Paracetamol​

Product Specifications

Appearance: A white or almost white crystalline powder

Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol; very slightly soluble in methylene chloride

Identification(a): melting point:168-172ºC

Identification(c): The infra-red spectrum conforms to that of the reference standard

Related Substances

ImpurityJ: 4-Chloroacetanilide≤10ppm

ImpurityK: 4-Aminophenol≤50ppm

ImpurityF: 4-Nitrophenol≤0.05%

Any other impurity: ≤0.05%

Total of other impurities: ≤0.1%

Loss on drying: ≤0.5%

Sulfated ash: ≤0.1%

Assay: 99.0-101.0%

Use of paracetamol:

It is used for the relief of mild aches and pain. It can also be used to treat fever for humans as well as animals.

EINECS: 203-157-5

Storage: Stockpiled at a ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture, and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, and store away from toxic substances.