CASR |
: | 110-44-1 |
Molecular Formula |
: | C6H8O2 |
Molecular Weight |
: | 112.13 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Description: | A White or almost white crystalline powder. |
| Solubility: | Freely soluble in ethanol (95%) ; soluble in ether; slightly soluble in water. |
| Identification A (By IR): | IR spectra of the sample should be concomittant with IR spectra of the corresponding standard. |
| Identification B (by UV absorbance test): | Absorbance maxima should be at about 264 nm & absorbance at absorbance max should be between 0.43 to 0.51 |
| Identification C (By Chemical test): | The solution should be decolorised. |
| Appearance of solution: | A 5.0% w/v solution in ethanol (95%) should be clear and colourless. |
| Heavy metals: | 10ppm max |
| Aldehydes: | NMT 0.15% |
| Sulphated ash: | NMT 0.2% |
| Water: | NMT 1.0% |
| Assay (Anhydrous basis): | 99.0% - 101.0% |
