Table 9.
The determination of adjusted detection limit.
| Sample | Content of sibutramin hydrochloride (mg per aliquot∗) | Precipitate formed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | No |
| 2 | 0.036 | No |
| 3 | 0.045 | No |
| 4 | 0.054 | Not sure |
| 5 | 0.112 | Yes |
| 6 | 0.224 | Yes |
| 7 | 0.447 | Yes |
According to the results listed in Table 9, the LOD is 0.112 mg of sibutramine hydrochloride per aliquot for this method. The method is simple and rational. Aliquot: a certain amount of sample may vary from 0.1 to 0.5 g.