Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), popularly speaking, are the raw materials of medicines, only pharmaceutical raw materials are processed into pharmaceutical preparations , can they become medicines available for clinical use, so drugs we usually eat are the finished drugs through processing. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients based on its sources can be divided into two major categories ,including chemical synthetic drugs and natural chemical drugs. Chemical synthetic drugs can be divided into organic synthetic drugs and inorganic synthetic drugs. Inorganic synthetic drugs are inorganic compounds ( very few is element), such as aluminum hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate which are used for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers ; organic synthetic drugs are mainly composed of drugs made by basic organic chemical raw materials, through a series of organic chemical reactions (such as aspirin, chloramphenicol, caffeine, etc.). Natural chemical drugs ,based on its sources,can be divided into two categories including biochemical drugs and plant chemical drugs. Antibiotics are generally made by the microbial fermentation, which belongs to the biochemistry category. A variety of semi-synthetic antibiotics occurs in recent years,which are biosynthesis and chemical synthesis combining products.Among active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, the organic synthetic drugs varieties, yields and values have the largest proportion,which are the main pillars of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The quality of active Pharmaceutical Ingredients decides whether the formulation is good or bad , so its quality standards are very strict ,countries in the world have developed national pharmacopoeia standards and strict quality control methods for its widely used active Pharmaceutical ingredients.
The Impact of Selenium and Selenoproteins on Human Health
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that typically functions by being incorporated into selenoproteins.
Jul 10,2026 APIPolarity of Silicon Tetrafluoride
Silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) is a non-polar molecule. Firstly, SiF4 consists of a central silicon atom covalently bonded to four fluorine atoms.
Jul 10,2026 APISafety of Sodium Bisulfite as a Food Additive
Sodium bisulfite (E 222) is a sulfite-class food additive authorized for use in the European Union.
Jul 9,2026 APIThe role of Ammonium persulfate in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
Ammonium persulphate (abbreviated as APS, CAS 7727-54-0) is a strong oxidising agent used in the preparation of polyacrylamide gels for biochemical research.
Jul 8,2026 APILewis Structure of Lithium Fluoride
Lithium fluoride (LiF) is an ionic compound. Its Lewis structure consists of a positively charged lithium ion (Li?) and a negatively charged fluoride ion (F?).
Jul 8,2026 APIApplications of Sodium Periodate (NaIO4) in Organic Synthesis
Sodium periodate (CAS 7790-28-5; NaIO4) is an inorganic salt composed of the periodate anion and the sodium cation.
Jul 7,2026 APIMethods for the Synthesis of Triacetonamine
Triacetonamine (TAA), also known as 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone, is a key intermediate in the synthesis of HALS (hindered amine light stabilisers).
Jul 7,2026 APIUses and Safety of Acrylic Acid in Cosmetics
Acrylic acid (CAS 79-10-7) serves as a monomeric raw material for the production of cosmetic-grade polymers.
Jul 6,2026 APIChemical Applications of Sodium bis(2-methoxyethoxy)aluminiumhydride
The main advantages of sodium bis(2-methoxyethoxy)aluminiumhydride over lithium aluminium hydride are its relative insensitivity to oxygen.
Jul 6,2026 APIDiscovery and application of 6-Aminopenicillanic acid
In the field of chemical synthesis, 6-aminopenicillanic acid is commonly used as a precursor for the antibacterial compounds ampicillin and amoxicillin.
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