
sugar (Figure 1). Figure 1 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS analysis of a chlorella extract
(Upper: standard sample, Lower: sample). Table 6 shows a concentration (ppm)
of arsenic compound of the chlorella extract.
[0130]
[Table 6]


[0131]

Into an Eppendorf tube with 1.5mL volume 740^L of a reaction buffer solution (20mM Tris-HCl ( pH7.6 ) ) was added. To this was added 220 |iL of 20mM GSH aqueous solution, stirred with Voltex for 30 seconds, and then allowed at 37X for 30 minutes. To this was added 100 ^L of the chlorella extract and stirred for 30 seconds. To this was added 135 |j,L of 7.4 mM methylcobalamin (MeCo) aqueous solution. To this was added 68mg of MIAA (0.35 |JM) to dissolve them. This was reacted in a constant temperature bath maintained at 37°C, the increasing amount of the product obtained with sampling at regular intervals was examined. As shown in Figure 2, the generation of AB could be confirmed in the case that GSH, MeCo and MIAA are existed. Figure 2 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS analysis of a chlorella extract (Upper: standard sample. Middle: GSH addition (NE 14-7), Lower: MeCo + GSH + MIAA addition (NE 15-7)).


100|iL of the chlorella extract was mixed with 4N of NaOH aqueous solution
(ImL), and allowed at 80°C overnight. The conversion of arseno sugar to DMA
was confirmed since DMA was generated(Figure 3).
[0134]

The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Examples 1-7. Figure
3 shows a condition in the case that GSH (NE 14-4), GSH + MeCo + MIAA (NE
15-4) are added to the chlorella extract, respectively, and NaOH treatment
(lower) are subject to the chlorella extract. Furthermore, Figure 4 shows a
condition in the case that GSH + MeCo + MIAA are added to DMA (NE 9-4).
[0135]

Example 10
Further, the experiment was carried out by using methylcobalamin as a cobalt
complex. At first, into a 1.5mL of Eppendorf tube lOmg of methylcobalamin
(Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. ) was added. To this was added 1 mL of
an ultrapure water (18Mfi / cm) to dissolve methylcobalamin (7.4mmol/L)
(Solution A). Into a 1.5mL of Eppendorf tube 30.7 mg of glutathione (reduced
form) was added to dissolve it with ImL of the ultrapure water (lOOmmol/L)
(Solution B). Arsenous acid aqueous solution (for an atomic absorption :
lOOppm : as metal arsenic) was prepared (Solution C). Selenious acid aqueous
solution (for an atomic absorption : lOOOppm : as metal selenium) was prepared
(Solution D). lOOmmol/L of Tris-HCl buffer solution (pH 7.8, O.Olmol/L, pH
was adjusted by using hydrochloric acid solution) was prepared (Solution E).
Into a 1.5mL of Eppendorf tube 720 |xL of the solution E, 20(j.L of the solution C,
220 \LL of the solution B were added respectively, and allowed at 37°C for 1 hour.
To this were added 20 j^L of the solution A and 20 f^L of the solution D, and then
reacted in a constant temperature bath maintained at 37°C. The condition of the
reaction is as follows:
[0136]

Concentration of the substrate : [As]=30|imol/L
Concentration of native vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) : [MeCo]=150|xmol/L
Concentration of glutathione (reduced form) : [GSH]=22mmol/L
Concentration of selenium : [Se]=760)imol/L
Buffer solution : lOOmMTris-HC! buffer solution (pH7.8), reaction temperature :
37'C> reaction solution : pH 3
[0137]
A qualitative and quantitative analysis was carried out by using a HPLC-ICP-MS
method at regular time intervals with sampling 50 p.L to dilute it by ten times
with the ultrapure water (No. 1-8 of the table 7).
[0138]
[Table 7]


