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What is the primary purpose of extraction in drug development?
What is the primary purpose of extraction in drug development?
Which of the following is NOT a type of extraction method?
Which of the following is NOT a type of extraction method?
What is the advantage of microwave-assisted extraction over traditional solvent extraction methods?
What is the advantage of microwave-assisted extraction over traditional solvent extraction methods?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect extraction efficiency?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect extraction efficiency?
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What is the primary advantage of supercritical fluid extraction?
What is the primary advantage of supercritical fluid extraction?
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Which of the following is an application of extraction methods in drug development?
Which of the following is an application of extraction methods in drug development?
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What is the purpose of chromatography in extraction?
What is the purpose of chromatography in extraction?
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Which of the following enzymes is commonly used in enzyme-assisted extraction?
Which of the following enzymes is commonly used in enzyme-assisted extraction?
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What is the purpose of solvent extraction?
What is the purpose of solvent extraction?
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Which of the following is a technique used in mechanical extraction?
Which of the following is a technique used in mechanical extraction?
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Study Notes
Overview of Extraction Methods
Extraction is a crucial step in the process of isolating and purifying drugs from natural sources or synthesizing them in a laboratory.
Types of Extraction Methods
1. Solvent Extraction
- Involves using a solvent to dissolve and extract the desired compound from a mixture
- Common solvents: water, ethanol, acetone, hexane, and dichloromethane
- Techniques: maceration, percolation, and Soxhlet extraction
2. Mechanical Extraction
- Involves physically separating the desired compound from a mixture using mechanical forces
- Techniques: pressing, crushing, and grinding
3. Enzyme-Assisted Extraction
- Involves using enzymes to break down complex molecules and release the desired compound
- Common enzymes: cellulase, protease, and amylase
4. Microwave-Assisted Extraction
- Involves using microwave energy to heat and extract the desired compound from a mixture
- Faster and more efficient than traditional solvent extraction methods
5. Supercritical Fluid Extraction
- Involves using high-pressure CO2 or other gases to extract the desired compound from a mixture
- Gentle and selective extraction method
6. Chromatography
- Involves separating the desired compound from a mixture based on differences in affinity for a stationary phase
- Techniques: HPLC, GC, and TLC
Factors Affecting Extraction Efficiency
- Solvent polarity and strength
- Temperature and pressure
- pH and ionic strength
- Particle size and surface area
- Contact time and agitation
Applications of Extraction Methods
- Isolation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from natural sources
- Purification of synthetic drugs
- Analysis of drug impurities and contaminants
- Development of novel drug delivery systems
Overview of Extraction Methods
- Extraction is a crucial step in isolating and purifying drugs from natural sources or synthesizing them in a laboratory.
Types of Extraction Methods
Solvent Extraction
- Uses a solvent to dissolve and extract the desired compound from a mixture.
- Common solvents include water, ethanol, acetone, hexane, and dichloromethane.
- Techniques include maceration, percolation, and Soxhlet extraction.
Mechanical Extraction
- Physically separates the desired compound from a mixture using mechanical forces.
- Techniques include pressing, crushing, and grinding.
Enzyme-Assisted Extraction
- Uses enzymes to break down complex molecules and release the desired compound.
- Common enzymes include cellulase, protease, and amylase.
Microwave-Assisted Extraction
- Uses microwave energy to heat and extract the desired compound from a mixture.
- Faster and more efficient than traditional solvent extraction methods.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction
- Uses high-pressure CO2 or other gases to extract the desired compound from a mixture.
- Gentle and selective extraction method.
Chromatography
- Separates the desired compound from a mixture based on differences in affinity for a stationary phase.
- Techniques include HPLC, GC, and TLC.
Factors Affecting Extraction Efficiency
- Solvent polarity and strength affect extraction efficiency.
- Temperature and pressure influence extraction efficiency.
- pH and ionic strength impact extraction efficiency.
- Particle size and surface area affect extraction efficiency.
- Contact time and agitation influence extraction efficiency.
Applications of Extraction Methods
- Isolates active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from natural sources.
- Purifies synthetic drugs.
- Analyzes drug impurities and contaminants.
- Develops novel drug delivery systems.
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Description
Learn about the different methods of extraction used in pharmacology, including solvent extraction and mechanical extraction, to isolate and purify drugs.
