Collaborative Study of an On-Column Periodate Reaction Method for the Analysis of Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride in Elixirs
Abstract Twelve laboratories collaboratively studied a method for the quantitative UV determination of phenylpropanolamine HC1 in elixirs. The phenylpropanolamine is separated from water-soluble impurities and strong acids by elution from a weakly basic Celite column. Further cleanup is accomplished by retention of the phenylpropanolamine on a weakly acidic column while the weak acids, weak bases, and organic-soluble neutrals are eluted. Phenylpropanolamine is eluted from the column after neutralization with NH3 and is converted to benzaldehyde via an on-column periodate reaction. The samples collaboratively studied consisted of 2 commercial and 2 synthetic elixirs. Recoveries of the synthetic elixirs averaged 100.1 and 101.8% for mixtures containing 5.05 and 12.52 mg/5 ml phenylpropanolamine HC1, respectively. The means and standard deviations for the commercial preparations were 4.75 ±0.12 and 12.34±0.16 mg/5 ml. The method has been adopted as official first action.