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D. To 1 mL of a 10 g/L solution of the substance to be examined
in a test-tube, add 5 mL of a 20 g/L solution of sodium
periodate R. Heat on a water-bath and collect the vapour
on glass wool moistened with water R and inserted in the
opening of the test tube. After heating for 5 min, transfer
the glass wool to a test-tube containing 1 mL of a 15 g/L
solution of chromotropic acid, sodium salt R and 3 mL of
sulfuric acid R. Heat on a water-bath for 10 min. A violet-red
colour is produced.
TESTS
Solution S. Dissolve 2.5 g in distilled water R and dilute to
50 mL with the same solvent.
Appearance of solution. Solution S is clear (2.2.1) and not
more intensely coloured than reference solution BY6 (2.2.2,
Method II).
Specific optical rotation (2.2.7). Dissolve 2.50 g in dilute
hydrochloric acid R and dilute to 25.0 mL with the same acid.
The specific optical rotation is + 14.0 to + 16.0, calculated with
reference to the dried substance.
Ninhydrin-positive substances. Examine by thin-layer
chromatography (2.2.27), using a TLC silica gel plate R.
Test solution (a). Dissolve 0.10 g of the substance to be
examined in 0.1 M hydrochloric acid and dilute to 10 mL with
the same acid.
Test solution (b). Dilute 1 mL of test solution (a) to 50 mL with
water R.
Reference solution (a). Dissolve 10 mg of serine CRS in 0.1 M
hydrochloric acid and dilute to 50 mL with the same acid.
Reference solution (b). Dilute 5 mL of test solution (b) to 20 mL
with water R.
Reference solution (c). Dissolve 10 mg of methionine CRS and
10 mg of serine CRS in 0.1 M hydrochloric acid and dilute to
25 mL with the same acid.
Apply to the plate 5 μL of each solution. Develop over a path of
15 cm using a mixture of 20 volumes of glacial acetic acid R,
20 volumes of water R and 60 volumes of butanol R. Allow the
plate to dry in air, spray with ninhydrin solution R and heat at
100 °C to 105 °C for 15 min. Any spot in the chromatogram
obtained with test solution (a), apart from the principal spot, is
not more intense than the spot in the chromatogram obtained
with reference solution (b) (0.5 per cent). The test is not valid
unless the chromatogram obtained with reference solution (c)
shows two clearly separated spots.
Chlorides (2.4.4). Dilute 5 mL of solution S to 15 mL with
water R. The solution complies with the limit test for chlorides
(200 ppm).
Sulfates (2.4.13). Dilute 10 mL of solution S to 15 mL with
distilled water R. The solution complies with the limit test for
sulfates (300 ppm).
Ammonium (2.4.1). 50 mg complies with limit test B for
ammonium (200 ppm). Prepare the standard using 0.1 mL of
ammonium standard solution (100 ppm NH4) R.
Iron (2.4.9). In a separating funnel, dissolve 1.0 g in 10 mL of
dilute hydrochloric acid R. Shake with three quantities, each of
10 mL, of methyl isobutyl ketone R1, shaking for 3 min each
time. To the combined organic layers add 10 mL of water R
and shake for 3 min. The aqueous layer complies with the limit
test for iron (10 ppm).
Heavy metals (2.4.8). Dissolve 2.0 g in water R and dilute to
20 mL with the same solvent. 12 mL of the solution complies
with limit test A for heavy metals (10 ppm). Prepare the standard
using lead standard solution (1 ppm Pb) R.
Loss on drying (2.2.32). Not more than 0.5 per cent, determined
on 1.000 g by drying in an oven at 105 °C.
Sulfated ash (2.4.14). Not more than 0.1 per cent, determined
on 1.0 g.
ASSAY
Dissolve 0.100 g in 3 mL of anhydrous formic acid R. Add 30 mL
of anhydrous acetic acid R. Using 0.1 mL of naphtholbenzein
solution R as indicator, titrate with 0.1 M perchloric acid until
the colour changes from brownish-yellow to green.
1 mL of 0.1 M perchloric acid is equivalent to 10.51 mg of
C3H7NO3.
STORAGE
Store protected from light.
