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EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA 10.0
4.
Reagents
4. Reagents 481 413. Buller solutions 602
Reagents standard solutions, bulfer solutions 48142. Volumetric analysis 609
1. Reagents 481 421, Primary standard: for volumetric solutions, 609
441.2 Standard solutions for limit tert 588 422. Volimetic solutions 609
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4, REAGENTS
Additional information for reagents that can only be fully
‘dentfed by a trademark or whose availability s limited may
be found in the Knowledge database othe EDQM website.
This information és giver ely to make i easier to obtain
such reagents and this does not suggest in any way tha the
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the European Pharmacopoeia Commission or the Council of
Europe. Tris therefore acceptable to use reagents from another
{source provided that they comply with the standards ofthe
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4.1. REAGENTS, STANDARD
SOLUTIONS, BUFFER SOLUTIONS
Where the name of a substance or a golution is followed by the
letir R (the whole in stalies), this indicales a reagent included
sn the following list. The specifications given for reagents do
not necessarily guarantee their quality for use in medicines,
Within the description ofeach reagent there is 7-digit
reference code in sales (for example, 1002501). This number
‘which will remain unchanged for & given reagent during
subsequent revisions of thelist, is used fo identification
purposes bythe Secretariat and users of the Pharmacopocia
fay’also find i useful, for example in the management of
reagent stocks. The description may also include a CAS
ber (Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number)
ognisable by its typical format, for example 8002-98-1.
Some ofthe reagents included i th lis ate toxic and are to be
handled in conformity with good quaity contra laboratory
Reagents in aqueous solution are prepared using water R
For ligaid chromatography, water for chromatography Rie
zed for the preparation of mobile phases when water, of an
queos solution, is one of the components, Where a reagent
‘lation i described using an expression such as hydrochloric
acid (10 g/l. HCH): the solution is prepared by an appropriate
“lution wth waler R of a more concentrated reagent solstion
specified inthis chapter: Reagent solutions used ithe limit
tert for barium, calcium and sulfates are prepared using
distied water R. Where the name ofthe solvent isnot stated,
an aqueous solution is intended.
‘The reagents and reagent solutions are to be stored in
wel closed containers. The labeling should comply with the
{elevant national legislation and international agreements.
a
4.1.1, REAGENTS
Acacia, 1000100,
See Acacia (0307).
o7/2018:40100
01/2020:40101
‘Acacia solution, 1090101
Dissolve 100 of acacia Rin 1000 ml. of water R. Stir with
A mechanial stirrer for 2h, Centrifuge at about 2000 for
30'min to obtain a clear solution.
Storage: in polyethylene containers of abot 250 ml.
capacity ata temperature of 0°C to = 20°
Acebutolol hydrochloride, 1148500, (34381-68-5
See Acebutoll hydrochloride (0872)
Acetal. CH,,0,. (Mf, 1182), 1112300. (105-57.
‘Acetaldchyde diethyl acetal. 11-Disthoxyethane,
Clear, colourless, volatile Liquid, miscible with wate
«ethanol (96 percent),
3}: abou 0.824
13 about 1.382
bp: about 108 °C
Acetaldehyde.
Fthanal,
(Clear, colourless flammable liguid, miscible with water and
with ethanol (95 percent).
show 0.788
4, Reagent
10 (M, 44.1). 1000200. (75-07-0)
ng: about 1.332,
bp about 21°C.
‘Acctaldchyde ammonia trimer trihydrate
CuH,.N, 310. (Mf, 183.3). 1133500. [58082-80-5]
2.46: Trimelbylbexa
Content: minimum 95.0 per cent
Golourless or white or pale yellow crystals or powder
mp: 95°C t0 97 °C.
Aztay, Dissolve 0.900 g in water Rand dilute to 50.0 ml.
‘with the same solvent. Titrate with 1 M Iydrochioric acid
Aetermining the end-point potentiometically (2.220)
inl. of 1 M hydrochloric acid is equivalent lo 61,08 mg of
CH.N,3H,0.
‘Acetic acid, anhydrous. C.H,0, (M, 60.1). 1000300,
{ot-19-7]
Content: minimum 99.6 percent m/m of C,11,0,
Colourless liquid ox white or almost white, shining, fern like
czystals, mize with o very soluble in water, in ethanol
(95 per cent. in glycerl (85 per cent), and in most fatty and
cseential ol
38: 1.052 wo 1.058,
bp: 117 °C @ 119°C.
‘A 100 gil solution is strongly aed (22.4)
‘5 g/l-soluion neutralised with dilute animonia R2 gives
reaction (b) of acetates (23.
Freezing point (2.2.18)
Water (2.5.12): maximum 04 per cent fhe water content
fs more than 04 per cent it may be adjusted by adding the
calculated amount of acetic anhydride R
Storage: protected from light,
inimum 15.8 °C
‘Acetic acid, glacial. CJH,0,, (M, 60.1). 1000400, (88-19-7]
See Acetic acid, glacial (0590)
‘Acetic acid, 1090401
Content: 290 gi. to 310 gil. of CHO, (6, 60.1)
Dilute 30 g of glacial acetic acid to 100 ml. with water R
Acetic acid, dilute, 1000402
Content: 115 gil. to 125 gil. of CHO, (M, 80.1)
Dilute 12 g of glacial acetic acid to 100 ml. with water R
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EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA 100
‘Acetic acd, dilute RI. 1000403,
Content: 57.5 g/L to 62.5 g/L (M, 60.1)
Dilute 6 g of glacial acetic acid to 100 mi with water R
Acetic anhydride. C,11,0,. (M, 102.1). 1000500. (108-24-7),
Content; minienuma 97.0 per cent mim of CHO,
Clear, colourless liquid
bp: 136°C to 142°C.
Astay, Dissolve 2.00 gin 50,0 ml. of 1 M sodium hydroxide
ina ground glass-toppered flak and boil under s reflex
condenser for Lh Tittle with 1 M hydrochloric acid using
105 mil. of phenolphthatein solution Ras indicator. Calculate
the number of miliitres of 1M sodium hydroxide required
for 1 g(n). Dissolve 200 g in 20 mi. of cyclohexane Rin
a grosind glass stoppered flask, cool in ice and add a cold
fixture of 10m. of aniline R and 20 ml. of eclohexane R. Boil
the mixtare under a reflux condenser for 1 h, add 50.0 ml. of
IM sodium hydroxide and shake vigorously. Titra with 1M
Iaydrochlorie aid, using 05 mol of phenolphthalen solution R
abindicator Calculate the nuraber of mililitres of 1M sodium
hydroxide required for 1 g(n). Calculate the percentage of
CLO, from the following expression.
102(n—m,)
Acetic anhydride solution RI. 1000501
Dissolve 25.0 mi of acetic anhyride R in anhydrous
pyridine Rand dilate to 100.0 mL with the same solvent
Storage; protected from light and at
Acetic anhydride - sulfuric acid solution. 1000502,
Carefully mix 5 ml. of acetic anhydride R with § ral. of
sulfuric acid R. Add Gropwise and with cooling to 50 ml. of
‘anhydrous ethanol R
Prepare immediately before use
Acetone, 1900600. [67-64-1}
See Acetone (0872),
Acetonitrile. ¢,
cyanide. B
Clear, coloures liquid, miseible with water, with acetone and
with methanol.
a3: about 0.78.
LN. (M, 41.08). 1000700, (75-05-8]. Methyl
thanensinle
13! about 1.344
‘A100 gf solution is neutral to tus paper.
Disilaton range (2.211). Not es than 95 pe cent dats
Between 80 “Cand
conte used in spectrophotometry comple withthe
felloming ettonal est.
“Absorbance (22.25): maximum 0.0 fom 255 nam to 420m,
determined Weing water Ras compensation gui.
Acetonitrile for chromatography. 1900701
See Acetonitrile R
“Acetonitrile used in chromatography complies with the
following additional tet.
Absorbance (2.2.25): maximum 0,01 at 240 nm and higher
‘wavelengths, determined using water R as compensation
guid
Content (2228): minimum 99.8 per cent
Acetonitrile RI. 1000702,
‘Complies with the requirements prescribed for acetonitrile R
and with the following additional requirements
Content: minimum 99.9 percent
Absorbance (2225): maximum 0.10, determined at 200 am.
‘using water Ras the compensation higsid
‘Acetoxyvalerenic acid. Cy 11,0, (M, 292.4). 1165800.
[81397 67°3]. (2B) 3-((ARSASTR7aR) 1-(Acctyloxy)
5,7 dimethyl 2,45,6,7,Pachexabydro-LHTnden-t-j]-2-
smethylprop-2-enoic acid,
Colourless or ple yellow viscous oi
Absorbance (2.2.25). 4 solution in methanol R shows an
Absorption maximum at abou 216 nm.
Acetylacetamide. C4I,NO,. (M, 101.1), 1102600
(5977-140) 3-Oxobutanamide
mp: 53°C to 56°C.
Acetylacetone. €.11,0,, (M, 100.1). 1000800, {123-546
2a Pentanedione.
