Spirits Flashcards
T/F. Spirits are alcoholic solutions of aromatic materials
True
Where are spirits usually used?
+ pharmaceutically-flavoring agents
+ flavored vehicle
therapeutically-based on the active ingredients
Use in prep. Camphor
Antipruritic (API)
Use in Prep. Alcohol
Vehicle
Strong alcoholic drinks are spirits. What are these?
gin, rum, whisky, brandy, vodka
Range of strong alcoholic drinks
strength from 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume)
up to sometimes above 50% ABV
Components of Spirits
Solvent
Flavoring Agents/API
The dissolution of aromatic
material in alcohol and adjusting the volume
to the desired quantity
Simple solution
maceration of sample containing water-soluble matter with water then the addition of a prescribed
quantity of alcohol, filtration, and addition of the volatile substance
Solution with maceration
In the chemical reaction method, where is sodium nitrite dissolved to ?
Sulfuric acid and alcohol
Warning in Distillation method
Decomposition of solid
impurities to volatile substances that may
contaminate the distillate
Brandy
fermented mash of wholly /partially germinated malted cereal grains
whisky
fermented juice of rice grasps
Other Name for Camphor Spirit
Spiritis Camphorae, Tinctura Camphorae, Camphor Tincture
Physical Appearance of Camphor Spirit
Clear Liquid