Products Sorbic acid is contained in many medicinal products as an excipient. This is in liquid, semi-solid as well as solid dosage forms. Structure and properties Sorbic acid (C6H8O2, Mr = 112.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is readily soluble in ethanol 96%. Also used are … Sorbic Acid
Products Preservatives can be found in liquid, semi-solid and solid pharmaceuticals. They are also used for food and cosmetics. Structure and properties Preservatives belong to various chemical groups. These include, for example: Acids and their salts Benzoic acid derivatives, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives. Quaternary ammonium compounds Alcohols Phenols Preservatives can be of natural and synthetic origin. … Preservative
Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials
Products Potassium sorbate is present in many drugs as an excipient, mainly in liquid and semi-solid dosage forms. Structure and properties Potassium sorbate (C6H7KO2, Mr = 150.2 g/mol) is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a short-chain unsaturated fatty acid. It exists as a white, odorless powder or granules and is very soluble in water. … Potassium Sorbate
