Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | Colorless crystalline |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | > 240 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | soluble in water |
Appearance | White to off white powder |
Assay | 98.5 – 101% |
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; 20 g/L in 1 mol/L HCl; on dried substance) | -218 to -224° |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.05% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.03% |
Ammonium (NH4) | Max 0.02% |
Ninhydrin positive substance | Max 0.2% |
Loss on drying (at 110°C) | Max 0.5% |
Sulphated ash | Max 0.1% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.002% |
Lead (Pb) | Max 0.001% |