|
PHENOLPHTALEIN
BP/USP/WHITE |
| Mol.
Formula |
: |
C20H14O4 |
| Mol.
Wt |
: |
313.31 |
| Chemical Name |
: |
3,3-BIS
(4-Hydroxyphenol) Phthalide |
| Descriptions |
: |
White
or yellowish white crystalline or amorphous
Powder, odourless and tasteless |
| Solubility |
: |
Insoluble
in water, soluble in ethanol(96%) and in ether |
| Identification |
: |
Positive |
| Color
of Solution |
: |
Passes
test |
| Melting
Point |
: |
258°C
to 263°C |
| Lead |
: |
Limit
0.001% |
| Fluoran
Test |
: |
Passes |
| Sulphated
Ash |
: |
0.1
Max |
| Loss
on Drying |
: |
When
dried at 105°C to constant weight loses not more than
1.0% of its weight |
| Assay |
: |
98.0%
to 102% of C20H14O4 calculated on dried basis |
| Use |
: |
Laxative,
Cathartic |
