Products Trometamol is found as an excipient in drugs, for example, in liquid and semisolid dosage forms. It should not be confused with triethanolamine (trolamine). Structure and properties Trometamol (C4H11NO3, Mr = 121.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and is readily soluble in water. It contains both hydroxyl groups … Trometamol
Products Locust bean gum is available as a pure substance in specialized stores. It is included in numerous process products. Structure and properties Carob bean gum is the ground and purified endosperm of the seeds from the fruits of the carob tree, a legume that grows in the Mediterranean region. It is a galactomannan, i.e. … Locust Bean Gum
Products Butylated hydroxyanisole is found in numerous drugs as an excipient, for example in semisolid and liquid dosage forms, as well as in tablets and soft capsules. Structure and properties Butylated hydroxyanisole (C11H16O2, Mr = 180.3 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish or faintly pinkish crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It … Butylhydroxyanisole
Products Butylated hydroxytoluene is found in pharmaceuticals as an excipient, mainly in semisolid and liquid medicines, but also in some tablets, soft capsules, and medicated chewing gum, for example. Structure and properties Butylhydroxytoluene (C15H24O, Mr = 220.4 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish white crystalline powder and is practically insoluble in water due to … Butylhydroxytoluene
Products Hydroxyethyl cellulose is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is included in various drugs as an excipient. Structure and properties Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a partially -(2-hydroxyethylated) cellulose. It is produced with ethylene oxide and cellulose. Hydroxyethyl cellulose exists as a white, yellowish white, or grayish white powder or as granules … Hydroxyethylcellulose
Products Hydroxypropyl cellulose is found in numerous drugs as an excipient, for example in gels and tablets. Structure and properties Hydroxypropyl cellulose is a partially -(2-hydroxypropylated) cellulose. It exists as a white to yellowish-white powder or granules and is hygroscopic when dried. Hydroxypropyl cellulose is soluble in cold water, but practically insoluble in hot water … Hydroxypropylcellulose
Products Kaolin (white clay) is available in pharmacies and drugstores as a pure substance in technical grade and in pharmacopoeia grade. It is also found in some medicines (e.g., Bolus alba comp. powder from Wala), in many cosmetics, and in personal care products. Structure and properties White clay (PhEur) is a natural, purified, odorless, hydrous … Kaolin
Products Potato starch is used as an excipient in medicines, especially in tablets. It is also known as potato flour. Structure and properties Potato starch is obtained from the tubers of the potato L.. It exists as a very fine, white powder that crunches between the fingers when rubbed. Potato starch is practically insoluble in … Potato Starch
Products Hard grease is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers. Many different types exist. Structure and properties Hard fat consists of a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides obtained by esterification of fatty acids of natural origin with glycerol or by transesterification of fats of … Hard Grease
Products Flavoring substances are contained in numerous medicinal products, in medical devices, cosmetics, luxury foods and foodstuffs as excipients or additives. They are available from specialized suppliers in specialized stores. Structure and properties Flavoring substances are mixtures of substances or defined molecules such as vanillin or menthol. They can have a natural (e.g., plant, animal, … Flavorings
Products Chlorobutanol is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals. Structure and properties Chlorobutanol (C4H7Cl3O, Mr = 177.5 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline and easily sublimable powder or as colorless crystals and is sparingly soluble in water. The pharmacopoeia defines anhydrous chlorobutanol and chlorobutanol hemihydrate (- 0.5 H2O). Effects Chlorobutanol (ATC A04AD04) has antibacterial, antifungal, … Chlorobutanol
Products Phenoxyethanol is used as an excipient mainly in semi-solid medicines, for example in creams and lotions. Structure and properties Phenoxyethanol (C8H10O2, Mr = 138.2 g/mol) exists as a colorless, weakly viscous liquid with a slightly aromatic odor of roses and is sparingly soluble in water. It is an aromatic ether and a primary alcohol. … Phenoxyethanol
