CHLORPHENESIN IP

Molecular Formula: C9H11ClO3
Molecular Weight : 202.64

CAS No. : [104–29–0]

Application:

a. Anti fungal, Antibacterial
b. Preservation and stabilization of cosmetic

General properties:

Physical Form:
White or pale cream coloured crystals or crystalline aggregates, odour slightly phenolic & taste bitter and persistent.

Physiochemical Properties:
It is white or pale cream coloured crystals or crystalline aggregates, odour
Slightly phenolic & taste bitter and persistent. Having melting range between
78°C and 81°C.

SPECIFICATION FOR CHLORPHENESIN BP

Sr. No.	Tests	Specification
1	DESCRIPTION	White or pale cream – colored crystals, odour slightly phenolic & bitter to taste.
2	SOLUBILITY	Freely soluble in alcohol, soluble in ether, slightly soluble in water.
3	IDENTIFICATION	A] To comply with the test as per IP. B] To comply with the test as per IP. C] A 0.01% w/v solution exhibits a maxima only at 280 nm, extinction to 280 nm is between 0.660 – 0.710 using 1 cm cell.
4	MELTING POINT	Between 77°C and 80°C.
5	CHLOROPHENOL:	Any blue colour produced is not more intense than that of produced with 5.5 ml of 0.001 % w/v solution of 4-chlorophenol standard similarly treated as sample.
6	LOSS ON DRYING	Not more than 1.0%
7	SULPHATED ASH	Not more than 0.1%
8	ASSAY (On dried basis)	Not less than 99.0%

Storage condition: store in a well closed container.
Safety. Environment. Regulation: Refer to MSDS of CHLORPHENESIN