VCF2072

Formulation Chemistry II B ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Richard Prankerd

Offered:
Parkville Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Stability. Chemical stability - rate processes and rate constants, complex reactions, physicochemical effects on rates, pH rate profiles, hydrolysis of esters and amides, epimerization, dehydration, oxidation, photolysis. Physical stability - water absorption, non-chemical loss, transitions of crystalline state, particle size changes.

Assessment: Examination (2.5 hours)

Prerequisites: All 1st year B.Form. Sci units