Determination of impurities in clodronic acid by anion-exchange chromatography
Authors:
G.E. Taylor
Affiliation:
aDepartment of Analytical Chemistry, Astra Charnwood, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RH, UK
Abstract:
A validated ion chromatographic method for the determination of anionic impurities in clodronic acid or disodium clodronate is described. Separations are performed by using an anion-exchange column (IonPac AS5) and a sodium hydroxide gradient. Impurities are detected by suppressed conductivity without the need for derivatisation. The most important variable affecting the separation was shown to be the column temperature.