Appearance
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White crystalline powder.
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Assay (by HClO4 titration)
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Min 99%
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Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; c=4 in 6 M HCl; on dried substance)
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+14.9 to +16.50 deg
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pH (1% solution)
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5.5 - 7.0
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Appearance of solution
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Passes test
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Insoluble matter in HCl 1 mol/L
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Passes test
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Loss on drying (at 105°C)
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Max 0.2%
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Residue on ignition (as SO4)
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Max 0.1%
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Chloride (Cl)
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Max 0.05%
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Sulphate (SO4)
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Max 0.03%
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Iron (Fe)
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Max 0.001%
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Heavy metal (as Pb)
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Max 0.001%
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Ammonium (NH4)
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Max 0.02%
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Foreign amino acids
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Max 0.3%
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Other ninhydrin positive substances (as glycine)
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Max 0.1%
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