- 50-81-7
- C6H8O6
- 176.12
- Not a DOT controlled material (United States). This material is not classified dangerous good according to international transportation regulations (ADR/RID-IMDG-ICAO/IATA).
Caution: *LIGHT SENSITIVE* - FOR USE AS AN EXCIPIENT
Test |
Specification |
Assay |
99.0-100.5 % |
Description |
White or slightly yellow crystals or powder. On exposure to light it gradually darkens. In the dry state, is reasonably stable in air, but in solution rapidly oxidizes. |
Loss on drying |
<=0.4 % Max |
Melting point |
To meet the requirement |
pH |
2.1-2.6 value |
Solubility |
Freely soluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in chloroform, in ether, and in benzene. |