About Book
The Text Book of Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry provides a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental principles of pharmaceutical analysis and inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry. It is designed to help pharmacy students understand analytical techniques used for the identification, estimation, and quality control of pharmaceutical substances. The book begins with an introduction to pharmaceutical analysis, including different analytical techniques and methods of expressing solution strength. It explains primary and secondary standards with suitable pharmaceutical examples. Important concepts related to analytical errors, accuracy, precision, and significant figures are discussed systematically. The book also provides detailed knowledge about impurities and their regulatory significance in pharmaceutical substances. Various sources and types of impurities encountered during pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage are described. Special emphasis is given to limit tests for chloride, sulphate, iron, arsenic, lead, and heavy metals. Fundamental concepts of acids, bases, buffers, and the pharmaceutical significance of pH are presented clearly. Buffer equations, pH calculations, isotonicity, and their applications in intravenous and ophthalmic preparations are also included. The physiological importance of major extracellular and intracellular electrolytes is explained in detail. Important pharmaceutical electrolytes such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and oral rehydration salts are discussed. The book covers the principles and applications of acid-base titrations along with indicator theories and neutralization curves. Preparation and standardization of important titrants are explained with suitable analytical applications. Non-aqueous titrations are presented to help students understand the estimation of weakly acidic and basic pharmaceutical substances. Precipitation titrations, including Mohr’s, Volhard’s, modified Volhard’s, and Fajans methods, are described systematically. The principles and pharmaceutical applications of gravimetric analysis are also incorporated. Complexometric titrations using EDTA, metal ion indicators, masking, and demasking techniques are explained in an easy-to-understand manner. Redox titrations such as permanganometry, cerimetry, iodimetry, iodometry, and potassium iodate titrations are discussed with their analytical significance. The book provides comprehensive information on gastrointestinal agents, including acidifiers, antacids, laxatives, and related pharmaceutical compounds. Important antimicrobial inorganic agents and their mechanisms, properties, preparation, storage, and applications are also covered. A dedicated section introduces radioactivity and the pharmaceutical applications of important radioisotopes. Safe handling, storage, disposal, and regulatory considerations associated with radiopharmaceuticals are appropriately emphasized. The book further discusses important miscellaneous pharmaceutical compounds such as expectorants, emetics, haematinics, antidotes, and astringents. Chemical structures, molecular weights, physicochemical properties, preparations, uses, storage conditions, and marketed formulations of selected compounds are presented wherever applicable. Overall, this textbook serves as a valuable academic resource for developing strong theoretical and practical knowledge of pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry, quantitative analysis, quality control, and the safe use of inorganic pharmaceutical substances.
About Author
Mr. Laxman Prajapati is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Jaipur School of Pharmacy, Maharaj Vinayak University, Jaipur. He has also gained one year of teaching experience at Sri Balaji College of Pharmacy. He is pursuing his Ph.D. from Amity University, Jaipur, and holds an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy, Jaipur, along with a B.Pharm from Swami Keshvanand Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur. His research interests include synthetic medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, biosynthesis, and process validation. He has worked on projects involving recombinant DNA technology and RP-HPLC method development and validation for Sorafenib. He has also contributed to the academic and research community through several published research and review papers.
Prof. Jadhav Kanchan Balkrushna is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. She holds a Master of Pharmacy degree with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and has over 12 years of dedicated teaching and academic experience. Currently, she is serving as an Associate Professor at Shantiniketan College of Pharmacy, Dhotre Bk., Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India. She also serves as the College Examination In-charge. Prof. Jadhav Kanchan has made notable contributions to pharmaceutical research and education. Her academic credentials include granted patents, 7 research articles, and 6 review articles published in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals. She has actively participated in various national and international conferences, seminars, workshops and has presented several research papers and posters, contributing to the exchange of scientific knowledge.With a deep commitment to teaching, research, and innovation, Ms. Jadhav emphasizes academic excellence and student-centric learning. She continues to inspire students and young researchers through her mentorship and research contributions, striving to advance the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Ms. Rajadevi Ravi is an Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the School of Pharmacy, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Chennai. She has over 4 years of teaching and academic experience and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Annamalai University,She has contributed to research and review publications in pharmaceutical sciences and actively participates in academic workshops and professional development programmes.
Racha Umadevi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryala,(V) Keesara(M), Hyderabad, Telangana. She has over 14.5 years of teaching and academic experience in pharmaceutical sciences. She holds an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai. Her research interests include medicinal chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, she has published more than ten research and review articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals and has contributed to pharmaceutical textbooks and practical books. She is actively involved in teaching, research, student mentoring, academic administration and institutional quality initiatives. she has guided more than 6 PG students, more than 30 UG Students and She has participated in several conferences, seminars, workshops and faculty development programmes and is associated with professional organizations including APTI and IPA. Her academic interests are focused on strengthening pharmaceutical education and promoting research-oriented learning among pharmacy students.
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Dr. Jyoti Tomar is working as Associate Professor in Department of Chemistry, School of Science, ITM (SLS) Baroda University, Vadodara. She obtained her MSc. with specialization of Physical chemistry from School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Vikram University, Ujjain (MP). She has awarded Ph.D in Development of supermolecules /receptors templated on Nano composite membranes in 2007. She has completed MPSCT Sponsored research project in Madhya Pradesh from 2012-2015, seed money, SSIP as well as on Industry –Academia connect consultancy projects in Gujarat. Dr. Tomar is Ph.D Guide. She has published 30+ research papers, authored book, book chapters and 4 patents to her credit. She has delivered 50+ Invited talks,Expert lectures and oral presentation in several International and National conferences. She is regular reviewer and members of editorial board of several journals of International and National repute. Her research interests lies in the areas of development of Development of supermolecules and nanocomposite templated microfiltration and nanofiltration membrane for Desalination, industrial waste water treatment and in separation/recovery of biological important metal ions and toxicology of metals. She has worked as HOD and she has eighteen years of teaching experience of Postgraduate and Undergraduate levels of students. She has experience of teaching Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physical Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Inorganic, Biochemistry and Bioinorganic chemistry, Cosmetics, spectroscopy and instrumental method of analysis to various PG and UG students. Students also completed their project work dissertation under her guidance. She has witnessed accreditation of NAAC, UGC, AICTE and PCI etc. as active member. She is also working as Coordinator of Placement, IQAC, BOS member. She is a life member of Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT)and ACS, Vigyan Gujari Vibha Gujarat. She has organized various national and international Conferences, workshops, and various awareness programs for students.