CColousless or slighty yellow, easly flammable kigud, freely
soluble in water, miscible with acetone, with ethanl (96 per
cent) and with glacial aedc aid
nbs 145210 1.453,
bp: 138°C to 140 °C.
Acetylacetone reagent RI. 1000901
To 100 mL. of ammonium acetate slution R add 0.2 mal. of
acetylactone R
Acetylacetone reagent R2, 1000302,
Disgolve 0.2 mal. of aetylactone R, 3 mb of glacal aceite
‘acid Rand 25 g of amsmonsuyn acetate Rin water Rand
dilute to 100 mi with the ame solvent,
N-Acetyl-e-caprolactam. CyH,.NO,, (Mf, 155.2). 1102700
[188-91-1) NAcetythexane-¢-lactam,
CColourless liquid. miscible with anbydrous ethanol
AB: about 1.100
13s about 1.489,
bp: about 135°C
‘Acetyl chloride. C,H,CIO. (M, 78.5), 1000800. [75-365].
Clear, colourless liquid, Lammable, decomposes in contact
swith water and with ethanol (86 per cent, miscible with
cthylene chloride
13: abowt 1.10.
Distllaon range (2.2.11). Not less than 95 per cent distils
between 49 °C and §3 °C
Acetylcholine chloride, €,11,CINO,,(M, 181.7). 1001000.
{60-31-1)
Crystalline pveder, very soluble in cold water and in ethanol
(5 per cent) Tedecomposes in hot water and in alkalis,
Storage: at = 20 °C,
Acetylene. CH, (3, 2604). 1199800. [74-86-2]. Bdhyne
Content: miniostmn 99.0 percent VV.
Acetyleugenol. C.H,,0, (M2062). 1100700, [93-28
2-Methoxy-1-(2-prepenyl)phenylacetate
Yellow coloured, oily liquid, practically inscluble in water,
freely soluble in ethanol (96 per cent)
pes about 1.522
bp: 281 °C to 282°C.
Acetyleugenal uzed in gas chromatography complies with the
following additional tex.
‘Assay. Gas chromatography (2.2 28) as prescribed in the
‘monograph Clove eil (1032).
Test solution. The substance tobe examined
Content: minimum 980 per cent, calculated by the
pormalistion procedure
N-Acetylglucosamine, C,H, NO, (M,221.2). 1133600
[7512°17-6]. 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy'-glucopyranose
‘mp: about 202 °C
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Acetyl-11-beto-p-boswellic acid. C,.11,0,. (M, 512.7)
41167700. [67418-61'9}. 3a-(Acetyloxy)-11-oxours-12-en-24
ic acid, (48)-3a-(Acetyloxy)-Il-oxouts-12-en-25-01¢ acid
White o almost white poveder, insoluble in water, seluble in
acetone, in ankydrous ethanol end in methanol
271 -C 074°C,
eyl-L-keto-B-baswellic aid used in liquid chromatography
complies with the following additional test.
‘Assay. Ligaid chromatography (2229) as prescribed inthe
monograph on Indian frankincense (2310).
Content: minimum 90 per cent, calculated by the
ormalistion procedure
N-Acctylncuraminie acid. Cl,
S146), O Sialic acid
White of almost white acicular crystals, soluble i water and
in methanol, slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, practically
insoluble in sectone
[eB about ~ 36, deter
sp: about 186 °C, with decomposition
NO, (M, 3083). 1001100.
xed om 10 g/L solution,
N-Acetyltryptophan. C,,H.N,O, (M, 246.3). 1102800,
{218-34-4) 2-Acctylamino'S-{indol-3-yl)propanoic acd
White or almost white powder or colourless crystals sighlly
soluble in water dissolves in dilute solutions of alkal
bydroxides
mp: about 205
“Assay. Ligaid chromatography (2229) as prescribed in the
monograph Tryptophan (1272),
Test solution. Dissolve 10.0 mg in a mixture of 10 volumes
of acetonitrile Rand 90 volumes of water Rand dilute to
100.0 ml. with the same mixture of solvents
Content: minimum 99.0 per cent, calculated by the
normalisation procedure
Acetyltyrosine ethyl ester CyH,,NO,H,O. (M, 2693)
1001200. (36546-50-6], N-Aceiy!"-tyrosine ethyl
ster monehydrate. Edy] (S)-2-acetamido-3-(
bydroxyphenyl)propionate monohydrate
White or almost white, crystalline powder suitable for the
assay of chymotrypsin
[a9 +21 to +25, determined on a 10 g/L. solution in ethanol
(88 per cent) R
‘A: 60 to 6, determined a 278 nm in ethanol (9 per
enh
Acetyltyrosine ethyl ester, 0.2 M. 1001201
Dissolve 0.54 g of aceylironine etl exter Rin ethanol
(96 per cent) Rand dilate to 10,0 ma withthe same solvent
Acid blue 83. C,11,.N,NaO,S,, (M, 826), 1012200.
i108 59 2]
Colour Index No. 42660,
Brilliant blue. Coomassie briliant blue R250,
Brown powder insoluble in cold water, slightly soluble in
boiling water and in anhydrous ethanol, soluble in eulfuric
acid, glacial acetic acd and in dilute eolstions of alkali
hydroxides
Acid blue 90, C,11,N,Na0,S,. (M, #54). 1001300.
[6104-581].
Colour Index No. 4265.
Sodium [4-{[4 [(a-ethoxyphenyD)aminolphenyll{4-ethyD(3
sulfonatobenzyD)amino|phenyllmethyleneleycla-hexs-2,
ien-1-ylidene(ehyl)-(3-sulfonatebenzyl)ammonium
‘A dark brown powder, with a violet sheen and some particles
having a metalic Tusre, soluble in water and in anhydrous
thane
1 gtete than S00, determined 577 nm in 4 001g
{cltion in buffer soletion pit 7.0 and eaeuated with
fetrence tothe died substance
ess om drying (22.32) maxinum 59 per cen, determined
on 0300 gy drying in an ovens 103°C
Acid blue 92, €,18,.N,Na,O,S, (M, 686). 1001400.
{3861-732}
Colour Index No. 15380
Coomassie be. Anazolene sodium. Trisodium &-bydroxy-4
(phenjlamino)azonaphthalene’3,5°6-teisulfonate
Dark blue crystals, soluble in wate, ip acetone and in ethylene
lycol monoethylther, slightly soluble in ethanol (95 per
ent).
‘Acid blue 92 solution. 1001404
Disgolve 0.5 g of acid blue 92 Rin a mixture of 10 mL of
lacal acetic acid, 45 ra. of ethanol (95 percent) Rand
45 mb of water R
Acid blue 93. C11,.NN3,0,S,. (9, 800), 1134200,
[28983-56-4
Colour Index No. 42780.
‘Methyl blue. Perrier Bue,
Mixture of triphenglrosaniline di- and
‘wiphenylpararosaniline
Dark blue povrder.
Cotour change: pH 9.4 to pit 14.0,
4, Reagent
sulfonate and of
‘Acid blue 93 solution, 1134201
Dissolve 0.2 g of avid blue 93 Rin water R and dilute to
100 mal. with the same solvent
«al-Acid- glycoprotein silica gel for chi
1148700.
A very finely divided silica get for chromatography consisting
of spherical particles costed with al-acd glycoprotein,
Acrylamide. C\H.NO, (M, 71.1), 1001500, (79-06-1]
Propensmide,
CColousless or white fakes oF a white or almost white,
cexystalline powder, very soluble in water and in methanol,
ffedly soluble in anhydrous ethancl.
mp: about 84°C
separation,
130 per cent acrylamide/bisacrylamide (29:1) solution.
1001501
Prepare a solution containing 290 g of acrylamide Rand
10 g of methylenebisacrylamide R per ite of water R. Fite.
rylamide/bisacrylamide (36.5:) solution
30 per cent
1001502,
Prepate a solution containing 292 g of acrylamide Rand & g
‘of metylenebisacrylamide R perlite of water R, Pte.
Acrylic acid. CHO, (M, 72.1). 1133700, (79-10-7)
Prop-2-enoic acid. Vinylformic aid.
Content: minimum 99 per cent
kis stabilised with 0.02 per ent of hydroquinone monomethy!
ether
Corrosive liquid, miscible with water and cthanol (96 per
cent) Itpoljmerises readily in the presence of oxygen,
a3}: about 1.05.
nif? about 1.421
Actein, Cy H,.O,, (M, 677). 1181500, (18642-46-9
(23R.24R,255:368).38-(B-p-Xylopyranosylexy)
169.23:23,26:24,25.tiepoxy 26 hydroxy 8,19 cycolanostan.
128 yl acetate
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EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA 100
Acteoside. Cyl1,O,, (M, 6246). 1145100.
(1276-17 3}, 2-(34 Dibydeoxyphenylethyl
3-0-(6-deony-a-t-mannopyranosy)-4-O-((2E)-3
(at dihydeoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl)-B-b-glucopyranoside
Verbascoside
Light yellowish powder, freely soluble in water and in
andl
about 140°C, with decomposition
‘Adamantane. Cyl (OM, 1362). 1181600, [281-23-2],
fyelo[3 3.1.1 }decane,
abot 270°C.
