Practical Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques book is meant for undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy and science students. Chemistry is a fascinating branch of science. Practical aspects of chemistry are interesting due to colour reactions, synthesis of drugs, analysis and observation of beautiful crystal development. The important aspects involved in the practicals of pharmaceutical analytical chemistry have been comprehensively covered in the book. I hope the students studying practical aspects of pharmaceutical analysis would be benefitted from this book.

In the book, different pharmaceutical analytical techniques (PAT) have discussed with their applications followed by general and specific safety notes in detail. Explanation of some common laboratory processes are given followed by a number of equipments, apparatuses and glass wares used in a pharmaceutical analytical chemistry lab. Limit tests with explanation have been given. Basic concepts related to spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques are discussed. Procedure to calibrate a UV spectrometer is provided with concept. Preparation of calibration curve followed by assay method for analysis of ciprofloxacin, metformin, and rifampicin are explained. Interpretation of IR spectra of ethanol, acetone, formaldehyde and aspirin has been explained in simple language. The working of HPLC instrument is given with its parts. Paracetamol`s assay by HPLC is discussed.TLC experiments of amino acid, food dye pigments, and an OTC drug are also furnished. Preparation of commonly used reagents has also been given.