Pankaj Saha

Pankaj Saha

Assay of Metronidazole

Aim To determine the percentage purity of a given sample of Metronidazole tablet. Principle A substance with very weak acid or basic property does not give a sharp endpoint in an aqueous solution can be titrated with non-aqueous solvents. Non-aqueous…

Synthesis of Hexamine

Aim To prepare and submit hexamine from formaldehyde and calculate its Percentage Yield. Principle Hexamine is a heterocyclic organic compound (CH2)6N4. It has a symmetrical tetrahedral cage-like structure. It is prepared by a condensationreaction between formaldehyde and ammonia. Reaction Requirements…

Synthesis of Tolbutamide

Aim To prepare and submit tolbutamide from p-toluene sulfonamide and calculate its percentage yield. Principle The synthesis of tolbutamide involves the addition reaction of p-toluene sulfonamide and butyl isocyanate in the presence of triethylamine andtetrahydrofuran. Reaction Requirements p-Toluene Sulfonamide –…

Synthesis of Chlorbutanol

Aim To Prepare and submit chlorobutanol from acetone and calculate the Percentage Yield. Principle Chlorbutanol is also known as Chloroketone. It is a trichloro derivative of tertiary butyl alcohol. It is prepared by combination with acetone andchloroform in the presence…

Synthesis of Sulphanilamide

Aim To synthesis and submit sulphanilamide from p-acetamido benzene sulphanilamide and calculate its percentage yield. Principle Sulphanilamide can be prepared by the reaction of P-acetamido benzene sulphanilamide with Hydrochloric acid or ammonium carbonate. The acetamido groups are easily undergoing acid…