Appearance Off-White crystalline powder. 2.0 Solubility Soluble in water 3.0 Identification a)IR The infrared absorption spectrum of the sample should be concordant with that of the standard spectrum. b)Chloride test Potassium test Sulphate test White precipitate should be formed. White precipitate should be formed. White opalescence should be formed. c)HPLC-Retention time The Retention time of the sample assay peak corresponds to that Standard peak. 4.0 Specific Rotation (3.5%Solution at 25oc.) +50.0 to