Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 179 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] |
Insoluble in water
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Colour | Dark red powder | Density [g/cm3] | 9.3 |
Appearance | Dark red to maroon to violet or purple powder or crystals |
Identity | Passes test |
pH transition range (4.4 – 6.2) | Pink Red – yellow orange |
Insoluble matter in ethanol (1 g/L) | Passes test |
Absorption maxima (buffer pH 4.5) | 523 – 526 nm |
Absorption maxima (buffer pH 6.2) | 427 – 437 nm |
Loss on drying (at 110°C) | Max 5.0% |
Residue on ignition (as SO4) | Max 2.0% |