A gradient external standard HPLC method with UV detection for quantitative analysis of azide in sartans (irbesartan, candesartan, valsartan) was developed and validated.
The method is robust and direct: no derivatization, preconcentration is needed.
The linearity range (0.84–101 ppm) and recovery (94.0–103.0%) of azide from samples is in accordance with USP requirements (10 ppm of azide in the sample).