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Description
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Colorless to light pink, interlaced or separate, needle-shaped crystals, or white to light pink, crystalline mass
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Solubility
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Very soluble in alcohol, in glycerin, in chloroform, in ether, and in fixed and volatile oils; soluble in water; sparingly soluble in mineral oil
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Identification
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Identification 'A'
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A white precipitate is formed, and it dissolves at first but becomes permanent as more of the reagent is added
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Identification 'B'
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A violet colour is produced
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Assay (on anhydrous basis)
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NLT 99.0 % and NMT 100.5%
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Non volatile residue
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NMT 0.05 %
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Clarity of solution and reaction
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The sample solution is clear, and it is neutral or acid to litmus paper
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Congealing point
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NLT 39°C
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Water
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NMT 0.5%
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