| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless crystals or white flakes | Visual |
| Assay (as C₁₀H₂₀O) | Min 98.0% (typical for USP/EP/BP grade) | Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Melting Point | 42 – 44°C | Melting Point Apparatus |
| Boiling Point | ~212°C | Distillation |
| Optical Rotation | [Specific range for USP/EP/BP grade] | Polarimetry |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in water | Visual |
| Non-volatile Residue | Max 0.1% | Gravimetry |
| Loss on Drying | Max 0.5% (typical for USP/EP/BP grade) | Gravimetry |
| Ash | Max 0.1% (typical for USP/EP/BP grade) | Sulfated Ash Test |
| Sulfated Ash Test | Max 50 ppm | Ion Chromatography |
