Abstract
Continuous processing of pharmaceuticals opens opportunities for continuous separation based on wettability of polymer membranes. Dual use of hydrophobic and hydrophilic membranes realize in-line liquid-liquid extraction in the synthesis of four essential APIs. A secondary membrane with opposite wetting characteristics proves critical to phase separation of aqueous-organic reaction streams.
MeSH terms
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Diazepam / chemistry
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Diazepam / isolation & purification
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Lidocaine / chemistry
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Lidocaine / isolation & purification
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Liquid-Liquid Extraction
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Membranes, Artificial
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Organic Chemicals / chemistry
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Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemistry*
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Pharmaceutical Preparations / isolation & purification
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Polymers / chemistry*
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Water / chemistry
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Wettability
Substances
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Membranes, Artificial
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Organic Chemicals
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Pharmaceutical Preparations
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Polymers
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Water
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Lidocaine
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Diazepam