White or almost white

Crystalline powder

Very slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in (96%) ethanol and dissolves in dilute soluions of alkali hydroxides

B) Passes

A) Melting point 148 - 151°C
C) By TLC (in Gallic acid test)
D) By chemical test

Clear and not more intensity coloured than reference solution BY5

Max. 200ppm

Max. 100ppm

NMT. 25ppm

NMT. 0.5%

NMT. 0.1%

97.0 -103%

BP 2020

25 to 40°C (Room Temperature)

36 Months

Not Regulated for Transport (Non-Haz)

29182930 (GST 18%)

29182930 (GST 18%)

29182930 (GST 18%)