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Appearance
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White to off-white crystalline powder
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Assay
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97 - 103%
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Solubility in ethanol
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Passes USP test
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Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D)
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-34° to - 38°
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Loss on drying in vacuum at 60°C, 4 hr
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Max 0.3%
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Residue on ignition
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Max 0.1%
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Acid value (mg KOH/gm)
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Max 0.3%
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Melting point
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147 - 150°C
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