Calcium Gluconate USP ( Monohydrate )
| Product Name: | Calcium Gluconate USP ( Monohydrate ) |
| Product Formula: | C14 H22CaO14.H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 448.39 |
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| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White, crystalline, odorless, tasteless granules or powder | USP |
| 2 | Solubility | Sparingly (and slowly) soluble in water, freely soluble in boiling water, insoluble in alcohol | USP |
| 3 | Identification A. Test of calcium B. Thin-layer chromatography |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
USP |
| 4 | Loss on Drying | Max. 2% w/w | USP |
| 5 | Chloride | Max. 0.07 % | USP |
| 6 | Sulfate | Max. 0.05 % | USP |
| 7 | Arsenic | Max. 3 ppm | USP |
| 8 | Heavy Metals | Max. 0.002 % | USP |
| 9 | Reducing substances | Max. 1.0% | USP |
| 10 | Assay as C12H22CaO14.H2O | 98.5% - 102.0% | USP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and Moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 5 years from the date of manufacture.
