PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS - METHODS FOR TESTING AND ANALYSIS

In recognition of the scarce availability of information on European pharmacopoeia testing methods, this text explains the purpose, chemistry involved, and analytical tests behind these older, yet standard tests. The tests detailed are often cheaperand simpler than newer tests but equally reliable. The book covers tests for the identification of ions, functional groups tests, and limit tests. It explains the procedural steps for each test augmented with illustrations, formulas, reaction information, and a listing of strengths and weaknesses in terms of specificity, ruggedness, and potential procedural pitfalls.