Molecular Formula	C7H7ClN2O3S
Structural Formula	Cl - -SO2-NH-CO-NH2
Molecular Weight	234.50
Description	White crystalline powder, odourless.
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and in solution of alkali hydroxide.
Identification	It responds to the thin layer chromatographic test.
Melting Point	Between 179ºC - 181ºC
Heavy Metals	Not more than 0.002%
Sulphated Ash	Not more than 0.1%
Loss on Drying	Not more than 0.5%
Assay	Not less than 98% and  Not more than 101%
Bulk Density
As such	0.25
After 20 tappings	0.32
Particle Size Distribution	95%	60 Mesh	250 Microns
	92%	80 Mesh	180 Microns
	90%	100 Mesh	150 Microns
Packing	25/50 Kgs. Fiber Drums with Double Poly Liners.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Shelf Life	5 Years
Batch Size	500 Kgs.
Action and Uses	Intermediate in the manufacture of some HYPOGLYCAEMIC DRUGS.