| Description |
White crystalline powder |
| Assay |
Min 99.0% |
| Melting point (° C) |
165-169° C |
| Specific rotation |
+23° to +25° |
| Loss on drying (105°C) |
Max. 0.05% |
| Insoluble matter |
Max. 0.01% |
| Acidity as CH3COOH |
Max. 0.005% |
| Sulphated ash |
Max. 0.005% |
| Chloride (Cl) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Sulphate (SO4) |
Max. 0.005% |
| Arsenic (As) |
Max. 0.0001% |
| Calcium (Ca) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Copper (Cu) |
Max. 0.0005% |
| Iron (Fe) |
Max. 0.0005% |
| Lead (Pb) |
Max. 0.0005% |
| Reducing sugars (C6H12O6) |
Max. 0.05% |
| Substance darkened by H2SO4 |
Passes test |
| D(-)-Sorbite (GC) |
Max 1% |
| Solubility in water |
182g/l at 20°C- completely soluble |
