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Course Name Advanced Spectral Analysis
Course Code MPC201T
Program M. Pharm. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Semester 2
Credits 3
Campus Kochi

Syllabus

Unit 1
UNIT I- UV and IR spectroscopy 8 Hours

Wood ward – Fieser rule for 1,3- butadienes, cyclic dienes and α, β-carbonyl compounds and interpretation compounds of enones. (3 hrs)

FTIR, Interpretation of organic compounds. (5hrs)

Unit 2
UNIT II-NMR spectroscopy 10 Hours
  • and 2-D NMR, NOESY, and COSY, HECTOR, INADEQUATE techniques,

Interpretation of organic compounds.

Unit 3
UNIT III-Mass Spectroscopy 8 Hours

Mass fragmentation and its rules: Fragmentation of important functional groups like alcohols, amines, carbonyl groups and alkanes, Meta stable ions, Mc Lafferty rearrangement, Ring rule, Isotopic peaks, Interpretation of organic compounds.

Unit 4
UNIT IV-Raman Spectroscopy 2 Hours

Introduction, Principle, Instrumentation, and Applications.

UNIT V- Structural Characterization of Natural Compounds 5 Hours Structural characterization of natural compounds using IR,1HNMR, 13CNMR, and MS Spectroscopy of specific drugs e.g., Penicillin, Morphine, Camphor, Vit-D, Quercetin, and Digitalis glycosides

Unit 5
UNIT VI-Chromatography 12 Hours

Principle, Instrumentation, and Applications of the following:

  1. GC-MS (2hrs)
  2. GC-AAS (1 hr)
  3. LC-MS ( 2hrs)
  4. LC-FTIR ( 1hr)
  5. LC-NMR ( 1 hr)
  6. CEMS (1 hr)
  7. Supercritical fluid chromatography (1 hr)
  8. I-EC (Ion-Exclusion Chromatography) (1hr)
  9. Flash chromatography (2 hrs)

Scope

The Advanced Spectral Analysis course offers students a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of utilizing sophisticated spectral techniques for pharmaceutical analysis. Students will develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes throughout the course to excel in this field.

Students will learn how to interpret complex spectra obtained from analytical instruments, enabling them to identify characteristic peaks, functional groups, and molecular structures accurately. The course will cover various applications, including drug analysis, purity determination, and quantification of active pharmaceutical ingredients and impurities, equipping students to address critical challenges in pharmaceutical analysis.

Students will develop proficiency in data processing and analysis, enabling them to extract meaningful information from spectral data sets. The course will instil an attitude of continuous learning, motivating students to stay updated with advancements in spectral analysis techniques and apply them effectively in their future careers. Graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to cutting-edge research, drug development, and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating a commitment to driving advancements in pharmaceutical science for the betterment of society.

In conclusion, the scope of the Advanced Spectral Analysis course goes beyond equipping students with technical knowledge and skills. It instills a passion for continuous learning and a dedication to advancing pharmaceutical science.

Objectives and Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students shall be able to;

KNOWLEDGE

K1. Recognize the significance of spectral analysis techniques in structural elucidation of organic compounds.

K2. Explain the underlying theory and principles of various spectral methods such as NMR, IR, UV-Vis, and Mass Spectrometry.

K3. Identify the significance of multi-technique approaches in chemical and natural product analysis.

K4. Interpret the different peaks and patterns in spectral data.

K5. Analyze the role of hyphenation in separating and analyzing complex mixtures

K6. Assess the reliability and validity of spectral data in scientific research.

SKILL

S1:Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs and pharmaceuticals using suitable analytical techniques

S2:Acquire theoretical and practical skills of hyphenated analytical techniques and their applications

S3:Integrate Analytical data into chemistry knowledge

S4: Acquire knowledge for processing and interpretation of data obtained through experimentation and report the results as per regulatory requirements

S5: Apply instrumental techniques in a diverse range of areas

S6: Interpret the spectral data to identify organic compounds

ATTITUDE

A1. Appreciate the importance and relevance of spectral analysis in scientific research

A2. Integrate the values of accuracy, precision, and ethical data interpretation

A3. Demonstrate a consistent, professional attitude in conducting and reporting spectral analyses.

A4. Develop a personal commitment to continuous learning and advancement in the field of spectral analysis.

A5: Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with peers and professionals.

A6: Show a sense of responsibility and commitment to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical science

Assignment

Assignments:

  1. Develop an analytical procedure for tissue analysis using Rapid Evaporative Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (REIMS)
  2. Examples and applications of tandem MS instruments
  3. Structural Elucidation of Organic compounds by IR, NMR, MS, COSEY & NOESEY
  4. Examples and applications of hyphenated instruments
  5. Write down the MS fragmentation pattern of selected drugs
Reference Books:
  1. Robert M Silverstein, Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, 6th
  2. edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2004
  3. Becket H. & Stenlake J.B. Practical Pharmaceutical Chemistry Vol. I and II, 4th

edn, The Athlon Press of the University of London. 1998.

  1. Doglas A Skoog, F. James Holler, Timothy Nieman, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 5th edition, Eastern press, Bangalore, 1998.
  2. Hobart Willard, Lynne L. Merritt, Jr., and John A. Dean, Instrumental methods of analysis, 7th edition, CBS publishers, 1986.
  3. William Kemp, Organic Spectroscopy, 3rd edition, PAlGRAVE,
  4. P D Sethi, Sethi’s HPTLC High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography- Quantitative Analysis of Pharmaceutical Formulations, volume 3, CBS Publishers,
  1. D Sethi, Sethi’s HPLC High-Performance Liquid Chromatography: Quantitative Analysis of Pharmaceutical Formulations, Volume 8. India: CBS Publishers & Distributors. 2015
  2. James W. Munson, Quantitative Analysis of Pharmaceutical Formulations Pharmaceutical Analysis- Modern methods, Volume 11, Marcel Dekker Series, 2001
Journals:
  1. Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis (Elsevier) https://www.com/journal/journal-of-pharmaceutical-analysis
  2. Current Pharmaceutical Analysis (Bentham Science) https://benthamscience.com/public/journals/current-pharmaceutical-analysis
  3. Journal of Chromatography A – Elsevier https://www.com/journal/journal-of-chromatography-a
  4. Journal of Chromatography B – Elsevier https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-chromatography-b

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