Adenine, 1172800, (73-24
See Adenine (0800).
Adenosine. CyHyX,0,. (M, 267.2). 1001600. (58-61-7]
6 Amino 9B D-nibofuranosyl S17 purine.
White or almost white, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in
water, practically inseluble in acetone and in ethanol (96 per
cent), Iedissolves in dite solutions of aids
sp: about 234
Aipic acid. €,11,0,.(M, 1461). 1095600. [124-049]
Prisms, freely soluble in methanol, soluble in acetone,
practically inzoluble in light petroleum.
about 152
Adrenaline. €.11,.NO,.(M, 1832). 1155000. (51-43-4
GR) 1.6.¢ Dibydeoxypheny)-2-(methylamino ethanol
448) 1 hydrony 2 Unetbylamino}ethylbenzene 12 diol
White or almost white powder, gradvaly becoming brown on
fxposute to lght and at, very lightly seluble in water and
in cthanol (96 pr cent), inscluble in seston. Ie dsolve in
dive solitons of mineral acids and lla hydroides.
tmp: about 215°C
Adrenalone hydrochloride.
(nethylamino)ethanone hyrochlorde. 34” Dihydoxy 2
(methylamsino)acctephenone hydrochloride
Pale yellow crystals, freely sole in water, soluble in ethanol
(86 per cen)
about 244°C.
‘Acsein. 1001700, [6805-410]
A mixture of related saponins oblained fr
‘Aesculus hippocastanuam L
ine, almost white or slightly reddish or yellowish, ami
Chromatography. Thin layer chromatography (2.227)
Test solution. Dissolve 10 mg of aescin Rip ethanol (70 per
cent V/V) Rand dilute to 10m saith the same elven
Plate: TLC silica ge plate R
Mobile phase: the upper layer of a mixture of 10 volumes of
lacal acetic aid R40 volurses of water R and 50 volumes
of butanol R
“Application: 20. ofthe tet solution as bande of 20 mm by
3mm,
Development: over a pth of 12 cm
Drying: at 100-105 °.
Detection: spray with about 10 mL of anisaldehyde solution R
‘plate 200 mm square and heat again at 100-105 °C.
Results the chromatogram shows a principal band with an Ry
of about 0.4,
1 seed of
Aflatoxin B,- C11,,0,. (Mf, 12.3). 1166000
162.65-8} (628,935) 4 ethoxy. 2,363,88tetrahydro
eyelopentalelturo{s".2°4.5}urol2,3-Al[LJbenzopyrat- 1,11
White or fain yellow crystals
‘Agarose/cross-linked polyacrylamide. 1002200.
‘Agarose trapped within a crot-linked polyacrylamide
ietwork; ti used forthe separation of globular protein with
felative molecular masses of 2 10°10 35 x 10%
‘Agarose-DEAE for ion-exchange chromatography.
1002100. (57407-08-6
Crosslinked sgarote rubstituted with diethyleminocthyl
groups, presented as beads,
Agarose for chromatography. 1001800, [9012-36-6]
Swollen beads 60:140 jm in diameter presented as a4 per
cent suspension in water R.
‘Used in size-exclusion chromatography forthe separation of,
proteins with relative molecular masses of 6 10°10 20% 10°
dof polysaccharides with relative molecular mastes of
3x10" 5x10
Agarose for chromatography, cross-linked, 1001900.
{e1870.08-9)
Prepared from agarose by reaction with 2,3-dibromepropancl
in strongly alkaline conditions
Tt occurs as swollen beads 60-140 um in diameter and is
presented as a 4 percent euspension in water R
‘Used in size-exclusion chromatography forthe separation of
proteins with relative molecular arses of 6 10° to 20 10°
nd of polysaccharides with relative molecular masses of
Sx 10"to 3% 10"
Agarose for chromatography, cross-linked RI. 1001901
{65089-78-8)
Prepared for agarose by reaction with 23-dibromopropanel in
strongly alkaline conditions
1 occurs as swollen beads 60-140 um in diameter and is
presented as a4 per cent euspension in water R
Used in size-exclusion chromatography for the separation of
proteins with relative molecular matics of 7 10°10 40 10°
nd of polysaccharides with relative molecular masses of
Tic 0"t0 2 10"
Agarose for electrophoresis. 1002000. [9012-36-6
‘A neutral, linear polysaccharide, the main component of
‘which ie derived from agar
‘White or almost white powder, practically insoluble in cold
water, ery slightly soluble in hat water,
Agnuside. C.H..0,. (M, 466.4), 1162000,
(11027-63-7)" (1S 4aSR,SR5,7aRS)-5-Hydrony
7 [[(4hydroxybenzoyl)oxy}methyl}-145,70
tetrabydrocyclopentafejpyran-1-jl P--giveapyranoside
White o almost white crystal,
Ai, hydrocarbon-free. 118870.
Complies with the requirements presribed forthe
monograph Medicinal air (1238) withthe following additional
requirement
Hydrocarbons: maxiowum 5 ppm V/V, caleulated as CH,
Alanine, 1102900. [36-41-71
See Alanine (0752)
B-Alanine. 1004500, (107-95-9
See J-aminopropionic acid R
Albumin, bovine. 1002300, [9048-46-8)
Bovine serum albumin containing about 96 per cent.
‘White to light brownish-yellow powder.
Water (25.12)- maximum 3,0 per cet, determined on 0.800 g,
Allumin, bovine RI, 1183500, [9048-468
Bovine serum albumin containing about 96 per cent.
White or light brownish yellow powder
protein
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Albumin, human. 1133800.
‘Human serum albumin containing not less than 96 percent
of albumin,
Albumin solution, human. 1002400. [9048-46-8]
See Huan albumin solution (0285)
Albumin solution, buman Ri, 1002401
Dilute human albunnin solution R with a9 gil. solution of
soudura chloride R toa concentration oft gil of protein
‘Adjust the pH to 3.5-4.5 with glacial acetie acid
Alcohol, 1002500. [64-17-5)
See Ethanol (96 percent) R
Alcohol (x percent V/V). 1002502.
See Ethanol (x per cent VIV)
Alcohol, adehyde-free. 1002501
‘Mix 1200 mL of ethanol (96 percent) Rwith 5 mL of a
400 git solution of silver nttate R and 10 mL oft cooled
'500 g/L solution of potassium hydroxide R Shake, allow to
stand for a few days and filter. Dist the Slate immediately
before use
Aldehyde dehydrogenase, 1103000.
Enzyme obtained from baker's yeast which oxidicet
acetaldehyde to aceic acid in the preeence of
icolinamide adenine dinudeotide, potassium salle
and thiol, at pH 8.0,
Aldehyde dehydrogenase solution. 1103001.
Dissolve in water R a quantity of aldehyde dehydrogenase R,
‘equivalent :0 70 unit and dite to 10 ml. with the same
solvent
This solution is stable for # hat °C.
cl, (M, 3648). 1123100, [308-00-2]
bp: about 145 °C
sp: about 104°,
A suitable certified reference solution (10 ng/u in
cyclohexane) may be used.
Aleuritic acid. CyH,.0,, (M, 3044). 1095700, [533-87-9]
(ORS 108R)-9,10,16-Tribydroxyhexadecanoie acid
White or almost white powder, greasy tothe touch, soluble
sa methanol
sp: about 101
Alizarin S.,.H,Na0,S.H,0. (6,360.3) 1002600. (130-22-3)
Sebltz No. 1145.
Colour Index No. 58005
Sodium 12-dikydroxyanthraquinone-3-su
monohydrate. Sodium 3,4-dibydrony-8,10-dioxo-9,10
hydroanthracene-2-sulfonate monohydrate
COrange-yellow povrder, rely soluble in water and in ethane!
(98 per eens)
Alizarin § solution, 1002601
AL gil sal
Test for sensitivity Walizarin § solution is used fr the
standardisation of 005 M barium perchlorate, i shows
4 colour change from yellow to orange-red when iis
Tested according tothe standardisation of 0.05 M barius
perchlorate
Colour change: pH 3.7 (yellow) to plt 52 (viol
Aloe emodin, C10, (M, 270.2). 1188800. [481-721].
1,8-Dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymetbylJanthracene-9,10-dione
1.8-Dihydeoxy-5-(hydroxymethyl}anthraguinone
don ofalizarin $ R
Alovadine. Cyll)FN,0,.(M, 2442). 1185490, [25526-93-6]
1-{GR4S3R)-4-Flooro:5-(hydeoxymethy!)etrahydrofuran
2-yl-5-methyipyrimidine-24(L71,2)-done,
Huorodeexythymidine, 5” Deoxy-¥-fvorothymidine.
tent: minimum 95 percent.
Colourless crystals
Aluminium. Al (A,26.98). 1118200. [7428-80.5].
‘White or almost white, malleable, exible, bluish meta.
avalable as bars, sels, powder, strips or wire. In mois air an
‘oxide lm forms which protects the metal from corrosion,
‘Analytical grade
Aluminium chloride. AICI, 612.0. (M, 241.4. 1002700.
