BRUCINE DIHYDRATE
| Chemical Formula | C23H26N2O4 2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 430.45 |
| Description | White or almost white Crystalline powder, odourless, tastes very bitter. |
| Solubility | Soluble in Methanol, Alcohol and chloroform. |
| Identification | A few drops of Nitric acid added to 10 mg brucine dihydrate produces a red colour. |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 9.0% when dried to constant weight at 105°C |
| Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.1% |
| Strychnine | Less than 100 PPM (by HPLC Method) |
| Assay | 98.5% (Minimum) |
| Packing and Storage | Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers. |
| Action and Uses | Denaturing of alcohol and oils. Patented on addition agent to lubricants. |