N-Alkanoic Acids

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Literature Review 2.6 Summary of Literature Review This literature review can be summarised as follows: In recent years. There is a noticeable increase in the amount of drugs on the market that are poorly water soluble, and therefore have a poor bioavailability. This can be partly put down to advances in synthesis technology and development of drugs, resulting in the formation of larger, bulkier drugs which are more complicated and difficult for the body to absorb. Crystal engineering and crystallisation are effective methods of improving the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. Crystallisation is a method by which a solid can be separated from its solution while being purified, and is driven by supersaturation. A high level …show more content…

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