Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Chapter 1
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Which of the following are included in the scope of pharmaceutical chemistry?

  • Drug design and synthesis (correct)
  • Absorption (correct)
  • Drug Discovery (correct)
  • Delivery (correct)
  • Metabolism (correct)

    • What is the main objective of pharmaceutical chemistry?

    To ensure the fitness for the purpose of medicinal products by analyzing and evaluating them as per the quality control standards.

    A systematic error is a consistent fault during an analysis.

    True

    Which type of error is considered the most serious and is difficult to correct?

    <p>Methodological error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

    <p>Accuracy refers to the closeness of a measured value to the true or accepted value. Precision, on the other hand, describes the reproducibility or consistency of repeated measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are significant figures?

    <p>Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are NOT considered significant figures?

    <p>Leading zeros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of impurities in pharmaceuticals?

    <p>Raw materials employed in the manufacturing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential sources of impurities during the pharmaceutical manufacturing process?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of impurities in pharmaceutical substances?

    <p>Impurities can have a range of negative effects, such as toxicity, technical difficulties in formulation, reduced shelf-life, incompatibility with other substances, and altered physical and chemical properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of limit tests?

    <p>Limit tests are quantitative methods for identifying and controlling small quantities of impurities in pharmaceutical substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main purposes of limit tests?

    <p>Limit tests are used to determine the quantity of harmful impurities and to identify and control the amount of avoidable impurities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the principle behind the arsenic limit test.

    <p>The arsenic limit test involves converting arsenic to arsine gas (AsH3) through reduction with zinc and hydrochloric acid. The arsine gas reacts with mercuric chloride paper, producing a yellow or brown stain whose intensity is proportional to the amount of arsenic present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the purpose of the chloride limit test.

    <p>The chloride limit test is designed to identify and quantify chloride ions present in a standard solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the principle behind the chloride limit test.

    <p>The chloride limit test relies on the reaction between silver nitrate and soluble chloride ions, forming insoluble silver chloride. The turbidity or cloudiness of the solution is directly proportional to the concentration of chloride ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind the sulphate limit test?

    <p>The sulphate limit test involves reacting barium chloride with soluble sulphate ions, producing a turbid barium sulphate precipitate. The turbidity is compared with a standard solution to assess the level of sulphate impurities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind the heavy metals limit test?

    <p>The heavy metals limit test involves reacting heavy metal ions with a saturated solution of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in an acidic medium, forming a reddish or black metal sulfide precipitate. The intensity of the color is compared with a standard solution containing lead nitrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of __________ in raw materials can contaminate the final product.

    <p>impurities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ errors are unpredictable and difficult to identify.

    <p>Non-systematic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The significant figures of a number represent its __________.

    <p>precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ tests are used to determine the quantity of harmful impurities and avoidable impurities.

    <p>Limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ test is used to convert arsenic to arsine gas.

    <p>arsenic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ test uses the reaction between silver nitrate and chloride ions to form insoluble silver chloride.

    <p>chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ test involves reacting barium chloride with soluble sulphate ions, producing a turbid barium sulphate precipitate.

    <p>sulphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ test utilizes the reaction of iron with thioglycolic acid in the presence of a buffer, producing a purple-colored mercaptoacetate complex.

    <p>iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ test involves reacting heavy metal ions with a saturated solution of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), forming a colored metal sulfide precipitate.

    <p>heavy metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmaceutical Chemistry Study Notes

    Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry

    • Topics & Page Numbers:
      • Pharmaceutical chemistry (Page 3)
      • Objective (Page 4)
      • Scope (Page 4)
      • Source and Types of Errors (Page 4)
      • Accuracy (Page 4)
      • Precision (Page 4)
      • Significance (Page 5)
      • Impurities in pharmaceuticals (Page 5)
      • Limit Tests (Chlorides, Sulphates, Iron, Heavy Metals, Arsenic) (Page 6)

    Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Chapter 1

    • Pharmaceutical Chemistry: The chemistry of drug design and synthesis of biologically active molecules. It includes drug discovery, metabolism, absorption, and delivery methods.

    • Careers: Pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, drug development & research facilities.

    • Objective: To ensure the fitness for purpose of medicinal products by analyzing and evaluating them according to quality control standards.

    • Objectives:

      • Enhances knowledge base for synthesis, isolation, and purification.
      • Enhances skill in handling chemicals & glassware.
      • Provides proper skills & qualities for job responsibilities.
      • Trains students about effects of chemicals.

    • Skills Required: Good writing/verbal skills, organic chemistry skills, ability to purify drugs/intermediates, spectroscopic techniques, teamwork/interpersonal skills, good communication skills.

    Errors in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

    • Error: Difference between a calculated/estimated and actual theoretical value.

    • Classification of Errors:

      • Systematic/Determinate: Constant or slightly changing errors.
        • Instrumental: Errors from faulty instruments or reagents.
        • Operational/Personal: Errors during experimental procedures.
        • Methodological: Serious errors often difficult to correct. Examples include errors due to co-precipitation of impurities.
      • Non-Systematic/Indeterminate (Random): Unpredictable errors.
        • Source: Bubbles in burettes, improper sample handling.
      • Gross: Avoidable mistakes (e.g., calculation errors, wrong sample sizes, mixing up reagents, transcription errors)

    Accuracy and Precision

    • Accuracy: Difference between calculated and actual values.

    • Precision: Reproducibility/Repeatability of measurements.

    • Repeatability: Variation in results in short-term experiments for the same conditions and repeated measurements, with the same instruments and personnel.

    • Reproducibility: Variation from applying the same tests over different time periods or using varying instruments and personnel.

    • Significant Figures: Digits indicating precision in a measurement.

      • Rules: Non-zero digits are significant; zeroes between non-zero digits are significant; leading zeros are not significant; trailing zeros after a decimal point are significant.

    Impurities in Pharmaceuticals

    • Impurities: Organic materials other than the main drug substance.

      • Occur during manufacturing processes.
      • Can affect the product's quality and safety.
      • Can arise from raw materials, reagents, and processes.

    • Raw Materials: Impurities in raw materials (e.g., calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride in rocksalt, sodium chloride) may transfer to the final product.

    • Manufacturing: Impurities from reagents or processes can contaminate the final product. (e.g. mixing of mercuric chloride with dilute ammonia.)

    • Environmental Contaminants: Aspects like humidity, exposure to adverse temperatures, and environmental gases (e.g., hydrogen sulfide, smoke).

    Limit Tests (Specific Examples)

    • Limit tests are quantitative tests to control small impurities in substances.

    • Arsenic Test (Page 7): The limit test for arsenic involves converting arsenic into arsine (AsH3), which reacts with mercuric chloride paper to produce a stain.

    • Chloride Test (Page 8): The limit test for chloride involves reacting soluble chloride with silver nitrate to produce insoluble silver chloride leading to turbid solution.

    • Sulphate Test (Page 9): The limit test for sulfate involves reacting sulfate with barium chloride to form insoluble barium sulfate.

    • Iron Test (Page 9): The limit test for iron involves reacting iron with thioglycollic acid to produce a purple-coloured solution.

    • Heavy Metals Test (Page 10): The limit test for heavy metals involves using a reaction with hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) to precipitate the heavy metal as a sulphide in the presence of acid.

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    Explore the fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in this introductory chapter. This quiz covers essential topics such as accuracy, precision, and the significance of impurities in pharmaceuticals. Test your understanding and preparation for further studies in this vital field of pharmacy.

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