CASR |
: | 6132-04-3 |
Molecular Formula |
: | C6H5Na3O7.2H2O (aq.) |
Molecular Weight |
: | 294.1 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Colourless, odourless crystals, or white , crystalline powder; hydrated forms avilable include the dihydrate and the pentahemihydrate. |
| Solubility: | Freely soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol. |
| Test for citrate: | Passes test |
| Test for sodium: | Passes test |
| Loss on drying: | NMT 13% |
| Alkalinity: | No pink colour is produced. |
| Oxalate: | No turbidity develops within 1 h. |
| Lead(Pb): | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Assay (on dry basis): | NLT 99.0% |