(7784-13-6) Aluminium chloride hexahydrate
Content: minimum 98.0 percent of AICI, 61,0.
‘White or slightly yellowish, crystalline povedes, hygroscopic,
freely soluble in water and in ethanol (85 per cent)
Storage: sn an siptight container,
Aluminium chloride reagent. 1002702
Dissolve 20 g of alumsiniuns chloride Rin 100 mi of a5 per
‘ent V/V solition of glacial acetic acid Rin methanol R
4, Reagent
‘Aluminium chloride solution, 100270.
Diseove 65.0 g of aluminium chloride Rin water R and
‘ilu to 100 ml. with the same solvent, Ada 05 g of
‘activated charcoal R, si for 10 ai, filer and add to the
filate, with continuous sting, sufficient of a 10 g/L
solution of sodium hydroxide (about 60 mL) to adjust
the pH t about 15.
Aluminium aiteate, AI(NO,),9H,0. (M, 375.1}, 1002800.
(778427 2}. Aluminium nitate nonahydrate
Cysts, dliquescent, very soluble in water and ethanol
(6 per cent) very slightly soluble in acetone
Storage: in an airtight container,
Aluminium oxide, anhydrous, 1002900. (1344.28-1]
‘Aluminium oxide, consisting of y-ALO, dehydrated and
sctivated by heat ieatment
article sce: 75 unto 150 ym.
‘Aluminium oxide, basic. 1118300
'A basic grade of anhydrous aluminium oxide R suitable for
‘column chromatography.
‘pH(22.3). Shake 1 g with 10 ml of carbon dioxidefree
water Rfor 5 min. The pH ofthe suspension is 9 to 10.
Aluminium oxide for chromatography, deactivated.
1188900.
‘Aluminum oxide suitably deactivated forthe separation and
{election of traces of polar hydrocarbons, wath porous layer
‘open tubular (PLOT) desiga.
Aluminium oxide, neutral. 1118400.
See Aluminium oxide, hydrated (0311),
Aluminium potassium sulfate. 1003000, (7784-249)
See Alun: (0008)
Aluminium test strip, 1199500,
‘Commercially available test sri forthe determination of
sluminium in aqueous solvents a¢ level below 5 ppm,
Americium-243 spiking solution. 1167500,
Contains 50 Ba/l. Am and a 134 mg. solution of lanthanuoe
chloride heptahy rate R in 103 g/L solution of hydrochloric
cid B
‘Amido black 108, C,,.N.NA,0,S, (M, 617), 1003100,
{hos4-8-3).
Schultz No, 298
Colour Index No, 20470,
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aALA. Reagents
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Disodium 5-amino-s-hydroxy-6-[(4-nitrophenyi}szo]-3
(phenylazo)naphthalene 2,7 disulfonae,
ask brown to black powder, sparingly soluble in water,
soluble in ethanol (96 per cen).
‘Amido black 108 solution, 1903101
AS giL-solution of amido black 108 R in a mixture of
10 volumes of acetic acid R and 90 volumes of meth
Aminoazobenzene. C,11,.Ny (M, 1972). 1003200.
60-093}.
Colous Index No. 11000
4-(Phenylazo)aniline
Brownish yellow needles with a Sluish tinge, slightly soluble
tn wale, feey Soluble in ethanel (96 per cent).
sp: about 128 °C
2-Aminobenzoie acid. CH.NO,. (3,137.1), 1008400,
{1s-92-3]- Antheanlic acid
‘A white or pale-yllow, crystalline powder, sparingly soluble
tn cold water freely soluble in hot wate, in ethanol (86 per
cent) and in glyerol, Solutions in ethanol (96 percent) or in
ether and, paruculaly, in glycerol show a viele uoreseence
show 145“
3-Aminobenzoic acid. CH,NO,
{98-05-8}
White or almost white crystals, An aqueous sletion torns
brown on standing in aie
sp: about 174 °C,
Storage: in an airtight cont
4-Aminobensoic acid. GHNO,
{is0-13 of
White or almost whit, crystalline powder, sigh soluble
in water, rely slube in anol per cen, practically
ucluble in ight petroleum.
mp: about 187°C
Chromatography. "Thin layer chromatography (2.2.27) a8
preserbed inthe monograph Procaine hy achive 0050)
the chromatogram shows only one prinlpl spot
Storage: protected from light
4-Aminobenzoic acid solution. 1003301
Dissolve 1g of 4-aminobenzoic acid Rin a mixtore of 18 ml.
of anhyurous acetic acid R, 20:1 of water Rand 1 mal of
‘phosphoric acid R. Immediately before use, mix 2 volumes
ff the solution with 3 volumes af acetone R
N-(4-Aminobenzoyl)-1-glutamic acid.
(ha 2663). 1111708 ahi 301) ADGA SI
‘Aminobenzoyl)aminolpentanedioic acid,
White or almost whit, crystalline powder,
sp: about 175 °C, with decomposition.
4-Aminobutanoic acid. C,,NO,. (M, 108.1). 1123200.
{56-12-2], y-Aminebutyric add. GABA.
Leaflets from methanol and ether, needles from water and
ethanol (96 per cent), Freely soluble in wate, practically,
insoluble or slightly soluble in other solvent.
sp: about 202 °C (decreases on rapid heating)
Aminobutanol. C,H,NO. (Mf, 89.1), 1003500. [5856-63-3].
Aminochlorobenzophenone, C,,ih,CINO. (M, 231.7)
1003600, [719-59°5].2-Amino-5'chlorobenzaphenone
Yells, crystalline powder, practically insoluble im wate, freely
soluble in acetone, soluble in ethanol (95 percent)
p> about 97 °C
Content: minimum 95.0 per eent
Storage: protected from light
4-Aminofolic acid. C,1,N,O, (M, 440.4). 1163700.
(54-62-6), (25)-2-{(-[{.4-Diaminopterdin-6-
'methyljamino]benzoyljamino|pentanedioic acd
N-(4-[(0.4-Diaminopteridin-6-ymethyllaminolbenzoyl]-1-
lutumic acid. Aminopterine
Yellowish powder.
mp: about 230
6-Aminohexanoic acid,
[60-32-2]
CColousless crystals, esl soluble in water, sparingly soluble
sn methanol, practically insoluble sn anhydrous ethanol
mp: about 205 °C
Clty NO,, (M, 1312}. 1103100.
Aminohippuric acid (194.2). 1003700
[61-78-9]. (4-Aminobenzamido)acetic acid
‘White or almost white powder. sparingly soluble in water,
soluble in ethanol (86 per cent)
mp: about 200 °C
Aminohippuric acid reagent. 1003701
Disgolve 3 g of phthalic aid R and 03 g of aminokippurie
acid Rin ethanol (96 per cent) Rand dilute to 100 mk. with
the same solvent,
Aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonie acid. C,H,NOS.
(af, 239.3). 1112400. (116-632). 4-Amino->
bbydvoxynaphthalene-L-sulfonic acid.
‘White or grey needles, turning pink on exposure to light,
especially when moist practieally insoluble in water and in
ethanol (96 percent), soluble in solutions of alkali hydroxides
nd in hot solutions of sodium metabisulate,
Storage: protected from ight,
Aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acid solution
12401,
Mix 5.0 g of anhydrous sodium sulfite R with
943 g of sodium hydrogensulfite Rand 07 g of
amsinohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic aid R. Dissolve 15 g of
the mixture in water Rand dilute to 10.0 mL. with the same
solvent, Prepare the solution dally.
‘i Aminoindanol, C,15,NO. (M, 149.2). 1168300.
[126456-48-7)- (15.28)-1"Amino 2.3 dibyéro 1H inden 2-0
(Q)-cis1-Aminoindan-2-0l
Content: minimum 98.0 per cent (sum of enantiomers,
determined by gas chromatography)
cf: ~ 69 to ~ 59, determined on 2 g/L solution in
®
chloroform R.
mp: 118
122°C,
Aminomethylalizarindiacetic acid. C,11,.NO,211,0.
(4,421.4), 1003900, [3952-78-1]. 2.2 [(.4-dihydroxy.
anthraquinon-3-yl)methylenenitelo}diacetic acid dibydeate
Alizarin complexone dihydrate
Fine, pale brownish-yellow or orange-brown powder,
‘wate, soluble in solutions of alkali
mp: about 185 °C
Loss om drying (22.32): maximum 10.0 per cent, determined
fon 1000 g
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Aminometbylalizarindiacetic acid reagent, 1003901
Solution A, Dissolve 0.36 gof cereus nitrate Rin water R
and dilute to 50 mal. with the same solvent
Solution B. Suspend 0.7 g of aminomethylalizarindiacetc
‘acid Rin 50 ml. of waterR, Dissolve with the aid of about
0.25 mL of concentrated ammonia R, add 0.25 ml. of lacie
‘etic acid R and dite to 100 a with water R
lution C, Disslve 6g of sodium acetate Rin $0 ml. of
water R,add 115 mb. of glacial acetic acid R and dite to
100 ml. with water R.
