To prepare and submit 10ml of simple syrup

Aim

To prepare and submit 10ml of simple syrup.

Apparatus Required:

Beakers, Glass rod, Measuring cylinder, funnel and spatula

Category:Sweetening agent.

Formula:

Principle:

Simple syrup (IP) is a concentrated or nearly saturated solution of sucrose in purified water. According to IP the concentration of sucrose is 66.7% w/w. The solubility of sugar in water is slow; at such a high concentration. Therefore the solution is heated to increase the rate of dissolution. If necessary, Methyl paraben at a concentration not higher than 0.15% may be used as preservative. Simple syrup is sweet in taste and used as vehicle in formulations containing nauseous bitter substances. Simple syrup as such does not have any medicinal value but used as vehicle for dispensing the drugs. Sucrose is a disaccharide, which partially hydrolyzed in to monosaccharide as glucose and fructose. These monosaccharides are called as invert sugars and reaction is called as inversion.

Procedure:

Weigh the required quantity of sucrose and add required quantity of water. Then heat the mixture with occasional stirring. Take a precaution of not to overheat solution as it leads to crystallization of sugar. Add sufficient amount of purified water to get the final volume of the syrup. Filter if necessary, and then syrup is transferred into amber color container and labeled it. Dispensing: Transfer the syrup to a clear or amber colored, narrow mouthed glass bottle, close it

Dispensing:

Transfer the syrup to a clear or amber colored, narrow mouthed glass bottle, close it thoroughly with metallic screw cap, polish and label.

Storage:

Stored in a tightly closed container in a cool place.

Auxiliary label:

"Store at cool temperature, not exceeding 25⁰C in dark place.