CHLORPHENESIN BP
CHLORPHENESIN BP
CHLORPHENESIN
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-colored crystals or crystalline aggregates, odour slightly phenolic & taste bitter and persistent.
Physiochemical Properties:
It is white or pale cream-colored 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 or crystalline aggregates, odour slightly phenolic & taste bitter and persistent. |
| 2 | SOLUBILITY | Soluble in 200 parts of water and in 5 parts of alcohol (95%), soluble in solvent ether, slightly soluble in fixed oils. |
| 3 | IDENTIFICATION | A] 0.01 % w/v solution exhibits a maximum only at 280 nm, extinction to 280 nm is between 0.660 – 0.710 using 1 cm cell. B] To comply with the test as per BP. C] To comply with the test as per BP. |
| 4 | MELTING POINT | Between 78°C and 81°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