| Test |
Specification...BP |
| Characters |
It occurs as a white or almost crystalline powder. |
| Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
Test (C)
Test (D) |
A) Melting Point: 132°C to 136°C
B) Ultraviolet and visible absorption spectrophotometry.
C) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry.
D) Specified Test. The solution is decolorised. |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution |
Solution is clear and colourless. |
| Aldehydes |
Maximum 0.15% |
| Water |
Maximum 1.0% |
| Sulfated Ash |
Maximum 0.2% |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% of C6H8O2 (anhydrous substance) |
| Test |
Specification...IP |
| Characters |
It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder. |
| Identification
Test(A)
Test(B)
Test(C) |
(a)A Determine by infrared absorption spectrophotometry. Compare the spectrum with that obtained with sorbic acid RS or with the reference spectrum of sorbic acid.
(b)B Specified test.
(c) C Specified test. The solution is decolorised. |
| Appearance of solution |
A 5.0 per cent w/v solution in ethanol
(95 per cent) is clear and colourless. |
| Aldehydes |
Specified test. |
| Sulphated Ash |
Not more than 0.2% |
| Water |
Not more than 1.0%, determined on 2.0 g |
| Heavy Metals |
Not more than 10 ppm |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% of C6H8O2, calculated on the anhydrous basis. |
| Test |
Specification...FCC |
| Characters |
It occurs as a colorless needles or as a white to off white, free-flowing powder |
| Identification
Test A
Test B |
Specified test. The color disappears
A 1-in-400,000 solution in isopropyl alcohol exhibits an absorbance maximum at 254 ± 2 nm. |
| Solubility |
It is slightly soluble in water. One gram dissolves in about 10 mL of ethanol and in about 20 mL of ether. |
| Lead |
Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| Melting range |
Between 132° and 135° |
| Residue on ignition |
Not more than 0.2% |
| Water |
Not more than 0.5% |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% ofC6H8O2, calculated on the anhydrous basis. |
| Characters |
It occurs as a colorless needles or as a white to off white, free-flowing powder |
| Test |
Specifications...USP |
| Descriptions |
It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder. |
| Identification
Test A
Test B
Test C
Test D |
(a) Melting point: 132 °C to 136 °C
(b) Ultraviolet and visible absorption spectrophotometry.
(c) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry
(d) Specified Test. The solution is decolorised. |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). |
| Appearance of solution |
Solution S is clear and colorless. |
| Aldehydes |
Not more than 0.15% |
| Water |
Not more than 1.0 % |
| Sulfated ash |
Not more than 0.2 % |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.0 % and not more than 101.0 % of C6H8O2 (anhydrous substance) |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
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