Impurity Profiling of Some Anti-Cancer Drugs/Capivasertib

Abstract

A simple, specific, accurate and precise stability-indicating reversed-phase liquid chromatographic method had been developed and validated as per ICH guideline for Estimation of Capivasertib in its pharmaceutical dosage form. Also, a forced degradation study of Capivasertib was carried out including acid, alkali, peroxide, reduction, thermal and hydrolysis. The method was based on isocratic elution using a mobile phase consisting of Acetonitrile : 0.1% Triethyl Amine (50:50 % v/v) pH 2.5 / Formic acid at a flow rate of 1.2 ml /min with Kromasil C18 (150 mm x 4.6 mm, 5µm) column. Detection wavelength was 257 nm. In addition, Degradation Products were identified for Acid, Alkali, Peroxide and Thermal forced degradation condition as DP – 1, DP - 2, DP - 3 and DP - 4 respectively and were verified by LC – MS. Their Possible degradation pathways were also drawn. Linearity was observed for 50 - 300 μg / ml. For accuracy recovery data the approach was successful because the recuperation values were within the scope. For Precision and Robustness the RSD percentage were determined to be within reasonable limits. It can be successfully adopted for routine quality control analysis of Capivasertib in its pharmaceutical dosage form without any interference. The forced degradation products were identified [M+ H] + ion, and the proposed structures were supported by UPLC–MS/MS experiments combined with correct mass evaluations. The UPLC method was supported as per ICH guidelines and can be applied to the marketed formulations.