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Appearance
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A white powder; slightly hygroscopic
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Assay (on anhydrous basis)
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98.0 - 101.0%
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Identifications
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Passes IP tests
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Appearance of solution
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Passes IP test
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pH (5% w/v solution in water)
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6.8 - 8.0
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Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; 5.0% w/v solution)
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+25.0° to +27.5°
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Beta alanine
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Passes IP test
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Heavy metal (as Pb)
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Max 0.002%
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Loss on drying (at 105°C)
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Max 3.0%
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