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SERTACONAZOLE NITRATE
Sertaconazoli nitras
C20H16Cl3N3O4S Mr 500.8
[99592-39-9]
DEFINITION
(RS)-1-[2-[(7-Chloro-1-benzothiophen-3-yl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-
dichlorophenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole nitrate.
Content : 98.5 per cent to 101.0 per cent (anhydrous substance).
CHARACTERS
Appearance : white or almost white powder.
Solubility : practically insoluble in water, soluble in methanol,
sparingly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in methylene
chloride.
IDENTIFICATION
First identification: A, C.
Second identification: A, B, D, E.
A. Melting point (2.2.14) : 156 °C to 161 °C.
B. Ultraviolet and visible absorption spectrophotometry
(2.2.25).
Test solution. Dissolve 0.1 g in methanol R and dilute to
100 mL with the same solvent. Dilute 10 mL of this solution
to 100 mL with methanol R.
Spectral range : 240-320 nm.
Absorption maxima : at 260 nm, 293 nm and 302 nm.
Absorbance ratio : A302/A293 = 1.16 to 1.28.
C. Infrared absorption spectrophotometry (2.2.24).
Preparation : dry the substances at 100-105 °C for 2 h and
examine as discs of potassium bromide R.
Comparison : sertaconazole nitrate CRS.
D. Thin-layer chromatography (2.2.27).
Solvent mixture : concentrated ammonia R, methanol R
(10:90 V/V).
Test solution. Dissolve 40 mg of the substance to be
examined in the solvent mixture and dilute to 10 mL with the
solvent mixture.
Reference solution (a). Dissolve 40 mg of sertaconazole
nitrate CRS in the solvent mixture and dilute to 10 mL with
the solvent mixture.
Reference solution (b). Dissolve 20 mg of miconazole
nitrate CRS in reference solution (a) and dilute to 5 mL with
reference solution (a).
Plate : TLC silica gel G plate R.
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Mobile phase : concentrated ammonia R, toluene R,
dioxan R (1:40:60 V/V/V).
Application : 5 μL.
Development : over a path of 15 cm.
Drying : in a current of air for 15 min.
Detection : expose to iodine vapour for 30 min.
System suitability : reference solution (b) :
— the chromatogram shows 2 clearly separated spots.
Results : the principal spot in the chromatogram obtained
with the test solution is similar in position, colour and size
to the principal spot in the chromatogram obtained with
reference solution (a).
E. About 1 mg gives the reaction of nitrates (2.3.1).
TESTS
Appearance of solution. The solution is clear (2.2.1) and not
more intensely coloured than reference solution Y5 (2.2.2,
Method II).
Dissolve 0.1 g in ethanol (96 per cent) R and dilute to 10 mL
with the same solvent.
Related substances. Liquid chromatography (2.2.29).
Test solution. Dissolve 10.0 mg of the substance to be examined
in the mobile phase and dilute to 10.0 mL with the mobile phase.
Reference solution (a). Dilute 5.0 mL of the test solution to
100.0 mL with the mobile phase. Dilute 1.0 mL of this solution
to 20.0 mL with the mobile phase.
Reference solution (b). Dissolve 5.0 mg of sertaconazole
nitrate CRS and 5.0 mg of miconazole nitrate CRS in the
mobile phase and dilute to 20.0 mL with the mobile phase.
Dilute 1.0 mL of this solution to 50.0 mL with the mobile phase.
Column :
— size : l = 0.25 m, Ø = 4.0 mm;
— stationary phase : nitrile silica gel for chromatography R1
(10 μm).
Mobile phase : acetonitrile R1, 1.5 g/L solution of sodium
dihydrogen phosphate R (37:63 V/V).
Flow rate : 1.6 mL/min.
Detection : spectrophotometer at 220 nm.
Injection : 20 μL.
Run time : 1.3 times the retention time of sertaconazole.
Retention time : nitrate ion = about 1 min ; miconazole = about
17 min; sertaconazole = about 19 min.
System suitability : reference solution (b) :
— resolution : minimum 2.0 between the peaks due to
miconazole and sertaconazole.
