Pharmaceutical Technology

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Which industry does not rely upon fine chemicals?

  • Agrochemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Automotive (correct)
  • Electronics

What is the active ingredient in a pharmaceutical drug called?

  • Multipurpose Plant
  • Fine Chemical
  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) (correct)
  • Biotechnological Process

How are fine chemicals produced?

  • In small quantities in batch chemical processes
  • In large quantities in specialized plants
  • In large quantities in biotechnological processes
  • In limited quantities in multipurpose plants (correct)

What is the purpose of combining fine chemicals with other substances?

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What is an example of fine chemical used in a pain relief tablet?

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Study Notes

Fine Chemicals Industry

  • The pharmaceutical industry relies on fine chemicals, but the food industry does not.
  • The active ingredient in a pharmaceutical drug is called the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).

Fine Chemicals Production

  • Fine chemicals are produced through chemical synthesis, fermentation, or extraction from natural sources.

Fine Chemicals Applications

  • Fine chemicals are combined with other substances to create formulations, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and cosmetics.
  • The purpose of combining fine chemicals with other substances is to create a final product with specific properties.

Examples of Fine Chemicals

  • Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is an example of a fine chemical used in a pain relief tablet, such as Aspirin.

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