Abstract

Acidifying Agents, Featured Excipient:

Author(s): Allen Loyd V Jr

Issue: Jul/Aug 1999 - Compounding Parenteral Products

Page(s): 309-310

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Abstract

The pH is important in drug product fomulation. In this discussion, the author briefly describes the following commonly used agents: Acetic Acid NF; Acetic Acid, Glacial, USP; Citric Acid USP; Fumaric Acid NF; Hydrochloric Acid NF; Lactic Acid USP; Malic Acid NF; Nitric Acid NF; Phosphoric Acid NF; Phosphoric Acid, Diluted, NF; Propionic Acid NF; Sodium Phosphate Monobasic USP; Sulfuric Acid NF and Tartaric Acid NF. A table provides a listing of acidifying agents and their physicochemical characteristics.

Related Keywords

  • acetic acid
  • acidifying agents
  • alkalizing agents
  • citric acid
  • drug activity
  • drug solubility
  • drug stability
  • fumarin acid
  • hydrochloric acid
  • lactic acid
  • malic acid
  • nitric acid
  • pH
  • phosphoric acid
  • propionic acid
  • sodium phosphate monobasic
  • sulfuric acid
  • tartaric acid

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