[0139]
Figure 7 shows a variation per hour of the concentration of the arsenic compound
in the reaction solution (which is in graph form of the result of the table 7).
Moreover, with sampling 50 ^L from the reaction solution to obtain a sample,
and the obtained sample was treated with 50 ^L of hydrogen peroxide solution
(37°C, 1 hour) to dilute it by ten times with the ultrapure water so that the
reaction product could be analyzed in a similar way (No. 9-11 of the table 7).
Figures 5 and 6 give a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram.
[0140]
Example 11
The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 10, except that
the solution B was adjusted to a pH 7 in lOOmM Tris-HCl buffer solution in
Example 10.
[GUI]
The table 8 and figures 8-17 show the results. Approximately 50% of arsenous
acid was methylated. The table 8 shows the concentration of the arsenic
compound in the reaction solution.
[0142]
[Table 8]


*No.l-7 : before H2O2 treatment. **No.8-I4 : after H2O2 treatment.
[0143]
As it is clear from the table 8, it was revealed that it is possible to render them
harmless by means of converting As(III) into As(V) with a high oxidation number,
that is, increasing an oxidation number, by using H2O2 treatment.
[0144]
Example 12
The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in Example 10, except that
it was carried out under the condition that a pH of the reaction solution after
preparation was a value shown in table 9.
[0145]
The table 9 and frgures 18-29 show the results. Approximately 50% of arsenous
acid in the case of a pH 6.7 was methylated. On the other hand, in the case of a
pH 9, the methylation was not progressed. The table 9 shows the concentration
of the arsenic compound in the reaction solution.
[0146]
[Table 9]


[0147] Example 13
Next, the synthesis of [Cob(II)]C104 from cyanocobalamin was attempted. 1. Oxidation-reduction of the cobah complex, and the reaction of the methylation (1) The synthesis of [Cob(II)]C104 from cyanocobalamin [0148] [Chemical 1]


[0149]

50mg of cyanocobalamin (which is Cob(III) shown in the above [chemical 1]) is
dissolved in lOOmL of methanol, and then it is deaerated by a nitrogen bubbling.
To this is added 400mg of NaBH4 (1.05mol) to confirm a green color originated
from Co(I). To this is added 3 mL of 60 % HC104aq. To this is added 50 mL of
water to extract with methylene chloride. After washed it with water, h is dried
with anhydrous sodium sulfate so that it might be solidified under reduced
pressure. This is re-precipitated with benzene/n-hexane to obtain a powder with

30mg of [Cob(lI)]C104 is dissolved in lOOmL of methanol, and then it is deaerated by a nitrogen bubbling. To this is added 300mg of NaBH4 (0.788mol) to confirm a green color originated from Co(I). It is recognized that in a viewpoint of the reaction of Cob(II) to Cob(I) shown in reaction scheme 2 [Chemical 2], the cobalt(III) complex existing in the composition for the alkylation of the present invention may convert to cobalt(II) complex, thereby cobalt(II) complex thus obtained is reduced by a photocatalyst or a chemical reducing agent as described in the following Example 14 to obtain a cobalt(I)

complex. The cobalt (I) complex may be utilized as the substrate of the reaction
of the dehalogenation. That is to say, it is possible to detoxify the organic
halide compound by using the cobalt (I) complex thus obtained.
[0153]
Example 14
Next, the synthesis of [MeCob(II)] by reacting [Cob(I)] with CH3I (the reaction
of the dehalogenation of the halide) was examined.
[0154]
(3) The synthesis of [MeCob(II)] by reacting [Cob(I)] with CH3I (the reaction of
the dehalogenation of the halide)

37mg of CH3I (2.6x10"'^ mol) is added under the dark place, and stirred for 5 minutes. In this manner, the reaction of the dehalogenation is caused by the cobalt complex and the organic halide compound. That is, not only the organic halide compound which has been a harmful compound is detoxified by the dehalogenation, but the obtained cobah (III) complex may become a preferable substrate to detoxify the harmful compound such as arsenic by the methylation. [0157]
(4) The synthesis of [MeCob(III)] from [MeCob(II)]


