Advanced Wet Chemistry & Non-Aqueous Titrations
Q: Why is non-aqueous titration used for weak organic bases, and why is glacial acetic acid paired with perchloric acid (HClO_4)?

Leveling Effect: Very weak basic drugs (e.g., diazepam, chlorpheniramine, ciprofloxacin) cannot be reliably titrated in water because water behaves as a stronger base than the analyte, causing poorly defined endpoints.Glacial Acetic Acid as Solvent: Glacial acetic...

How is testing conducted to detect Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) adulteration in raw materials like Glycerin, Sorbitol, and Propylene Glycol?

​Regulatory Driver: USP monographs, IP, and regulatory alerts require gas chromatography (GC-FID) limit tests for EG and DEG before release. ​Analytical Method: A capillary GC-FID method using a cyanopropylphenyl/dimethylpolysiloxane or polyethylene glycol phase...