2. (1R,2S)-2-Methylamino-1-phenyl propan-1-ol Hydrochloride
| 1. | Description : | Colourless crystals or white crystalline powder |
| 2. | Identification : | a) Infrared spectrum of sample is concordant with
the reference spectrum. b) A solution of sample respond to the test for chloride. |
| 3. | Solubility : | Freely soluble in water and soluble in alcohol. |
| 4. | Melting range : | Between 217° and 220°C; the range between beginning and end of melting does not exceed 2°C |
| 5. | Specific rotation : | Between - 33.0° and - 35.5° ( 5 % solution in water ) |
| 6. | Acidity & alkalinity : | NMT 0.10 ml of 0.02 N H2SO4 or NMT 0.20 ml of 0.02
N NaOH solution |
| 7. | Sulfate : | Must pass the test. No turbidity develops within 10 min. |
| 8. | Ordinary impurities : | NMT 2.0 % |
| 9. | Residue on ignition : | NMT 0.1 % |
| 10. | Loss on drying : | NMT 0.5 % |
| 11. | Organic volatile impurities : | Must pass the test |
| 12. | Assay : | Between 98.0 % and 100.5 % ( dried basis ) |