Equipment Model

Anton Paar MCP 100

Description

The Anton Paar MCP 100 Polarimeter is a high-precision instrument designed to measure the optical rotation of chiral substances. It is used to analyze mutarotation and determine specific rotation and concentration of optically active compounds. Equipped with automatic temperature control and multiple wavelength options, the MCP 100 ensures accurate and repeatable measurements across various industries including pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals.

Lab

CIF Room No: 3154

Institute

Central Analytical Laboratory

Location

CIF Room No: 3154, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India

• Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Determination of enantiomeric purity, concentration of APIs, and batch quality control.

  • Chemical Industry: Analysis of chiral intermediates and specialty chemicals.

  • Food & Beverage: Quality control of sugar concentration in syrups, juices, and honey.

  • Biotechnology: Monitoring the optical activity of fermentation products and bio-based compounds.

  • Research Laboratories: Investigation of mutarotation and optical isomerism in organic compounds.

  • Cosmetic Industry: Validation of optically active compounds in formulations.

• Key Features

  • High-accuracy measurement of optical rotation and specific rotation.

  • Built-in temperature control for thermally sensitive samples.

  • Support for multiple measurement wavelengths to suit different sample types.

  • User-friendly touchscreen interface and data management capabilities.

  • Conforms to international pharmacopoeia standards (e.g., USP, EP, JP).

• Limitations

  • Limited to optically active (chiral) substances — not suitable for achiral compound analysis.

  • Sample clarity is essential — turbid or particulate-containing samples may scatter light and reduce accuracy.

  • High-precision requires regular calibration using certified standards.

  • Does not provide structural information—used for identity and concentration rather than full characterization.

  • Initial investment cost may be high for smaller labs.