| Chemical
Formula |
(C23H26N2O4)H2SO47H2O |
| Molecular
Weight |
1013.10 |
| Description |
Small
colourless crystals or powder, affected by light, odourless, tastes
very bitter. |
| Solubility |
1
gm dissolves in about 70 cc of water/more soluble in boiling
water/sparingly soluble in alcohol. |
| Identification |
- Add a few drops of nitric acid
to about 10 mg of brucine sulphate; a vivid red colour is
produced; dilute the red solution with a few drops of water and
add a few drops of stannous chloride T.S., a reddish purple colour
is produced.
- A solution of brucine sulphate
(1 in 100) responds to the tests for sulphate.
|
| Acidity |
A
solution of 500 mg of brucine sulphate in 40 cc of water requires
not more than 0.5 cc of 0.02 N. sodium hydroxide for neutralization
using 2 drops of methyl red T.S. as the indicator. |
| Loss
on drying |
Dry
brucine sulphate at 105°C for 6 hours; it loses not more than
13% of its weight. |
| Residue
on Ignition |
Not more
than 0.1% |
| Strychine |
Less
than 100 PPM (by HPLC Method) |
| Assay |
Minimum
99% |
| Packing
and Storage |
Preserve
in tight, light-resistant containers. |
| Action
and Uses |
Denaturing
of alcohol and oils. Patented on addition agent to lubricants. |