Appearance (Colour)
White to pale yellow
Appearance (Form)
Crystalline powder
Solubility (Colour) 10% solution in Ethanol
Clear
Assay (UV)
98 - 102%
Melting Point
149 - 153°C
Specific rotation [α]
+18.5° to +20° (C=6, Ethanol)
Sulphated Ash
max. 0.1%
Loss on drying
max. 0.5%
Chloride (CI)
max. 0.01%
Acidity
max. 2 ml N%
Suitability for Tissue Culture
Passes
Not for medicinal use