"To 33 ml. of acetone R add 6.8 mL. of toluion C, 1.0 mb of
solution B and 1,0 mal. of solution A and dilute to 30 aL
with water &
Test for sensitivity, To 1.0 ml. of fluoride standard solution
(10 ppm F) R add 19.0 mL of water R and 5.0 ma the
aminomethylaizarindiactie acid reagent. After 20 in,
the solution assumes a blue colour
Storage: se within 5 aye,
Aminomethylalizarindiacetic acid solution. 1003902,
Dissolve 0.192 g of aminomethylabizarindiacetic acid R
{in 6 rl. of freshly prepared 1 M sodiwy hydroxide. Add
750 ml of water Re 25 ml. of sucinate bugfer elution
plLL6 R and, droporise, 0.5 M hydrochloric avid wnt the
‘colour changes from violet red to yellow (plT 45 to 3). Add
100 mt. af acetone R and diate to 1000 ma. with water R
4-Aminomethylbenzoie acid.
1167800. (56-1-7.
“HNO, (M, 181.2),
Aminonitrobenzophenone. C,H.N,0,. (M, 2422)
1004000. [1775-8547], 2-Amino”s-nittobenzophen:
‘allow, crystalline powder, practically incoluble in water,
soluble in tetrahydrofuran, sighly soluble in methanol
sp? about 160 °C
Aj: 690 to 720, determined al 253 am using a 001 g/L
olution in methanol R
6-Aminopenicillanie acid. C,11,.N,O\S. (4,216.3). 1162100.
551. 16-6) (25,5R,6R)-6-Amino'3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia
Fazabieyelo[3.2 0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
Appearance: white or almost white powder:
mp: about 205
with decomposition
Aminophenazone. C,!1,.N,O. (2313). 1133900. [58-15-1]
4 (Dimethylamino}-15 dimethyl 2-phenyl-1.2-dihydro. 3H
pyrazol Sone
White or almost whit, crystalline powder or colourless
crystals, seluble in water, Heely soluble in ethanol (86 per
een.
host 108°C.
2-Aminophenol. C1,NO. (M, 109.1). 1147500. [95-55-6]
Pale yellowish-brovwn exytals which rapidly become brown,
sparingly soluble in wate, soluble in ethanel (96 per cen.
about 172°C.
Storage: i an actght container, protected from light.
3-Aminophenol. C,,NO. (Mf, 109.1). 147600, [391-27-5)
Pale yellowish-brovn crystals, sparingly soluble in wat
rps about 122 °C,
4-Aminophenol. C1LNO. (, 109.1), 1004300, (123.308
Content: mintonur 95 per ce
White ot slightly coloured, erytalline powder, becoming
coloured on exporure to air and light, sparingly soluble in
water, soluble in anhydrous ethanol
host 186°C, ith decomposition
Storage: protected from light
Aminopolyether. Cy1l,.N,0,, (M, 376.5). 1112500,
[23978-09-8]. 47,13,16,31,24‘hexzoxa-1 20
diazabicyclo(a.8.s)hexacosane
mp: 70°C to 73°C.
3-Aminopropanol. C.1i,NO, (M, 75.1). 1004400, [156-
3-Aminopropan-L-ol. Propanclamine
(Clear, colourless, viscous liquid.
2}: about 099,
133; about 1.461
amp: about 11°
3-Aminopropionic seid. C,H.NO,,(M, 89.1), 1094500
{107-959} prAlanine
Content: nim 99 per cent
White o almost white crystalline powder, rey solble in
water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent), practically
insoluble in acetone,
‘mp: shout 200 °C, with decomposition,
Aminopyrazolone. Cy 11,.N,O. (3,203.2). 1004600.
[33-07-8]. 4-Amino-23-dimethyl- phenylpyrazolin-5-one
Light-yellow needles or powder sparingly soluble in water,
freely soluble im ethanol (96 per cent)
mp: about 108 °C
4, Reagent
Aminopyrazolone solution. 1004601
AL gif. solution of aminopyrazolone Rin bufir solution
pHSDR
3-Aminosalicylic acid. C.1L.NO,. (M, 153.1). 1183600.
[570-23-0}, 3 Amino-2 hydeoxybenzose acd
mp: about 240 °C
Slighlly soluble in water.
4: Aminosalicyli acid. C,H,NO,, (M, 153.1), 1183700,
[65-19-6], 4-Amino-2-hydroxyhenzoic acid
White or almost white, bulky powder, slighty soluble in water,
soluble in ethanol (96 percent), in dilute nitric acid and in
odium hydroxide. It darkens on exposure to air and light
mp: 135°C to 15°C,
Storage: ata temperature not exceeding 30 °C, in an airtight
container, protected from light
Ammonia, concentrated. 1004700,
See Concentrate ansmonia solution (0877)
Ammonia, 1004701
Content: 370 gil to 380 gil of NH, (M, 17.03)
Dilute 67 g of concentrated ammonia R to 100 mL with
water R
AB. 9.931 19 0934
When used inthe ts for iron, ammonia R complies with
the following additional requirement. Evaporate 5 ml. of
ammonia to dryness on a water-bath, add 10 ml. of water R
2m. of «200 g/L solution of citric acd monohydrate R
and 0.1 mi of thioglycolic acid R. Make alkaline by adding
manonia Band dilute to 20 ra. with water R.No pink
colour develops
Storage: protected feom atmospheric carbon dioxide, at a
temperature below 20 °C
Ammonia, dilute RI. 1004702.
Content: 100 gi. to 104 gil of NH, (M, 17.03).
Dilute 41 of concentrated ammonia R to 100 ml. with
water
Ammonia, dilute R2. 1004703
Content: 33 g/L to 35 g/L of NH, (M, 17.03).
Dilute 14g of concentrated ammonia R (o 100 mL with
water R
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Ammonia, dilute R3. 1004704
6 g/l-to 18 gil of NH, (M, 17083),
Dilute 07g of concentrated anmionia Ro 100 ml. with
water R
Content:
Ammonia, dilute Rt. 1003706
Content: 8.4 giL to 86 gL of NH, (M, 17.03),
Dilute 35g of concentrated ammonia R to 100 ml. with
water R
Ammonia, lead-free, 1004705,
‘Complies with the requirements prescribed for dilute
‘ammonia RI with the following additional test: 20 mL.
fof lead-free ammonia, ad | mb of lead free potassium
‘yanide solution R, dite to 30 aa with water Rand add
0.10 ma of sodium sulfide solution R The solution is not
amore intensely coloured than a reference solution prepared.
‘without sodium sulfide
Ammonia, concentrated RI. 1004800.
Content: minimum 30.0 per cent mim of NH, (M, 17.03)
A dear, coloutless liquid
<4} ess than 0.892.
Assay, Weigh accurately a ground gla stoppered flask
‘containing $0.0 ml. of 1 M hydrochloric acid. Intcoduce 2 ml,
of concentrated animonia RI and weigh again, Titrate the
solution with 1M sodium hydroxide, sing 05 ml. of methyl
ed mized solution Ras indicator
L of 1 M hydrochloric acid is equivalent to 17.03 mg of
NA,
Storage: protected from atmospheric carbon dioxide, at a
cemperatore below 20°C,
Ammonium acetate. C.INO, (M, 7.1), 1004900
{ea1-el-8]
Colourless crystals, very detiguescent, very soluble in water
asd in ethanol (96 per cen).
Storage: i an airtight container,
Ammonium acetate solution, 1004801
Dissolve 150 g of ammonium acetate Rin water R. Add
3 mb of glacial acetic acid Band lute to 1000 mL. eth
water B
Storage: se within 1 week,
‘Ammonium and cerium nitrate. (NH),¢
(a, 548.2. 1005000. [16774-21-3]
Orange yellow, crystalline powder, or orange transparent
crystal, soluble in wate,
(NO),
Ammonium and cerium sulfate. (NH),Ce(S0,),21,0.
(a, 633). 1005200, [10378-47-9].
Orange yellow, crystalline powder or crystals, slowly soluble
(18)-(-)-Ammonium 10-camphoreulfonate
{,219.3). 1103200,
Content: minimum 97.0 percent of (1R)-(-)-ammo:
10-camphorsulfonate.
{a — 18 2, determined on a 50 g/L solution
iFhyNOS.
‘Ammonium carbamate, CH.N,O,, (M,78.0
111-780) Cazbamse acd ammonium sal,
1188400,
Ammonium carbonate, 1005200. [506-87-6]. A.
‘mixture of varying proportions of ammonium hydrogen
‘atbonate (NH,HCO, M, 79.1) and ammonium carbamate
(NH,COONH,.M, 78.1).
White or almost white tranelucent mats, slowly soluble in
bout 4 parts of water. Tcis decomposed by boing water
“Ammonium carbonate iberates not less than 30 per cen m/e
of NH, (M, 17.03),
‘Assay. Dissolve 2.00 gin 25 ml. of water R, Slowly add 50.0 rl
Of M hydrochloric acid, utrate with 1M eodiunn hydroxide,
‘sing 0. mi. of methyl orange solution Ras indicator
1 mL of 1 M hydrochloric acid is equivalent to 1703 mg of
NH,
Storage: a a temperature below 20,
Ammonium carbonate solution. 1005201
{A.158 gi. solution of ammonium carbonate R
‘Ammonium carbonate rolution RI. 1005202.
