Testing and Laboratory Facilities

A) Types of Samples Tested

The Department performs various testing activities for chemical analysis, some manually and some using analytical instruments. Types of samples tested include:

• Organic compounds synthesized in our Organic Synthesis Laboratory from various research projects (tested using FTIR, GCMS, HPLC).
• Samples received from other academic institutes and commercial industries.
• Snake venom samples received from the Forest and Police Departments of Maharashtra and other states.
• Biological assays, including Antioxidant activity and Anti-inflammatory activity.

B) Instrument Facility: Analytical Instrumentation

Analytical instrumentation is pivotal to scientific investigation. At the Haffkine Institute, the Analytical Laboratory Facility is committed to:

1. Providing accurate and precise analysis of samples at economical cost.
2. Providing technical support for designing and completing experiments involving analytical instruments.
3. Organizing short-term courses and workshops on the use and application of various instruments and analytical techniques.

The facility is equipped with the following instruments:

• FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer)
• GC (Gas Chromatography)
• GCMS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometer)
• HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
• Tablet Dissolution Apparatus
• Tablet Disintegration Tester
• Polarimeter
• Refractometer
• pH Meter
• Peptide Synthesizer
• UV Spectrophotometer

C) Laboratory Facility: Organic Synthesis Laboratory

The Organic Synthesis Laboratory focuses on research involving naturally occurring complex molecules (secondary metabolites) from plants or animals and their chemical synthesis. Research areas include:

• Development of new reactions and methodologies for efficient synthesis of bioactive molecules.
• Design and synthesis of molecules with unique biological activity.
• Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds using green techniques.

Available instruments in the Organic Synthesis Laboratory include:

• Microwave Synthesis Reactor
• Rotary Evaporator
• Solvent Purification System
• Ultrasonic Bath
• Laboratory Oven
• Vacuum Oven
• Analytical Balance
• Heating Oil/Water Baths
• Magnetic Stirrers with Heating
• Overhead Stirrer Assembly
• Ice Cube Machine
• Fume Hood
• Vacuum Pumps

D) Testing Charges for Various Tests