Appearance (Colour)
White to pale yellow
Appearance (Form)
Crystalline powder
Assay
min. 98%
pH (10% aq. solution)
3.5 to 4.5
Specific rotation [α]
-190° to -204° ( C=1, Water)
Not for medicinal use
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Notes
Solubility (readily): water, acetic acid
DMSO, methanol & trifluoroacetic acid
Solubility (slightly): acetone, ethanol, hexane & DCM
Insoluble: chloroform