Dissolve 20g of ammonium carbonate Rin 20 axl of dilute
‘annmonia RL and dite to 100 mL with water R
Ammonium chloride. 1005300. (12125-02-9]
See Ammonium chloride (0007),
Ammonium chloride solution, 1005301,
‘A 107 giL lution of ammonium chloride R
Ammonium citrate. C,H,,N,O, (M,2262}. 1103300,
{3012-65-5}. Diammonium hydrogen citrate.
White or almost white crystalline poveder or colourless
crystals, freely soluble in water, slighty soluble in ethanol
(Sb per cent)
pH (22.3); about 43 for a 22.6 gf solution,
Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. (NHJH,PO,
(3,115 0). 1005400. {7722-76-1], Monobasie ammon
phosphate,
‘White o almost white, crystalline powder or coloutless
crystals, eely soluble in water
pIT(2.2.3): about 42 for 223 g/L solution,
‘Ammonium formate. CH.NO,, (M, 63.1), 1112600,
{s40-69-2]
Deliguescent crystals or granules, very soluble in water,
soluble in ethanol (96 per cent)
mp: 119°C to 121°C.
Storage: in an airtight container,
Ammonium hexafluorogermanate(IV). (NH). Ge,
(af, 2227). 1134000. [16862-47-3].
‘White or almost white crystals, freely soluble in water.
Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, NE,HCO,. (Mf, 79.1).
1005500, (1066-33-7),
‘Content: minimum 99 per cent
Ammonium molybdate. (NH).Mo,O,, 44,0. (M, 1236)
1905700, (12084-85-
Colourless or slightly yellow or greenish crystals, soluble in
water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cea).
Ammonium molybdate reagent. 1005701,
Mix, inthe given order, 1 volume of 25 g/L solution of
‘aminonivin molybdate BL volume of «100 gi. slution of
lascorbic acid R and 1 volume of sulfuric acd R (294.5 glL
HSO)) Add 2 volumes of water R
Storage: use within 1 day.
Ammonium molybdate reagent RI. 1005706.
Mix 10 mL. of a 60 g/L solution of disodium arsenate R,
50 mi of arnmonium malybaatecoluion R, 90 mal of dilute
Sulfuric acid R and dite to 200 min eater R
Storage: in amber asks a 37 °C for 24h,
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Ammonium molybdate reagent R2. 1005708.
Dissolve 50 g of ammonium molybdate Rin 600 mL. of
water R Yo 250 mal. of cold water R add 150 ml. of sulfuric
‘aid R and cool. Mix the 2 solutions together. Storage: use
within T day
Ammonium molybdate solution. 1005702.
‘4.100 gil solution of ammonium molybdate.
Ammonium molybdate solution R2. 1005703,
Dissolve 50 ¢ of animorium molybdate R with heating i
30 sab of water R Cool, adjust the pH to 7.0 with dilute
‘animonia R2 and dilute to 50 mL. with water B.
Ammonium molybdate solution R3. 1005704,
Solution A, Dissolve 5g of ammonium molybdate Rin
2O mal of water R with heating
Solution B, Mix 130 ml. of ethanol (95 percent) R with
150 ml. of water R.Add with cooling 100 ml. of sulfuric
acid R
Immediately before use add 80 volumes of solution B to
20 volumes af saution A.
Ammonium molybdate solution RA. 1005705,
Dissolve 1.0 g of ammonium molybdate Rin water R
and dilate co 40 ral. with the same solvent. Add 3 mi of
Iiydrochlorie acid Rand $ ml. of perchloric acid R and dilute
10 100 ml with acetone
Storage: protected from light; use within 1 month.
Ammonium molybdate solution RS. 1005707,
Dissolve 1.0 g of ammonium melybdate Rin 40.0 ma. of
15 per cent V/V solution of sulfuric aid R. Prepare the
solution dal,
Ammonium molybdate solution R6. 1005708,
Slowly add 10 ml of sulfuric acid K to about 40 mal. of
‘water B Mix and allow to cool, Date to 100 mb. wth
‘ater Rad mix. Add 25 g of ammonium molybdate Rand
Tig af cerium sulfate R, and shake for 15 min to dissolve
Ammonium nitrate. NH,NO,. (0M, 0.0). 105800
{484-52-2)
White or almost white, crystalline poveder or colourless
crystals, hygroscopic, very soluble in wate, freely soluble in
‘ethanol, soluble in ethanol (96 per cent)
Storage: in an airtight container
Ammonium nitrate RI, 1005801,
‘Complies with the requirements prescribed for ammonium
nitrate R wath the following addtional requirements,
Acidity: The solution ofthe substance is slighty acid (22.
Chlorides (2.4.4): maximum 100 ppm, determined on
050g.
Sulfates (2.4.13): maxiewum 130 ppm, determined on 1.0 g
Sulfated ash (24.14): maximum 0.05 percent, determined
on 10g,
Ammonium oxalate. 11,N,0.11,0. (M, 142.1). 1005800.
6008-70-71
CColourless crystals, soluble in water
Ammonium oxalate solution, 1095901
A.40 gil solution of anomonium oxalate R
Ammonium persulfate, (NH);8,0, (M, 228.2). 1006000
(7727-54-0)
White or almost white,
frely soluble in water
talline powder or granvlar
ystal,
Ammonium phosphate. (NIL)1PO, (M, 1321), 1006100,
[7785-28 0}. Dismmoniom hydrogen phosphate
White or almost white crystals or granules, hygroscopic very
soluble in wate, practically insoluble sn ethanol (96 per cent.
‘pH(2.2.3): abot 8 for 4200 gi. solution,
Storage: in an sirtght container
Ammonium pyrrolidinedithiacarbamate. C,H,.N.S,
(M, 1643). 1008200. (5108-86-3]- Ammonium
1 pyrroldinyl-dithioformate.
White or pale yellow, crystalline powder, sparingly soluble in
water, very slightly soluble in ethanol (86 per cent)
Storage: is a bottle containing piece of ammonium carbonate
ina muslin bag.
Ammonium reineckate, NI1,[Cx(NCS),(NI)]
(Mf, 354.4) 1008300. (13573-16-5]. Ammonium
iaisine-tetraks(sothiocyanatochromate(TD) monohydeate
Red power or crystals, sparingly soluble i cold wate, soluble
in hot water and in ethanol (86 per cent),
41.
4, Reagent
Ammonium reineckate solution. 100630.
‘A.10 gl solution of ammonium reineckate R. Prepare
immediately before use.
‘Ammonium sulfamate. Ni
(7773-06-0)
White of almost whit, crystalline poeder or colourless
cexystals, hygroscopic, very soluble in water, slightly soluble in
ethanol (96 perce
mp: about 130 °C
Storage: sn an airtight container,
), 100600
Ammonium sulfate. (NH),SO, (0
(7785-20-2}.
CColousless crystals or white or almost white granules, very
soluble in water, practically insoluble in acetone and in ethanol
(6 per cent
pit (22.3): 45 to 60 for 250 gi. solution in carbon
‘oxide free water R
Sulfate ash (2.4.14): maximum 0.1 percent
Ammonium sulfide solution. 1123300.
Saturate 120 ml of dilute ammonia RI with hydrogen sulfide R
vd add 80 ml. of dilute ammonia RI, Prepare immediately
before wee,
‘Ammonium thiocyanate. NH,SCN. (M, 76.1). 1006700.
[1782-95-4)
Golourless crystals, deliquescent, very soluble in wate, soluble
sn ethanol (96 per cent)
Storage: in an attight container,
32.1), 1006500,
Ammonium thiocyanate solution. 1006701
‘A76 g/L solution of ammonium thiocyanate .
Ammonium vanadate. NH.VO,, (3, 117.0), 1006800,
[7803-55-5). Ammonium trioxovanadate(V}).
White or slightly yellowish, crystalline powder, slightly soluble
in water, Soluble in dilute ammonia RL
Ammonium vanadate solution, 100880.
Dissolve 1.2 of ammonium vanadate Rin 95 ml. of
water Rand dite to 100 mt with sulfuric acid R
Amoxicillin trihydrate, 1103400
See Amoxil trihydrate (0260).
a-Amylate, 1100800, 14-0-D-glucane-glacanohydrolase
(ec 321
White or light brown powder
Amylase solution. 1100801
solution of e-amylase R with an activity of 00 FAUT.
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B-Amyrin. Cyll,0. (M, 426.7). 1141800. (558-70-6]
Olean 12-en 38-4
‘White or almost white powder.
mp: 187 °C w 190°C
Andrographolide, C,,H1y0,. (M, 350.4). 1198100.
