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Method Development Challenges

What are the major challenges for analytical method development?

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Following points should be considered during method development (but not limited to):

From the molecule aspect:

  • pH,
  • solubility,
  • reactivity,
  • pKA,
  • melting and boiling point,
  • light and moisture sensitivity etc.

From the dissolution medium aspect:

  • selection of media,
  • selection of apparatus,
  • compatibility with product,
  • method sensitivity,
  • method specificity etc.