Characters: A white or almost white powder, freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol and ether.
Specific optical: +117°
Identification Tests: Complies according to the monograph
pH: 4.9
Appearance of solution: Clear and not more intensely colored than degree 6 of the range of reference solution of the most appropriate color.
Composition: C1: 25.9%, C1a: 22.7%, C2+C2a: 51.4%
Sulphate: 34.4%
Water: 8.4%
Sulphate ash: 0.2%
Methanol: Not more than 1.0 percent
Bacterial endotoxins: Less than l .67IU/mg
Determination of content: Anhydrous substance = 633O/mg, Hydrous substance = 580O/mg
Conclusion: Complies with the standard of BP/EP |