'508-38-7]. (3FsAS)-[3-(ARAaS SRR 835)
6-Hydroxy-5-(hydroxymiethyi)-5.aa-dimethyl-2-
sethylenedecabydronaphthalen-1-yethylidene
bydeoxyihydrofuran-2(3H)-one.
Anethole. C,11,0. (M, 148.2). 1008800, [4180-23-8
1-Methoxy-4'propen-1-ybenzene
White or almost white, erytaline mass up to 20°C to 21
liguid above 23 °C, practically insoluble in water, freely soluble
smanhydrous ethanol, soluble sn ethyl acetate and in light
petroleum,
3: about 1.56.
bp: about 230°C
Anethole used in gas chromatography complies with the
following additional test
‘Asiay, Gas chromatography (2.2.24) as prescribed in the
aonograph Anite ol (0804).
Tea! solution, The substance to be examined
Content; minimum 99.0 percent of trans-anethole (eetention
time: about I min), calculated by the normalisation
procedure
Anhydrous colloidal silica, 1202000, (7631-86-9]
See Anhydrous colloidal silica (0434).
Aniline. CN. (M, 93.1), 1007100, (62-58-3}.
Eenzeneamine.
CColousless or slighty yellowish lguid, soluble in water,
siseible with ethanol (96 pet cent),
about 1.02,
bp: 183 °C to 186°C.
Storage: protected from light.
Aniline hydrochloride. ©,H,CIN.(M, 128.6). 1147700.
{142-04-1]- Benzenamine bydrochloride
Crystals
Ti darkens on exposure to air and ight,
1 about 198 °C,
Storage: protected from light
Content: minimum 97.0 percent.
Anion-exchange resin, 1007200.
Resin n chlorinated form containing quaternary ammonium
oups [CHN'(CH),]atached to wpalyer lace consisting
tpolystyrene cost linked with 2 pe cent of divinylbenzene
Iuib avaiable a spherical beads
‘Wash the resin with 1 zodium hydronide oma sintered-plase
Site 40) (2.12) una the washings ar ec from chloride,
thn wash eth water snl the washings are nevte
Soupend in freshly prepared ammonium water Rad
protect from atmospheric eatbon donid
nion-exchange resin RI. 1123400.
Resin containing quaternary ammonium groups
{CH,N'(CH,)] attached to alatice consisting of methacrylate
Anion-exchange resin R2, 1141900,
Conjugate of homogencous 10 ums hydrophilic polyether
particles, and a quaternary ammonium sal, providing a
ix suitable [or sizong anion-exchange
‘Anion-exchange resin BS. 1180300.
Resin with quaternary ammonium groupe attached to &
Iattice of ethylvinybenzene crosslinked with 55 per cent of
ivinylbenzene
Anion exchange resin for chromatography, strongly basic.
1112700.
Resin with quaternary amine groups attached to a lattice of
Iatex cross inked with divinybenzene.
Anion-exchange resin for chromatography, strongly
basic RI. 118740.
[Non-porous resin agglomerated with a 100 nm alkyl
{goalernary ammonitm functionalized latex.
‘Anion-exchange resin for chromatography, strongly
baste R2. 1203000.
Non: porous resin agglomerated with a 43 nm
‘quaternary amine fanctionalised latex, exoss linked
‘with ethylvinylbenzene!divinybenzenc.
Anion-exchange resin, strongly basic. 1026600.
Gel-type resin in hydroxide form containing quaternary
ammonium groups [CH,N"(CH,), type 1) attached to 2
polymer latce consisting of polystyrene croge linked with
Sper cent of divinyloenzene.
Brown transparent beads
Particle sce: 0.2 man to 1.0 ma,
Moisture content: about 50 percent,
Total exchange capacity: minimum 1,2 meq/ml,
Anion-exchange resin, weak. 1145700,
Resin with diethylaminoethyl groups attached to a lace
consisting of ply(methyl methacryate),
Anisaldehyde. C,H,0,,(M, 136.1), 1007300, (128-115)
‘4 Methorybenzaldehyde,
ily Ligui, very slighty soluble in water, miscible with
ethanol (95 percent).
bp; about 248 °C.
Anisaldehyde used in gas chromatography complies withthe
following additional txt,
‘Assay, Gas chromatography (
‘ronograph Anise ol (0804),
Teat solution. The substance to be examined.
Content: minimum 98.0 per cent, calculated by the
normalisation procedure
Anisaldehyde solution. 1007301,
‘Mix in the following order 0.5 ml. of anisaldehyde R,
LW tat of glacial acetic ach , 85 en. of methanol R and
Smal of sulfuric acid R
Anisaldehyde solution RI. 1007302,
‘To 10 ml of anisaldelyde R add 90 mi of ethanol (96 per
cant) Rymnx, add 10 ma. of sulfuric acid R and mix agai.
Anise ketone. C,H1,0,.(M, 1642). 1174700, [122-845].
1-(4 Methosyphenyljpropan'2-one
prAnisidine. C,1,NO. (M, 1232). 1203500. [104-848].
4 Methoxyaniline
White or almost white crystals, sparingly soluble in water,
soluble im anhydeous ethanol
‘Content: mintenum 97.0 percent.
Caution: skin irritant, sensitsr.
Storage: protected from light, a 0°C to 4°C.
‘on storage, p-anisdine tends to darken as result of exidation
‘A discoloured reagent can be reduced and decolorced in the
fellowing way: dissolve 20g of p-anisidine Rin $00 aL. of
water RAt75-°C. Add 1 gof sodium sulfite hepaydrate Rand
10g of activated charcoal R and stir for 3 min. Fier, coal the
2.28) as prescribed in the
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sate to about 0°C and allow to stand at thie temperature for
atleast 4h, Filter, wash the crystals witha small quantity of
‘water Rat about 0°C and dey the crystals in vacuo (2.232),
Anthracene. C,H. (M, 1782), 1007400, (120-12-7
White or almost white, crystalline powder, practically
insoluble in wate, slightly soluble in chlozotorm,
sp: about 218 °C
Anthrone. (11,0. (M, 1942). 1007500. (90-44-8]
S{10H)-Anthracenone.
Pale yellow,
mp: about 155 °C.
saline powder
Antimony potassium tartrate, C\K,0,,5b, 310,
(a, 668). 1007600. [28300-74-5}"Dipotassiamn
Giltrtrato(4-)0",0%,0",0°}ois{antimonate(D) trihydrate
White or almost white, granular powder or colourless,
transparent crystals, coluble in water and in pycero,frely
soluble in boiling water, practically insoluble in ethanol
(66 percent). The aqueots solution is slightly acid
Antimony trichloride. SbCL, (M, 228.1). 1007700,
fnoo2s-91'9}
Colousless crystals of a transparent crystalline mass,
hygroscopic, freely soluble ip anhydrous ethanol. Astimony
trihloride ts hydrolysed by water.
Storage: in an airtight container, protected from moisture
Antimony trichloride solution. 1007701
Rapidly wash 30 of antimony trichloride R with two
‘quaniiies, each of 15 ml, af ethanol ree chloroform R,
‘rain olf the washings, and dissolve the washed crystals
{immediately in 100 ml. ofethanol-fce chloroform R.
warming slightly,
Storage: over a fee grams of anhydrous sodium sulfate R
Antithrombin 1, 1907800. [90170-80-2].
‘Antithrombin THis puifed from human plasma by heparin
agarose chromatography and should have a speci activity of
a least 6 1Uimg,
‘Antithrombin III solution RI, 1007801
Reconaitute antithrombin IH R as direced by the man-
facturer and dilute with trisfiydrexymethyDaminomethane
sdiuon chloride buffer solution pl1 74 Ro 1 TUimL.
Antithrombin III solution R2, 1007802.
Reconsitute antithrombin II R as directed by the mans-
facturer and dilute with tris{hydrexymethyDaminomethane
sodium chloride baer solution pH 7.4 R to 0. TUrmaL,
Antithrombin III solution R3, 100780.
Reconsitute antithrombin IIR ae directed by the
‘manufacturer and dilute to 03 [U/ml with phosphate
buffer solution pl 6.5 8
Antithrombin ITI solution Ra, 1007804
Reconsitute antithrombin IL Ras directed by.
the mansfacturer and ddute co 0.1 [Ufa with
Inu(hydrosymethyDaminomethane EDTA buffer solution
PHAAR
Antithrombin III solution RS. 1007805.
Reconstitule antithrombin IIR as directed by
the manufacturer and dilute to 0.125 TU/aaL with
tei(hydroxymethyDaminomethane-EDTA buffer solution
pH BARI
Antithrombin III colution R6, 100780
Reconsitute antithrombin II R as directed by
the manufacturer and dilute to 1.0 1U/m. with
IrathydrosymethyDaminomethane EDTA buffer solution
pHEARI
Apigenin. C110, (M, 2702). 1995800, [520-36-5],
495, Trihydroxyilavane,
Light yellowish powder, practically insoluble in water,
sparingly soluble in ethanol (96 percent),
mp: aboxt 310°C, with decomposition
Chromatography. Tin layer chromatography (2.2.27) as
prescribed in the monograph Roman chamomile lower (0380)
Apply 10 pL of 20.25 g/t. solution in methanol R: the
chromatogram shoves inthe upper third a principal zone of
yellowish green fuorescence,
Apigenin 7-glucoside. 11,0}, (M, 4324), 1095800.