to be extracted with methylene chloride. After washed them with water, they
are dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate so as to be solidified under reduced
pressure. They are re-precipitated with benzene/n-hexane to obtain a powder
with an orange color, that is, methylcobalamin.
[0160]
In this manner, it is possible to detoxify the organic halide compound or the
harmful compound such as arsenic by utilizing the oxidation state of the cobalt
complex existing in the composition for the alkyiation of the present invention.
In other words, it is also possible to detoxify the harmful compound by the
methylation through the reaction of the cobalt (III) complex with the harmful
compound (which contains arsenic etc.) with the use of the cobalt (III) complex
obtained by the dehalogenation reaction of the organic halide compund with
cobalt (I) complex.
[0161]
On the other hand, if the generated cobalt (II) complex is reduced through.any
reaction, a cobalt (I) complex may be obtained, thereby the use of the cobalt
complex thus obtained making it possible to detoxify the organic halide
compound again.

[0162]
Example 15
Next, under given conditions, with the use of GSH and methylcobalamin, the
most efficient case capable of converting to TMAO was examined.
[0163]
At first, into a 0.2mL of Eppendorf tube GSH (60mg, 0.195mmol), lOmg of
methylcobalamin (MC) (7.44 ^mol), Tris-HCI buffer solution (pH 8, 50 ^L) were
added. To this was added 2 (iL of arsenic standard solution (for an atomic
absorption : lOOppm as arsenic), thereby set on an aluminium block heater heated
at 125°C to react them for predetermined time. The product of a reaction was
diluted with 10% of hydrogen peroxide solution by 10-30 folds so that the
product might be analyzed by the HPLC-ICP-MS. The result of this is shown in
tables 10 and 11.
[Table 10]

[Table 11]

[0164]
The tables 10 and 11 show a result of the HPLC-ICP-MS analysis in the case that
the concentration of GSH, the concentration of arsenic and temperature etc., are

changed. The table 10 is expressed in the concentration, and the table 11 is
expressed in the percentage.
[0165]
As a result, under the condition of the present Example, it is revealed that MC115
of the table 10 and 11 is the best data which makes it possible to convert the
harmful compound into approximately 100% of TMAO by using GSH.
[0166]
Example 16
Next, the effect was examined with the use of cysteine (Cys) instead of GSH.
At first, into a 0.2mL of Eppendorf tube, cysteine (20mg, 0.165mmol) as the
reducing agent instead of GSH, methylcobalamin (MC) (20mg, 14.9 jimoL),
phosphate buffer solution (pH 6, 100 |xL) were added. To this was added 4 ^L
of arsenic standard solution (for an atomic absorption : lOOppm as arsenic),
thereby set on an aluminium block heater heated at llO^'C to react them for
predetermined time. The product of a reaction was diluted with 10% of
hydrogen peroxide solution by 10-30 folds so that the product might be analyzed
by the HPLC-ICP-MS. The result of this is shown in table 12.
[Table 12]


[0167]
The table 12 shows a result of the HPLC-ICP-MS analysis in the case that the
concentration of cysteine, the concentration of arsenic and temperature etc., are
changed. It is revealed that an excellent result is produced in the same as GSH
even if cysteine instead of GSH is used. Especially, if the ratio of TMAO is
noted, MC157-3p of the table 12 has an excellent result.
[0168]
Example 17
Next, the effect was also examined with the use of homocysteine instead of GSH.
At first, into a 0.2mL of Eppendorf tube, homocysteine (HCys) (5mg, 16.3|imoL)
as the reducing agent instead of GSH, methylcobalamin (MC) (20mg, 14.9
|imoL), phosphate buffer solution (pH 6, 100 jxL) were added. To this was
added 4 |xL of an arsenic standard solution (for an atomic absorption : lOOppm as
arsenic), thereby set on an aluminium block heater heated at 120°C to react
them for predetermined time. The product of a reaction was diluted with 10%
of hydrogen peroxide solution by 10-30 folds so that the product might be
analyzed by the HPLC-ICP-MS. The result of this is shown in table 13.
[0169]
[Table 13]


