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High Accuracy Optical Rotation Measurement of Pirarubicin using Sodium and Halogen Lamps

By Heather Haffner

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January 5, 2024

Introduction

high accuracy optical rotation
P-2000 Digital Polarimeter

The phenomena of optical was first identified more than two centuries ago. This measurement was popularized by the use of a convenient low pressure sodium lamp with a strong emission line at 589nm.

In modern polarimeters emission lines of light sources such as a sodium and mercury lamps are often used to measure the high accuracy optical rotation of pharmaceutical products. However, both the Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) and the European Pharmacopeia (EP) currently only recommend the use of a low pressure sodium lamp as a compliant light source.

With improved interference filters it is now possible to use a polarimeter with a broad spectrum halogen lamp and a narrow wavelength band pass filter (BPF). This is mentioned as an acceptable method by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). However, the measurement error from the transmission property, that is the difference between the center wavelength of the BPF and the wavelength of the Na 589 emission line, should be considered.

To demonstrate this, the optical rotation of pirarubicin was measured using a P-2000 polarimeter with both sodium and halogen lamps, and the measurement accuracy between the results was evaluated.

ORD measurement

Sample preparation

10.00 mg of pirarubicin was dissolved in chloroform and made up to a final volume of 10 ml.

System

  • J-815 CD Spectropolarimeter
  • ORDM-401 ORD attachment

Parameters

Cell pathlength:20 mm
Data interval:0.2 nm
Temperature:20°C
Response:1 sec
Accumulation:1
Bandwidth:1 nm
Scan speed:100 nm/min

Keywords

260-PL-0004

Results

First, the absorption and ORD spectra of pirarubicin were measured in the region of 700-560 nm to confirm the wavelength dependence of the optical rotation (Fig. 1). The absorbance increased sharply below 600 nm and optical rotation increased gradually as a result of the Cotton effect.

Figure 1. Absorption and ORD spectra of pirarubicin

The transmission spectrum of the BPF and the spectrum of the sodium lamp D589-line, are overlaid with the ORD spectrum and shown in Fig. 2. there is an apparent and significant change in the specific rotation in the wavelength region that passes through the relatively broad band pass of the BPF.

Figure 2. ORD spectrum of pirarubicin, sodium lamp emission line and the transmission spectrum of the BPF

Optical rotation Measurement using Halogen and Sodium Lamps

Sample preparation

Identical sample as used ORD measurement.

System

  • P-2000 Polarimeter
  • PTC-262 Peltier thermostated cell holder

Parameters

Measurement temp.:20°C
Cell pathlength:100mm
Wavelength:589 nm (D-line of sodium and halogen lamp)

Table 1. Results of the optical and specific rotation measurements

Light sourceOptical rotation [deg]Specific rotation [deg·cm2·dag-cm1]
Sodium lamp+0.2066[α]D20: +206.6
Halogen lamp+0.1967[α]58920: +196.7

Conclusion

Specific rotation of the sample was first measured using ORD on a JASCO J-815 spectropolarimeter and then measured using the P-2000 fixed wavelength polarimeter. When a sodium lamp is used as the light source, the result for optical rotation was [α]D20= +206.6 [deg·cm2·dag-1]. This value falls within the range published in the Japanese Pharmacopeia. ([α]D20 = +195 ~ +215 [deg·cm2·dag-1]). When a halogen lamp was used, the specific rotation was acceptable but just inside this range ([α]D20 = +196.7 [deg·cm2·dag-1]). These two results demonstrate the potential difference in optical rotation measured at the same wavelength (589 nm) with different lamps. When considering the use of polarimetry, it is important for high accuracy and requirements for regulatory compliance to consider the potential for variation in optical rotation within the band pass of the measurement system.

This document has been prepared based on information available at the time of publication and is subject to revision without notice. Although the contents are checked with the utmost care, we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. JASCO Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any information contained in this document. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in this document remain the property of JASCO Corporation. Please do not attempt to copy, modify, redistribute, or sell etc. in whole or in part without prior written permission.

