Shin-Etsu AQOAT® AS-HF

Shin-Etsu AQOAT® AS-HF-Hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS, NF, JP) is an enteric coating material that can be used in aqueous or organic media. It is also used as solubility enhancement of poorly soluble APIs.

Brand: Shin-Etsu AQOAT (9 products)

Chemical Name: Hypromellose Acetate Succinate

Functions: Carrier, Coating System, Controlled Release Agent, Extended Release Agent, Solubilizer

Dosage Form: Capsules, Pellets, Tablets

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, BSE-free, Kosher, Non-GMO, Solvent-free, TSE-free

Certifications & Compliance: DMF Type IV, GMP, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), National Formulary (NF), The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features
  • For enteric coating, various coating methods can be applied such as aqueous, organic solvent, ammonia neutralized and dry coating. Coating methods can be selected depending on the characteristic of API. For example, dry coating is suitable for water and solvent sensitive API.
  • Shin-Etsu AQOAT® is also used in solid dispersion for solubility and bioavailability enhancement. In order to prepare solid dispersion, various methods are applicable such as spray dry, spray coating, hot melt extrusion (HME), coprecipitation etc. As Shin-Etsu AQOAT® can dissolve into various organic solvents and has relatively low glass transition temperature (Tg), it is one of the most suitable polymers in solid dispersion. Numerous scientific papers reported that Shin-Etsu AQOAT® was able to enhance the drug solubility more effectively compared to other polymers.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetyl Content10.0 - 14.0%-
Hydroxypropoxy Content6.0 - 10.0%-
Methoxy Content22.0 - 26.0%-
pH Solubilitymin. 6.5
Succinoyl Content4.0 - 8.0%
Viscosity2.4 - 3.6mPas-
Particle
Fine**
Note

*Viscosity of 2 w/w% solution of sodium hydroxide aqueous solution at 20oC
**D 50: NMT10 μm, D 90: NMT20 μm by laser diffraction method
***D 50: 70 - 300 μm by laser diffraction method
Abbreviation; HPMCAS

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Packaging & Availability

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