| Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical properties | |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Colour | White to cream color |
| Odor | Not more than slight |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Purity | Min 99% |
| Solubility in water | 420 mg/L (at 20 °C) |
| Slightly soluble in ethanol, trifluoroacetic acid; soluble in benzene and chloroform |
|
| Molecular wt | 186.21 |
| Melting Point | 141-143 °C |
| Sulphated Ash | Not more than 0.25% |