Miconazole
Miconazole
Miconazole
(EST)
Printed by: Le Tran Official Date: Official as of 01-May-2020 Document Type: USP @2021 USPC
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dichlorophenyl)]methoxy]ethyl]-, (±)-; methanol, and ammonium hydroxide (60:30:10:1)
(±)-1-[2,4-Dichloro-β-[(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxy] phenethyl] Analysis
imidazole [22916-47-8]. Samples: Standard solution A, Standard solution B, and
Sample solution
DEFINITION ci Apply the Samples separately to the starting line of the
Miconazole contains NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% of plate. Develop the chromatogram in a suitable chamber
miconazole (C18H14Cl4N2O), calculated on the dried basis. with freshly prepared Developing solvent system until the
IDENTIFICATION solvent front has moved about three-fourths of the
length of the plate. Remove the plate from the chamber,
Change to read: and allow the solvent to evaporate. Expose the plate to
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iodine vapors in a closed chamber for 30 min, and locate
• A. ▲SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION TESTS á197ñ, Infrared the spots.
Spectroscopy: 197K▲ (CN 1-May-2020) Acceptance criteria: The R F value of the principal spot from
• B. the Sample solution corresponds to that from Standard
Sample solution: Dissolve 40 mg in 50 mL of isopropyl solution A, and any other spot from the Sample solution does
alcohol in a 100-mL volumetric flask, and add 10 mL of not exceed, in size or intensity, the principal spot from
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0.1 N hydrochloric acid. Dilute with isopropyl alcohol to Standard solution B (1.0%).
volume.
Acceptance criteria: The UV absorption spectrum of the SPECIFIC TESTS
Sample solution exhibits maxima and minima at the same • LOSS ON DRYING á731ñ
wavelengths as that of a similar solution of USP Analysis: Dry a sample under vacuum at 60° for 4 h.
Miconazole RS, concomitantly measured. Acceptance criteria: NMT 0.5%
ASSAY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• PROCEDURE • PACKAGING AND STORAGE: Preserve in well-closed
Sample solution: 300 mg of Miconazole in 40 mL of glacial containers, protected from light. Store at 25°, excursions
acetic acid. Add 4 drops of p-naphtholbenzein TS. permitted between 15° and 30°.
Titrimetric system • USP REFERENCE STANDARDS á11ñ
Mode: Direct titration USP Miconazole RS
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