[0170]
The table 13 shows a result of the HPLC-ICP-MS analysis in the case that the
concentration of homocysteine, the concentration of arsenic and temperature etc.,
are changed. It is revealed that an excellent result is obtained in the same as
GSH even if homocysteine instead of GSH is used. Especially, if the ratio of
TMAO is noted, MC163-2p of the table 13 has an excellent resuh.
[0171]
Example 18
Next, the effect was also examined with the use of thioglycol in addition to GSH.
That is, the effect in the case of the addition of a high boiling point solvent was
examined. Specifically, thioglycol (TG, HSCH2CH2OH, boiling
point :157°C ) with the SH group and dimethyl sulfoxide ( DMSO, ( CH3)2SO,
boiling point : I89°C ) with no SH group were used.
[0172]
At first, into a 0.2mL of Eppendorf tube, GSH (4mg, 13 (imoL) as the reducing
agent, methylcobalamin (MC) (Img, 0.74 ^moL), TG (5^L), Tris-HCI buffer
solution (pH 8, 5 |xL) were added. To this was added 2 ^L of an arsenic
standard solution (lOppm as arsenic), thereby set on an aluminium block heater
heated at 120°C to react them for predetermined time. The product of a reaction
was diluted with 10% of hydrogen peroxide solution by 10-30 times so that the
product might be analyzed by the HPLC-ICP-MS (the explanation of MC179 etc.,
of the tables Hand 15).
[0173]
Moreover, concerning MCI80 of tables 14 and 15, into a 0.2mL of Eppendorf
tube, GSH (4mg, 13 |xmoL) as the reducing agent, methylcobalamin (MC) (Img,
0.74 |imoL), DMSO (5^L), Tris-HCI buffer solution (pH 8, 5 ^L) were added.
To this was added 2 ^iL of the arsenic standard solution (lOppm as arsenic),
thereby set on an aluminium block heater heated at 120°C to react them for
predetermined time. The product of a reaction was diluted with 10% of
hydrogen peroxide solution by 10-30 folds so that the product might be analyzed
by the HPLC-ICP-MS. The results of these are shown in tables 14 and 15.


[0175]
The tables 14 and 15 show a result of the HPLC-ICP-MS analysis in the case of
the use of TG, DMSO in addition to GSH (in tables 14 and 15, GSH : glutathione
(reduced form), MC : methylcobalamin, TG : thioglycol, DMSO : dimethyl
sulfoxide.). The table 14 is those expressed in the concentration, and the table
15 is those expressed in the percentage. It is revealed that an excellent result
can be obtained in the same as the case of the use of GSH by itself, even if in the
case that TG and DMSO are used.
[0176]
Example 19
Next, the effect was further examined with the use of Cysteine (Cys) as the
reducing agent in the same manner as the above example. The table 16 shows a
methylation reaction (Acid condition) (Reacting substance) of arsenic trioxide
[iAs(III)]byMC.
[Table 16]


[0177]
The table 17 shows a methylation reaction (Acid condition) (Reaction condition and product of a reaction) of arsenic trioxide [iAs (III)] by MC. In the table, GSH: reduced glutathione, MC: methylcobalamin. As: starting material (It is trivalent arsenic: iAs (III).), MMA: monomethylated arsenic acid, DMA : dimethylarsineoxide, TMAO : trimethylarsineoxide and TeMA: tetramethyl arsenic, respectively, a value was calculated as a conversion ratio = 100% ([iAs (V)] + [MMA] + [DMA] + [TMAO] + [TeMA]) / [iAs (III)]). [Table 17]

[0178]
The table 18 shows a methylation reaction (Neutral condition) (Reacting
substance) of arsenic trioxide [iAs (III)] by MC.
[Table 18]


[0179]
The table 19 shows a methylation reaction (Neutral condition) (Reaction condition and product of a reaction) of arsenic trioxide [iAs (III)] by MC. [Table 19]

[0180]
The table 20 shows a methylation reaction (Alkali condition) (Reacting
substance) of arsenic trioxide [iAs (III)] by MC.
[Table 20]


[0181]
The table 21 shows a methylation reaction (Alkali condition) (Reaction condition
and product of a reaction) of arsenic trioxide [iAs (III)] by MC.
[Table 21]

