Name: | Berberine Hydrochloride | CAS No.: | 633-65-8 |
Molecular Formula: | C20H18NO4.Cl.H2O | Molecular Weight: | 407 |
Assay: | 90%,97%, 98% | Density: | 1.654g/cm3 |
Appearance: | Yellow needle-like crystals | ||
Melting Point | 200°C | ||
Solubility: | Soluble in water, insoluble in benzene, ether and chloroform |
Analysis | Specification | Results |
Assay(UV) | ≥98% | ≥98.13% |
Appearance | Yellow fine powder | Complies |
Ash | ≤5.0% | 3.21% |
Moisture | ≤5.0% | 2.8% |
Pesticides | Negative | Complies |
Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | Complies |
Pb | ≤1.0ppm | Complies |
As | ≤2.0ppm | Complies |
Hg | ≤0.3ppm | Complies |
Cd | ≤1.0ppm | Complies |
Residual Solvents | Eur.Pharm. | Complies |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Particle size | 100% through 80 mesh | Complies |
Microbioiogical : | ||
Total of bacteria | ≤1000cfu/g | Complies |
Fungi | ≤100cfu/g | Complies |
Salmgosella | Negative | Complies |
Coli | Negative | Complies |
Storage Store in cool & dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from strong light and heat. Shelf life 2 years when properly stored |