GLYCOFUROL is used in pharmaceutical formulation as an excipient and acts to enhance penetration. It is used in parenteral products as a solvent for intravenous as well as intramuscular injection. Moreover, it also has applications in topical and intranasal formulations. At a certain concentration, it is also used in a rectal formulation.
Characters | Unit | Specification |
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Description | Clear colourless viscous liquid | |
Identification: | IR-spectrum conform reference standard | |
IR-spectrum conform reference standard | ||
Hydroxyl Value | 310-370 | |
Density | 1.070-1.090 g/cm3 | |
Refraction Index | 1.450-1.460 | |
pH-value | 5.0-7.5 | |
Sulphated Ash | % | Max. 0.05 |
Water | % | Max. 0.4 |
Peroxide Value | % | Max. 2.0 |
Heavy Metals | ppm | Max. 10 |
Arsenic | ppm | Max. 3 |
Iron | ppm | Max. 10 |
Sulphate | ppm | Max. 150 |
Chloride | ppm | Max. 50 |
Aldehydes | µg/ml | Max. 25 |
Acidity | Max. 0.1 ml 0.01 N NaOH/g | |
Assay components 1+2 GC | % | 98.0-100.0% |
Assay components 3+4 GC | % | Max. 2.0% |
Tetrahydrofurfurylalcohol, GC | % | Max. 0.5% |
Sum of unknown substances, GC | % | Max. 1.0% |
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
Pack Sizes: 1 Kg and 5 Kg