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DESCRIPTION
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Yellowish, brown powder |
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SOLUBILITY
|
Soluble in water and ethanol; the solution foams
strongly when shaken
|
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IDENTIFICATION
|
TLC
Meets the test as cholic acid |
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LOSS
ON DRYING
|
Not
more than 5,0% (K.F.) |
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pH
|
6,4 – 8,5 (2% aqueous solution) |
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CHOLIC
ACID
DEOXYCHOLIC ACID
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5,0%
- 25,0% on dry product
65,0% - 85,0% on dry product |
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ASSAY
|
Not
less than 45,0% as cholic acid (on dried basis) |
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