Qualitative and quantitative analysis of metronidazole injection solutions by confocal microprobe Raman spectroscopy
doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2013.04.009
- Received Date: 2012-07-04
- Rev Recd Date: 2012-10-29
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Key words:
- Raman spectroscopy /
- metronidazole injection /
- qualitative analysis /
- quantitative analysis
Abstract: Objective To explore the application of Raman spectroscopy in metronidazole injection solution analysis. Methods The variation of metronidazole (MET) injections' Raman spectra was analyzed when the pH varied from 1 to 12, and the related substances (2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole) in MET injection were detected. Two quantitative analysis techniques, multivariate partial least squares (PLS) and principal component regression (PCR) were compared in MET sample quantification. The quantification results of commercial MET injection product were compared with pharmacopoeias suggested UV Spectrometry method. Results The pH differences were reflected in Raman spectra. Because of the low concentration of the related substance in Commercial MET injection (1 mg/L), the related substance could not be detected by Raman spectrum. Conclusion Both PLS and PCR could reach satisfactory prediction, and the concentrations found from Raman and UV spectrometry showed no significant differences according to t-test (α=0.05).
Citation: | YANG Ming-hua, SUN Xue-mei, CHEN Gui-liang, ZHANG Yu-min. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of metronidazole injection solutions by confocal microprobe Raman spectroscopy[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2013, 31(4): 273-276. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2013.04.009 |