Qualitative Analysis of Inorganic Drugs
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course, which includes practical training, allows the student to approach the practice of chemistry for the first time, particularly of analytical chemistry. Its main purpose is the learning of correct, accurate and conscious "modus operandi" in the elementary analytical chemistry procedures. To achieve this goal, the fundamental principles of qualitative chemical analysis are illustrated in the lessons and implemented in subsequent experimental laboratory, with particular regard to inorganic substances of pharmaceutical and toxicological interest. Furthermore, the student has the opportunity to perform many recognition procedures described in the Italian and the European pharmacopoeias.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will acquire the basics of the analytical methods applied in the analysis of inorganic substances of pharmaceutical interest. The student will be able to choose the analytical method suitable for the solution of a analytical problem and will be also capable to apply the basic techniques for the analysis of an unknown substance. More specifically, the student, starting from a sample of inorganic drugs, will characterize the chemical composition indicating, at the end of the analytic procedure, the brute formula of the analyzed substance. Furthermore, the student will acquire the basic notions of the pharmacological and / or toxicological properties of inorganic substances of pharmaceutical interest.
During the final examination, the students will demonstrate to comprehend the proposed questions and they will be able to process the knowledge acquired during the lectures and the practical training.
During the final examination, the students will demonstrate to comprehend the proposed questions and they will be able to process the knowledge acquired during the lectures and the practical training.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Linea AK
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course focuses on the following topics: (i) safety rules in a chemical laboratory; prevention of laboratory risks; (ii) general information on operations and laboratory equipment; (iii) introduction to inorganic qualitative chemical analysis; (iv) theoretical aspects of solubilization, extraction and precipitation processes; (v) oxidation-reduction equilibria in relation to pH and precipitation; (vi) formation of complexes and their stability as a function of pH; dissolution of precipitates by complexation; (vii) analysis of cations by classical systematic analysis with subdivision into the six analytical groups; (viii) analysis of anions; (ix) guide to the identification of water-soluble inorganic substances of the EP; (x) guide to the identification of water-insoluble inorganic substances; (xi) biochemical, chemical-pharmaceutical, and toxicological properties of the inorganic substances under analysis; (xii) limit tests.
Prerequisites for admission
To successfully follow the lessons of this course, the student must have basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and individual practical training.
Teaching Resources
The powerpoint presentations used during the lessons are available for the students on the UNIMI's Ariel platform.
For further information, the following texts are recommended:
- A. Araneo / Chimica Analitica Qualitativa / Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- F. Savelli, O. Bruno / Analisi Chimico Farmaceutica / Piccin Editore, Padova.
- F.P. Treadwell / Chimica Analitica, Analisi Qualitativa / Casa Editrice Vallardi.
- G. Svehla / Vogel's Qualitative Inorganic Analysis / John Wiley & Sons, New York.
- Farmacopea Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
- Farmacopea Europea
For further information, the following texts are recommended:
- A. Araneo / Chimica Analitica Qualitativa / Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- F. Savelli, O. Bruno / Analisi Chimico Farmaceutica / Piccin Editore, Padova.
- F.P. Treadwell / Chimica Analitica, Analisi Qualitativa / Casa Editrice Vallardi.
- G. Svehla / Vogel's Qualitative Inorganic Analysis / John Wiley & Sons, New York.
- Farmacopea Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
- Farmacopea Europea
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of two tests: a practical test and a written test. In the practical test, the student has to recognize 4 single inorganic salts and two inorganic salts in a mixture, totaling a maximum of 6/30 points. The written test is based on specific questions (both theoretical and applicative) in which the student can score the remaining 24/30 points.
The evaluation of the test will take into account the student's ability to know how to apply the main methods of qualitative analysis in order to identify inorganic active ingredients reported in the Pharmacopoeia and the ability to independently manage the related analytical problems.
The evaluation of the test will take into account the student's ability to know how to apply the main methods of qualitative analysis in order to identify inorganic active ingredients reported in the Pharmacopoeia and the ability to independently manage the related analytical problems.
LABORATORY OF QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF INORGANIC DRUGS
CHIM/08 - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 3
Single bench laboratory practical: 48 hours
Professors:
Grazioso Giovanni, Matera Carlo
Shifts:
Turno 1
Professor:
Grazioso GiovanniTurno 2
Professor:
Matera Carlo
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF INORGANIC DRUGS
CHIM/08 - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Matera Carlo
Linea LZ
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course focuses on the following topics: (i) safety rules in a chemical laboratory; prevention of laboratory risks; (ii) general information on operations and laboratory equipment; (iii) introduction to inorganic qualitative chemical analysis; (iv) theoretical aspects of solubilization, extraction and precipitation processes; (v) oxidation-reduction equilibria in relation to pH and precipitation; (vi) formation of complexes and their stability as a function of pH. Dissolution of precipitates by complexation; (vii) analysis od cations by classical systematic analysis with subdivision into the six analytical groups; (viii) analysis of anions; (ix) guide to the identification of water-soluble inorganic substances of the EP; (x) guide to the identification of water-insoluble inorganic substances; (xi) biochemical, chemical-pharmaceutical and toxicological properties of the inorganic substances under analysis; (xii) limit tests.
Prerequisites for admission
To successfully follow the lessons of this course, the student must have basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry.
Teaching methods
Lessons and individual laboratory training.
Teaching Resources
The powerpoint presentations used for the lessons are available on UniMi's Ariel platform.
For further information, the following texts are recommended:
- A. Araneo, Chimica analitica qualitativa, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- F.P. Treadwell, Chimica Analitica, Analisi qualitativa, Casa Editrice Vallardi.
- G. Svehla, Vogel'sQualitative Inorganic Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
- G. Charlot, Analisi Chimica qualitativa, Piccin Editore, Padova.
- Farmacopea Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana X e XI Ed.
- Farmacopea Europea IV Ed.
For further information, the following texts are recommended:
- A. Araneo, Chimica analitica qualitativa, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- F.P. Treadwell, Chimica Analitica, Analisi qualitativa, Casa Editrice Vallardi.
- G. Svehla, Vogel'sQualitative Inorganic Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
- G. Charlot, Analisi Chimica qualitativa, Piccin Editore, Padova.
- Farmacopea Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana X e XI Ed.
- Farmacopea Europea IV Ed.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of two tests: practical and written ones. In the practical test, the student has to recognize 4 single inorganic salts and two inorganic salts in a mixture, totaling a maximum of 6/30 points. The written test is based on specific questions (both theoretical and applicative) in which the student can score the remaining 24/30 points.
The evaluation of the test will take into account the student's ability to know how to apply the main methods of qualitative analysis in order to identify inorganic active ingredients reported in the Pharmacopoeia and the ability to independently manage the related analytical problems.
The evaluation of the test will take into account the student's ability to know how to apply the main methods of qualitative analysis in order to identify inorganic active ingredients reported in the Pharmacopoeia and the ability to independently manage the related analytical problems.
LABORATORY OF QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF INORGANIC DRUGS
CHIM/08 - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 3
Single bench laboratory practical: 48 hours
Shifts:
Turno 1
Professor:
Borsari Chiara
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF INORGANIC DRUGS
CHIM/08 - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Bolchi Cristiano
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every day, upon request
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, via L. Mangiagalli 25
Reception:
every day by prior arrangement made via email
Office 2015 - Lab. 2053 - Via L. Mangiagalli 25