Phenylmercuric Acetate USP
Specifications:
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Characters | It occurs as white to creamy white, crystalline powder, or small white prisms or leaflets |
| Identification
Test A
Test B
Test C
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(a) Specified test. The characteristic odor of nitrobenzene is evolved. (b) Specified test. The characteristic odor of ethyl acetate is evolved. (c) Specified test. A white precipitate is formed, which turns black when the mixture is boiled and then allowed to stand. |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and in acetone; slightly soluble in water |
| Melting range or temperature | Between 149°–153° |
| Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.2% |
| Mercuric salts and heavy metals | Specified test. The resulting precipitate shows no immediate color. |
| Polymercurated Benzene Compounds | Not more than 1.5% |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 98.0 % and not more than 100.5% of phenylmercuric acetate |
SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
