| CAS NO. 81-07-2 |
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Molecular weight: 183.18 |
| Description |
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White Power |
| Solubility |
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1. Slightly soluble in water, in
chloroform, in solvent ether. |
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2. Soluble in acetone, in boiling
water, in dilute ammonia
solution, in solution of alkali
hydroxide and in
solution of alkali carbonate |
| Melting range of Isolated Saccharin |
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226 – 230 D.C. |
| Loss on drying |
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Not more than 0.1% |
| Residue on Ignition |
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Not more than 0.2% |
| Related Substances (T.L.C.) |
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Complies |
| Arsenic |
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Not more than 2.0 p.p.m |
| Heavy Metals |
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Less than 20 ppm |
| Readily carbonisable substance |
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Complies as per IP |
| Salicylic Acid & Benzoic Acid |
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No ppt. or violet colour |
| Assay (on dried basis) |
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98 – 101% on dry basis |
