Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and in methanol
3.
Identification
A. Infrared absorption <197M>.
B. Melting Range <741>:between 125°C and 128°C
4.
Color of solution
The solution is clear and not more intensely colored than matching fluid G.
5.
Acidity
Not more than 0.1 ml of 0.1 N sodium hydroxide is required to produce a blue color.
6.
Residue on Ignition
Not more than 0.1%.Determine on 1.0 gm.
7.
Related Substances
The intensity of any individual secondary spot in the chromatogram of the test solution is not greater than that of the principal spot obtained in the chromatogram of standard solution A (0.5 %).
8.
Residual Solvents
• Methanol
Method IV <467>. Meets the requirements.
Not more than 3000 ppm
9.
Assay, w/w
Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% of C8H8O3
