Specification
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Description:
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orange-yellow to brownish-yellow crystalline powder of bitter taste.
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Identification:
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IR absorption spectrum, compared to the reference standard
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Melting point:
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175-181°C
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Chloride (Cl):
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0.02%max.
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Sulfate (SO4):
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0.05%max.
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Nitrate:
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absent
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Loss on drying:
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1%max.(2 hours,105°C )
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Sulfated ash:
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0.2%max.(According to USP23)
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Heavy metals:
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not more than 20 ppm
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Assay:
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98.0%min. C9H6N2O3,calculated on the dried basis.
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