Vitamin K5
ACETYLATED
(1 – oxy – 2 – methyl – 4 – acetaminonapthalene)
CHEMICAL FEATURE
| Molecular Formula | C13 H13 O2 N1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 215 |
| Description | Soluble in alcohol, difficulty soluble in water |
| Melting point | About 205 deg. Cen. With decomposition. |
| Nitrogen Content | 6.4 to 6.75 % should be found (Th. 6.15%) |
| Ash | Not More Than 0.2% w/w |
| Loss on DRYING | Not more than 1.00% when dried at 105 deg. Cen. |
| Assay |
Spectrophotometric 10 mcg/ml solution in methanol is measured at the maxima at about 236 nm and compared with a standard solution of same concentration. |
| Limits | 98- 102 % |
