Isolation and characterization of degradation impurities in epirubicin hydrochloride injection.

The degradation of epirubicin hydrochloride aqueous formulation has been investigated during stability study. Some unknown degradation impurities were detected and out of these, three were characterized. These degradation impurities were isolated, enriched and were subjected to mass and NMR spectral studies.

Isolation and characterization of degradation impurities in docetaxel drug substance and its formulation.

The degradation of docetaxel drug substance and its injection formulation has been investigated. The majority of impurities were observed in a base degradation study and all five degradation products were characterized. These impurities were isolated, enriched and were subjected to mass and NMR spectral studies.