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JASCO Application Note

High Accuracy Optical Rotation Measurement of Pirarubicin using Sodium and Halogen Lamps

Introduction

high accuracy optical rotation
P-2000 Digital Polarimeter

The phenomena of optical was first identified more than two centuries ago. This measurement was popularized by the use of a convenient low pressure sodium lamp with a strong emission line at 589nm.

In modern polarimeters emission lines of light sources such as a sodium and mercury lamps are often used to measure the high accuracy optical rotation of pharmaceutical products. However, both the Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) and the European Pharmacopeia (EP) currently only recommend the use of a low pressure sodium lamp as a compliant light source.

With improved interference filters it is now possible to use a polarimeter with a broad spectrum halogen lamp and a narrow wavelength band pass filter (BPF). This is mentioned as an acceptable method by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). However, the measurement error from the transmission property, that is the difference between the center wavelength of the BPF and the wavelength of the Na 589 emission line, should be considered.

To demonstrate this, the optical rotation of pirarubicin was measured using a P-2000 polarimeter with both sodium and halogen lamps, and the measurement accuracy between the results was evaluated.

ORD measurement

Sample preparation

10.00 mg of pirarubicin was dissolved in chloroform and made up to a final volume of 10 ml.

System

  • J-815 CD Spectropolarimeter
  • ORDM-401 ORD attachment

Parameters

Cell pathlength:20 mm
Data interval:0.2 nm
Temperature:20°C
Response:1 sec
Accumulation:1
Bandwidth:1 nm
Scan speed:100 nm/min

Results

First, the absorption and ORD spectra of pirarubicin were measured in the region of 700-560 nm to confirm the wavelength dependence of the optical rotation (Fig. 1). The absorbance increased sharply below 600 nm and optical rotation increased gradually as a result of the Cotton effect.

Figure 1. Absorption and ORD spectra of pirarubicin

The transmission spectrum of the BPF and the spectrum of the sodium lamp D589-line, are overlaid with the ORD spectrum and shown in Fig. 2. there is an apparent and significant change in the specific rotation in the wavelength region that passes through the relatively broad band pass of the BPF.

Figure 2. ORD spectrum of pirarubicin, sodium lamp emission line and the transmission spectrum of the BPF

Optical rotation Measurement using Halogen and Sodium Lamps

Sample preparation

Identical sample as used ORD measurement.

System

  • P-2000 Polarimeter
  • PTC-262 Peltier thermostated cell holder

Parameters

Measurement temp.:20°C
Cell pathlength:100mm
Wavelength:589 nm (D-line of sodium and halogen lamp)

Table 1. Results of the optical and specific rotation measurements

Light sourceOptical rotation [deg]Specific rotation [deg·cm2·dag-cm1]
Sodium lamp+0.2066[α]D20: +206.6
Halogen lamp+0.1967[α]58920: +196.7

Conclusion

Specific rotation of the sample was first measured using ORD on a JASCO J-815 spectropolarimeter and then measured using the P-2000 fixed wavelength polarimeter. When a sodium lamp is used as the light source, the result for optical rotation was [α]D20= +206.6 [deg·cm2·dag-1]. This value falls within the range published in the Japanese Pharmacopeia. ([α]D20 = +195 ~ +215 [deg·cm2·dag-1]). When a halogen lamp was used, the specific rotation was acceptable but just inside this range ([α]D20 = +196.7 [deg·cm2·dag-1]). These two results demonstrate the potential difference in optical rotation measured at the same wavelength (589 nm) with different lamps. When considering the use of polarimetry, it is important for high accuracy and requirements for regulatory compliance to consider the potential for variation in optical rotation within the band pass of the measurement system.

Keywords

260-PL-0004

This document has been prepared based on information available at the time of publication and is subject to revision without notice. Although the contents are checked with the utmost care, we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. JASCO Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any information contained in this document. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in this document remain the property of JASCO Corporation. Please do not attempt to copy, modify, redistribute, or sell etc. in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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