[0182] Example 20
Next, a detoxification of antimony was examined in the same manner as the above mentioned example. Figure 32 gives a HPLC-ICP-MS chromatogram (Measurement element : Sb, m/z 121). In the figure, A: standard sample [iSb (III)], B: sample after the reaction (MC + GSH), C: sample after the reaction (Only MC). The table 22 shows a methylation reaction (Reacting substance and reaction condition) of an inorganic antimony. [Table 22]


[0183]
The table 23 shows a methylation reaction (Product of a reaction) of an inorganic
antimony.
[Table 23]

[0184]
As it is clear from Figure 32, it was revealed that the Ul, U2, U3 and U4
attributing to the methylated antimony were generated by reacting the trivalent
inorganic antimony with methylcobalamin. Therefore, it is recognized that it is
also possible to obtain more harmless methylated antimony concerning antimony.
[0185]
Example 21
Next, the effects were examined which a mole fraction of each component of the
composition for alkylation gives. Specifically, experiment was carried out in
the same manner as the above mentioned example with the use of GSH as the
reducing agent, arsenic as the harmful compound and methylcobalamin as the
cobalt complex. The resuh of this is shown in the tables 24 and 25. The table
24 shows a methylation reaction (Reacting substance) of arsenic trioxide [iAs


[Table 25]
(Ill)] by MC. The table 25 shows a methylation reaction (Reaction condition and product of a reaction) of arsenic trioxide [iAs (III)] by MC. In table, [GSH]: Molarity of the reducing agent (GSH), [MC]: Molarity of methylcobalamin, [As]: Molarity of arsenic trioxide which is a starting material, respectively. Furthermore, in the table, GSH: reduced glutathione, MC: methylcobalamin, As: starting material (It is trivalent arsenic here: iAs (III).), MMA: monomethylated arsenic acid, DMA : dimethylarsineoxide, TMAO : trimethylarsineoxide and TeMA: tetramethyl arsenic, respectively, a value was calculated as a conversion ratio = 100% ([iAs (V)] + [MMA] + [DMA] + [TMAO] + [TeMA]) / [iAs (III)]). Further, Figure 33 gives a reaction condition in the production of trimechyl arsenic (TMA) from arsenic trioxide according to methylcobalamin. [Table 24]

As it is clear from the tables 24 and 25, in relative ratio, 90% or more of the harmless trimethylarsineoxide can be obtained in the case that 10000 folds or more of the reducing agent, GSH compared with arsenic is added and 1000 folds

or more of methylcobalamin compared with arsenic is added. That is, it was
revealed that in relative ratio, 90% or more of the harmless trimethylarsineoxide
can be obtained in the case that it is [GSH] / [As] > 1000, [MC] / [As] > 100,
more preferably, [GSH] / [As] > 10000, [MC] / [As] > 1000.
[0186]
Industrial applicability
The compositions of the present invention make it possible to produce a method
of detoxifying the harmful compound more practically and industrially wherein
the methods play a rule in the detoxification of the harmful compound containing
arsenic etc. The present inventions make a significant contribution in the broad
fields of treatments of the industrial waste etc., and environmental protections
concerning a polluted mud or a soil, since the harmless compound obtained by
converting the harmful compound containing arsenic etc., to more harmless
compound by the alkylation are extremely stable and safe.


We Claim:
1. A composition for the alkylation, wherein the composition contains a cobalt complex, and further contains a reducing agent to reduce at least one metal selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium.
2. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 1, wherein the harmful compound containing at least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium is alkylated by using the cobalt complex.
3. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 1, wherein the reducing agent is a material having SH group.
4. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 3, wherein the material having SH group is at least one selected from the groups comprising glutathione, reduced glutathione (GSH), cysteine, S-adenosyl cysteine, sulforaphane, homocysteine and thioglycol.
5. A composition for the alkylation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the composition further contains a methylating additive factor having S-Me group.
6. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 5, wherein the methylating additive factor is at least one selected from the groups comprising methionine and S-adenosyl methionine.
7. A composition for the alkylation according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the composition further contains a buffer solution.
8. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 7, wherein a pH of the buffer solution is in the range of 5-10.
9. A composition for the alkylation according to claims 1 to 8, wherein a pH of the composition for the alkylation is less than 9.
10. A composition for the alkylation according to claims 1 to 9, wherein the composition further contains H2O2.
11. A composition for the alkylation according to claims 1 to 10, wherein the composition further contains an organic halide composition.
12. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 11, wherein the organic halide compound is methyl halide.

13. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 12, wherein the methyl halide is at least one selected from the groups comprising methyl iodide, methyl bromide, and methyl chloride.
14. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 11, wherein the organic halide compound is halogenated acetic acid.
15. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 14, wherein the halogenated acetic acid is at least one selected from the groups comprising chloroacetic acid, bromoacetic acid, and iodoacetic acid.
16. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 11, wherein the organic halide compound is at least one selected from the groups comprising methyl chloride, methyl bromide, methyl iodide, chloroacetic acid, bromoacetic acid, iodoacetic acid, chloroethanol, bromoethanol, iodoethanol, chloropropionic acid, bromopropionic acid, iodopropionic acid, chloroacetic acid ethyl ester, bromoacetic acid ethyl ester, iodoacetic acid ethyl ester.
17. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 13, wherein the organic halide compound is the Grignard reagent represented by the following chemical formula 1:
Chemical formula 1: RMgX
(wherein R=Me, CH2COOH, or CH2COOC2H5, X=CI, Br or I).
18. A composition for the alkylation according to any one of claims 11-17, wherein the organic halide compund is derived from a persistent organic material selected from the groups comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and chloroform.
19. A composition for the alkylation according to any one of claims 1-18, wherein the composition further contains a reducing agent to reduce the cobalt complex.
20. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 19, wherein the reducing agent is at least one selected from the groups comprising titanium oxide and ruthenium complex.
21. A composition for the alkylation according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the cobalt complex is methyl complex comprising at least one compound selected from methylcobalamin (methylated vitamin BI2, official name: Coa-[a-

5,6- dimethylbenz-lH- imidazole-1-yl-Cop- methylcobamide]), vitamin B12 such
as cyanocobalamin, cobalt(II) acetyl acetonate, cobah(III) acetyl acetonate,
cobalt carbonyl (dicobalt octacarbonyl), cobalt(II)l,l,l,5,5,5- hexafluoro acetyl
acetonate, cobalt (II) meso-tetra phenyl porphin, hexafluoro phosphoric acid bis
(pentamethyl cyclopenta dienyl) cobalt, N, N'-bis (salicylidene) ethylene diamine
cobalt(II), bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyI-3,5-heptanedionato) cobalt(H),
(chlorophthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(I),
methyl complex of cobalt(II) acetate, cobalt(II) benzoate, cobalt(II) cyanide,
cyclohexane cobalt(II) butyrate, 2-cobalt(II) ethylhexanoate, meso-
tetramethoxyphenyl porphyrin cobalt(n), cobalt naphthenate, cobalt(II)
phthalocyanine, methyl cobalt(III) protoporphyrin IX, cobalt stearate, cobalt(II)
sulfamate, (IR, 2R)-(-)-l,2-cycIohexanediamino-N,N'-bis (3,5-di-t-
butylsalicylidene) cobalt(Il), (IS, 2S)-(+)-l,2-cyclohexanediamino-N,N'-bis (3, 5-di-t-butylsalicylidene) cobalt(II), cyclopentadienyl bis (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(I), cyclopentadienyl cobalt dicarbonyl, dibromo bis (triphenylphosphine) cobalt(II), (tetraaminochloro phthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), (tetra-t-butyl phthalocyaninnato) cobalt(II), or at least one selected from the groups comprising cobalt-methyl complex formed by allowing the cobalt compound to coexist with the alkyl halide, especially methyl halide.
22. A composition for the alkylation according to any one of claims 2 to 21, wherein a ratio between a molarity [Reducing Agent] of the reducing agent to reduce at least one metal selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium and a molarity [Metal] of the metal selected from arsenic, antimony and selenium, that is, a [Reducing Agent] / [Metal] is greater or equal to 1000.
23. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 22, wherein the ratio is greater or equal to 10000.
24. A composition for the alkylation according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein a ratio between a molarity [Co complex] of the cobalt complex and a molarity [Metal] of the metal selected from arsenic, antimony and selenium, that is, a [Co complex] / [Metal] is greater or equal to 100.
25. A composition for the alkylation according to claim 24, wherein the ratio is greater or equal to 1000.

26. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound, wherein a harmful
compound containing at least one element selected from the groups comprising
arsenic, antimony and selenium is detoxified by the alkylation of the harmful
compound, in the presence of the composition according to any one of claims 1
to 25.
27. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to claim 26, wherein the detoxification is attained by increasing the oxidation number of a valence of the one element.
28. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to claims 26 or 27, wherein at least one bond of the one element is alkylated.
29. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to any one of claims 26-28, wherein the element is arsenic.
30. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to any one of claims 26-29, wherein 50% of a lethal dose (LD50) of the compound detoxified by the alkylation is greater or equal to lOOOmg/kg.
31. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to any one
of claims 26-30, wherein 50% of an inhibition of cell growth concentration (IC50)
of the compound detoxified by the alkylation is greater or equal to 1000 |xM.
32. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to any one of claims 26-31, wherein the harmful compound is selected from the groups comprising arsenic trioxide, arsenic pentoxide, arsenic trichloride, arsenic pentachloride, arsenic sulfide compound, cyano arsenic compound, chloro arsenic compound, and the other arsenic inorganic salt.
33. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to any one of claims 26-32, wherein the alkylation is a methylation.
34. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to claim 33, wherein the harmful compound is converted to a dimethyl compound, or trimethyl compound by the methylation.
35. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to claim 34, wherein the dimethyl compound is dimethyl arsonyl ethanol (DMAE), dimethyl arsonyl acetate (DMAA), dimethylarsinic acid, or arseno sugar.
36. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to claim 34,

wherein the trimethyl compound is arsenochoiine, arsenobetaine, trimethyl arseno sugar or trimethyl arsine oxide.
37. A method for detoxifying an organic halide, wherein an organic halide
selected from the groups comprising a pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB,
DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and chloroform is detoxified by the
dehalogenation of the organic halide in the presence of the composition
according to any one of claims 1 to 25.
38. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to any one of
claims 25-36, wherein the organic halide selected from the groups comprising a
pesticide, a fire retardant, dioxin, PCB, DDT, trihalomethane, trichloroethyl and
chloroform is detoxified by the dehalogenation of the organic halide in the
presence of the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 21, and then in
the presence of cobalt complex obtained by the reaction, the harmful compound
containing at least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic,
antimony and selenium is detoxified by the alkylation of the harmful compound.
39. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to any one of
claims 25-36, wherein the method further comprises the step of exposing to the
light in the presence of the reducing agent to reduce the cobalt complex.
40. A method for detoxifying the harmful compound according to claim 39,
wherein the reducing agent is at least one selected from the groups comprising
titanium oxide and ruthenium complex.


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Patent Number 271102
Indian Patent Application Number 191/CHENP/2009
PG Journal Number 06/2016
Publication Date 05-Feb-2016
Grant Date 02-Feb-2016
Date of Filing 12-Jan-2009
Name of Patentee NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY LTD.
Applicant Address 5-27, MITA 3-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 1086321
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 NAKAMURA, KOICHIRO C/O NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY LTD. 5-27, MITA 3-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 1086321
2 HISHINUMA, AKIHIRO C/O NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY LTD. 5-27, MITA 3-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 1086321
3 KAMIYA, SHINJI C/O NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY LTD. 5-27, MITA 3-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 1086321
PCT International Classification Number C07C391/00
PCT International Application Number PCT/JP2007/000797
PCT International Filing date 2007-07-26
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 PCT/JP2007/050368 2007-01-05 Japan
2 2006-203686 2006-07-26 Japan