(l) Ephedrine Base Anhydrous
   
Molecular Formula : C10H15NO
Molecular Weight : 165.23
CAS No. : [299-42-3]
Chemical Name :
1. (1R,2S)-2-Methylamino-1-phenyl propan-1-ol
2. Benzenemethanol, a-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]-, [R-(R*,S*)]
Specifications :
1. Description : Colourless to pale yellow, thick, viscous liquid
2. Identification : a) Infrared spectrum of sample is concordant with the reference spectrum.
b) Sample dissolved in toluene, treated with CuSO4
solution and NaOH solution shows pink colour in
toluene layer.
3. Solubility : 1 g is clearly and completely soluble in toluene
4. Specific rotation : Between - 40.3° and - 43.3° (25 mg / ml in 0.6 N HCl)
5. Related Substances : NMT 0.5 % w/w
6. Chloride : NMT 5 ppm
7. Water : NMT 0.5 %
8. Residue on ignition : NMT 0.1 %
9. Assayg : Between 99.0 % and 101.0 % (dry basis)
10. Residual solvents Diisopropyl ether contents : Not more than 2,500 ppm
Therapeutic indications : Bronchodilator
Packing : Packed in 25/50/100 kg HDPE drums under nitrogen.
Storage : Store below 25°C.