Solid state characterization of two novel gums from Cedrela odorata and Enterolobium cyclocarpum

Autor: John Oluwasogo Ayorinde, Michael Ayodele Odeniyi
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation. 48:487-496
ISSN: 2093-6214
2093-5552
DOI: 10.1007/s40005-017-0343-7
Popis: Functional and physicochemical properties of two novel polymers from plants were characterized with a view of determining suitability for use in pharmaceutical dosage forms. Cedrela gum (CD) and Enterolobium gum (ET) were extracted from the incised trunk of Cedrela odorata (Meliaceae) and Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Mimosoideae) trees respectively. The gums were characterized using particle size and distribution analysis, density measurements, swelling index, angle of repose, Carrs’ compressibility index and Hausner’s ratio. Other physicochemical properties were determined by pH measurement, powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and viscometry. Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) was the reference polymer. The polymers generally had particle size range of 145–436 µm and the particles were normally distributed. The gums had comparable particle density, Carr’s index and Hausner’s ratio with HPMC, indicating similar packing properties between the gums and HPMC. All polymers had angle of repose values in the range for excellent flow properties. The polymers were of alkaline pH, thereby suggesting compatibility with basic drugs. Hydration capacity of the polymers was generally high. The ranking order for viscosity was ET > CD > HPMC (p
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