Appearance (Colour)
White
Appearance (Form)
Crystalline compound
Solubility (Turbidity) 10% solution in Diethylether
Almost clear
Solubility (Colour) 10% solution in Diethylether
Colourless
Solubility (Turbidity) 10% solution in Chloroform
Clear
Solubility (Colour) 10% solution in Chloroform
Colourless
Assay (GC)
min. 99% (As total steroid)
Melting Point
147 - 150°C
Loss on drying
max. 0.1%
Sulphated Ash
max. 0.1%
Homogeneity by TLC
Passes test
Suitability for Cell Culture
Passes
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET) (EU/mg = IU/mg)
<0.05 EU/mg