{578-745}. Apigetsin. 7-(B-» Glucopyranosyloxy) 5
bydrony-2-(i-hydronyphenyl)-44-1-benzopyran-4-one
Light yellowish powder, practically insoluble in seater,
sparingly soluble in ethanol (96 percent)
mp: 198 °C 10201 °C,
‘Chromatography, ‘Thin layer chromatography (2.2.27) as
prescribed in the monograph Roman chamnovsle lower (0380)
Spply 10 pL of 20.25 git colution in methanol R; the
chromatogram shovre inthe middle third a principal zone of
yellowish fluorescence
Zpigenin-7-glacosde used in liquid chromatography complies
with the following additional tert
‘stay, Liquid chromatography (2.2.29) as presribed inthe
‘monograph Matricara flower (0404)
Test solution. Disglve 10.0 mg in methanol R and dilute to
100.0 mL with the same solvent.
Content: minimum 950 per cent, calculated by the
pormalisation procedure
Aprotinin, 1007500. (90
See Aprotinn (0580).
Arabinose. C,H10,. (M, 150.1). 1008000. [87-72-9}
(GR4S.55) Tetrabydro 21 pyran 23.4.5-tetrl
1-Arabinopyranose,{-(+)-Arabinose,
White or almost whit, crystalline powder, freely soluble in
4, Reagent
0.1
af: + 103 to + 105, determined on a 50 git. solution in
‘ater R containing about 0.05 per cent of NH,
Arachidyl alcohol. Cy!1,0.(M, 298.5). 1156300. (628-96-8]
1-Bicosanal
mp: about 65 °C
Content: minimum 96 per ce
Arbutin, C,.11,0,. (M, 272.3), 1008100. [487-767]
‘Arbutoside. & HydroxyphenyB-0-glucopyranoside
Fine, white or almost white, shiny needles, freely soluble in
water very soluble in hot wate, soluble in ethanol (96 per
cent)
‘Chromatography, Thin-layer chromatography (2.227) as
prescribed inthe monograph Bsarberry leaf (1054); the
‘chromatogram shows only one principal spot
Arginine, 1103800. [7479-3].
See Arginine (0808)
Argon. Ax. (A, 39.95). 1008200, (7440:37-1]
‘Content, minimum 99.995 per cent V/V.
Carbon monoxide (2.5.25, Method I: maximum 0 ppm V/V:
ler pasrage of 10 Lof argon Rata low rate of 4 Li, not
‘more than 0.05 ml. of 0.002 M sodium thiosulfate erequited
6 uration.
‘Argon RI. Ac (4, 3995). 1176000. [7440-37-1
Content: minimum 99.99990 per cent V/V,
11,0.
‘Argon for chromatography. Ar (A, 39.95), 1165200,
irito-37-1].
Content: minimum 99.95 per eent V/V.
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Aromadendrene. Cyl. (M,2044). 1138100. [489-38-4]
(RAS ARARIR)-33,11 Trimethyl-7-methylenetricyclo.
[63.0.0 Jjundecane
Clear, almost colourless liquid
42 about 0.911
ni sshout 1457
(ef: about +12.
bp: about 263 °C
Avomadendrene used in gas chromatography complies with
the following adaitiona test,
“Arsay. Gas chromatography (2.228) as prescribed in the
monograph on Tea tee oi (1837).
Content: minimum 92 per cent, ealeulated by the
normalisation procedure
Arsenazo IT. C,,A8,N,0,S5 (M, 776). 1198200
{1668-00-4). 3,6-Bisf(2arsonopheny) diazenyl]-45-
(ihydronynaphithalene-2,7-dislfonic acid
Brown powder.
Arsenious trioxide. As,0,.(M, 197.8), 1008300, 327-53-3]
‘Arsenious anhydride, Diarsenic oxide
Crystalline poseder ors white or almost white mass, sighlly
sll in wate, soluble in boiling wate,
Ascorbic acid. 1008400, [50-81-7]
See Ascorbic aid (0253).
Ascorbic acid solution, 1008401
Dissolve 50 mg in 0.5 ml. of water R and dilute to 50 ml
with dimethylformamide R
Asiaticoside. C,H.,0,, (M, 959), 1123500.
[18830-15.2]. 05 Beexy a-L-mannopyranosyl
Go4)-0 B.D glucopyranosyl (196) 3-0-glacopyran
24,38,23-tihydroxy aur 12-en-28-oat
White or almost white powder, hygroscopic, sluble in
smthanal, slightly soluble ip anhydrous ethanol insoluble in
acetonitrile,
mp! about 282 °C, with decomposition
Water (25.12): 60 per cen
Asaticoside wed in liquid chromatography complies with the
following additional tes.
“Assay. Ligaid chromatography (2229) as prescribed in the
mnograph Centella (1498)
Content: minimum 97.0 per cent, ealeulated by the
normalisation procedure,
Storage: protected from humidity,
sy
Asparagine. C,HN,O, (M, 182.12), 1200000, (70-47-3]
Aspartic acid, 1134100, [56 84 8]
See Aspartic acid (0797),
-Aspartic acid, C,H,NO, (M, 1331), 1200100, 1783:96-6)
1-Aspartyl-t-phenylalanine. C,,1,N,O, (M, 2803)
4008500. [13483-09-5),(S)-3-Atning-N-{{S)-1-carboxy-2:
phenylethyl-succinamic acid,
White or almost white powder.
about 210°C, with decomposition
Astragaloside IV. C,H, (3,785). 1178200.
{84687-43-4]. (208 245}20134-Bpoxy-168,25-dibydroxy
38:8. -xylopyranosyloxy)-9,19-cydolanostan-6a yl
Bro elucepyranoside
Atropine sulfate. 1153000. [5908-996]
See Atropine sulfate (0068)
Aucubin. CHO, (M, 346.3). 1145200. [479-98-1
[154k 55,785) 5 iydrory-7 (hydroxymethyl) -1,4,5,79
tetralydeocyclopentalelpyran-L-yl p-b-glucopyranoside.
(Crystals, soluble in water, in ethanol (96 per cent) and in
‘methanol, practically insoluble in light petroleum.
{os about ~ 153
sp: about 181 °C
Azomethine H. C,H, NNaO,S,. (M, 445.4. 1008700
[5941-07-1], Sodisim hydrogeno-4-hydroxy-5-(2
hydroxybenzylideneamina)-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonate
‘Azomethine H tolution. 1008701
Diseolve 0.45 g of azomethine 11 and lg of ascorbic aid R
‘with gentle healing in water Rand dilote o 100 mt. with
the same solvent,
Baicalin. C,H,0,. (M, 446.4). 1179200, [21967-41-9}
5,6-Dibydroxy-4-oxo-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-7-1-6-D-
lucopyranosiduronie acid,
Barbaloin. C,H,,0,H,0. (M, 4864), 1008800,
(1415-73-2). Alain. 118 -Dibydtoxy-3-hydroxymethyl-10-B-0-
elscopyranoeyl-OH-antbracen-9-one.
Yello to darkyellow, crystallin povede, or yellow needles,
darkening on exposure to ait and light, sparingly soluble in.
‘water and in ethanol (96 per cent, soluble in acetone, in
fmmonia and in solution of alkali hydroxides.
AT about 192 a 269 nm, about 226 a 296.5 nm, about
259 354 am, determined on a solution in methanol Rand
‘aleuated with reference lo the anhydrous substance.
‘Chromatography, Thin-layer chromatography (2.227) as
prescribed i the monogeaph Frangula bark (0025); the
‘chromatogram shove only one principal spot
Barbital, 1008900. (57-443
See Barbital (0170)
Barbital sodium. C,H,.N:N2O,, (M, 2062). 1008000.
(144-02-5). Sodium derivative of 5.5-diethyl-1H,3115H.
pyrimidine-2,4,6-rione
Content: minimum 98.0 per eent
A white or almost white crystalline powder or colourless
crystals, freely soluble in water, slighty soluble in ethanol
(86 per cent)
Barbituric acid. H,N,0,,(M, 128.1), 1009100, [67-52-7)
IN3HSHE Pyrimidine-2,4,5-tione.
White or almost white poveder, slighty soluble in water, frely
soluble in boiling water and in dilute ac
mp: about 253
Barium acetate. C}H,Ba0,. (M, 2554), 1162700,
Barium diacetate
White or almost white powder, soluble in water
aR: ar
Barium carbonate. BaCO,, (3, 197.3). 1009200. (513-77-5].
White or almost white power or friable masses, practical
insoluble in water
Barium chloride, BaCl,2H1,0. (0, 2443). 1009300,
[10326-27-8]. Barium dichloride
Colousless crystals, feey salable in water, slighty soloble in
cthanal (96 per cen),
Barium chloride solution R1. 1009301
A641 gil solution of barium chloride B.
Barium chloride solution R2, 1009302,
A 365 gil. solution of barium chloride R
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