Abstract

Aqueous solutions of homologous series of Rofam type surfactants (ZPC) based on rape oil fatty acids methyl esters, differing in oxyethylene segments content (n T E ), were the subjects of investigations. Content of oxyethylene segments n T E , determined by 1 H NMR, allowed to verify ZPC molecular weight and to calculate structural hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB, by Davis or Griffin methods) as well as required solubility level of the balance (HLB R ) (Table 1). The following values were determined on the basis of viscometric measurements: limiting viscosity number [η], viscometric average molecular weight (Mη), specific volume (Ω) and hydrodynamic radius of micelle (Robs) (Table 2 and 3). Viscometric measurements let also calculate average number of water molecules hydrating the micelle built of Rofam homologous structures. Determination of critical micellar concentration (cmc) was the base for calculation of thermodynamic potential of micelle formation (ΔG 0 m ) and micellar level of hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB c m c ) (Table 4, Fig. 1-3). The value of surfactant's lipophilic core upthrust over the phase boundary (A m , Fig. 4) let analyze the effect of oxyethylene segments' content in Rofam molecule structure on its potential solubilization properties. The results of investigations and the values calculated on this basis make clearer the mechanism of solubilization of lipophilic drugs what determines the pharmaceutical and biological availability of micellar adducts from the model forms of drugs.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.