Very slightly soluble in water, freely
soluble in alcohol and in ether; slightly
soluble in boiling water.
3.
Identification
A. Infrared absorption <197M>.
B. Melting Range <741>:between 96°C and 99°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 is required to produce
a blue color.
6.
Residue on Ignition, (w/w)
Not more than 0.1 %.
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.
Organic volatile Impurities
Method IV <467>. Meets the requirements.
9.
Assay, (w/w)
Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0%
of C10H12O3.