Limits :
— impurities A, B, C : for each impurity, not more than the area
of the principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with
reference solution (a) (0.25 per cent) ;
— total : not more than twice the area of the principal peak
in the chromatogram obtained with reference solution (a)
(0.5 per cent) ;
— disregard limit : 0.2 times the area of the principal peak
in the chromatogram obtained with reference solution (a)
(0.05 per cent ) ; disregard the peak due to the nitrate ion.
Water (2.5.12) : maximum 1.0 per cent, determined on 0.50 g.
Sulfated ash (2.4.14) : maximum 0.1 per cent, determined on
1.0 g.
ASSAY
Dissolve 0.400 g in 50 mL of a mixture of equal volumes
of anhydrous acetic acid R and methyl ethyl ketone R.
Titrate with 0.1 M perchloric acid, determining the end-point
potentiometrically (2.2.20). Carry out a blank titration.
1 mL of 0.1 M perchloric acid is equivalent to 50.08 mg
of C20H16Cl3N3O4S.
STORAGE
Protected from light.
IMPURITIES
Specified impurities : A, B, C.
A. (1RS)-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol,
B. R = Br : 3-(bromomethyl)-7-chloro-1-benzothiophen,
C. R = OH: (7-chloro-1-benzothiophen-3-yl)methanol.
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SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Sertralini hydrochloridum
C17H18Cl3N Mr 342.7
[79559-97-0]
DEFINITION
(1S,4S)-4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-N-methyl-1,2,3,4-
tetrahydronaphthalen-1-amine hydrochloride.
Content : 97.5 per cent to 102.0 per cent (anhydrous substance).
CHARACTERS
Appearance : white or almost white, crystalline powder.
Solubility : slightly soluble in water, sparingly soluble or slightly
soluble in anhydrous ethanol, slightly soluble in acetone and
in 2-propanol.
It shows polymorphism (5.9).
IDENTIFICATION
Carry out either tests A, B, C or tests B, C, D.
A. Specific optical rotation (2.2.7) : + 38.8 to + 43.0 (anhydrous
substance), measured at 25 °C.
Solvent mixture. Dilute 1 volume of a 103 g/L solution of
hydrochloric acid R to 20 volumes with methanol R.
Dissolve 0.250 g in the solvent mixture and dilute to 25.0 mL
with the solvent mixture.
B. Infrared absorption spectrophotometry (2.2.24).
Comparison : sertraline hydrochloride CRS.
If the spectra obtained in the solid state show differences,
record new spectra using 10 g/L solutions in methylene
chloride R.
C. Dissolve 10 mg in 5 mL of anhydrous ethanol R and add
5 mL of water R. The solution gives reaction (a) of chlorides
(2.3.1).
D. Enantiomeric purity (see Tests).
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TESTS
Solution S. Dissolve 2.5 g in distilled water R and dilute to 50
Appearance of solution. Solution S is clear (2.2.1) and not more
Specific optical rotation (2.2.7). Dissolve 2.50 g in dilute hyd
Ninhydrin-positive substances. Examine by thin-layer chromatogra
Chlorides (2.4.4). Dilute 5 mL of solution S to 15 mL with water
Sulfates (2.4.13). Dilute 10 mL of solution S to 15 mL with dist
Ammonium (2.4.1). 50 mg complies with limit test B for ammonium
Iron (2.4.9). In a separating funnel, dissolve 1.0 g in 10 mL of
Heavy metals (2.4.8). Dissolve 2.0 g in water R and dilute to 20
Loss on drying (2.2.32). Not more than 0.5 per cent, determined
Sulfated ash (2.4.14). Not more than 0.1 per cent, determined on
ASSAY
STORAGE
Sertaconazole nitrate
Sertaconazoli nitras
DEFINITION
CHARACTERS
IDENTIFICATION
TESTS
Appearance of solution. The solution is clear (2.2.1) and not mo
Related substances. Liquid chromatography (2.2.29).
Water (2.5.12): maximum 1.0 per cent, determined on 0.50 g.
Sulfated ash (2.4.14): maximum 0.1 per cent, determined on 1.0 g
ASSAY
STORAGE
IMPURITIES
Sertraline hydrochloride
Sertralini hydrochloridum
DEFINITION
CHARACTERS
IDENTIFICATION