S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

FLAVIANIC ACID HYDRATE

Synonyms:				8-Hydroxy-5,7-dinitro-2-naphthalene-
					sulfonic acid

CAS No.:				483-84-1

Chemical Formula:			C10H6N2O8S*xH2O

Formula Weight:			314.23 (anhydrous basis)

Appearance:				Yellow powder or crystalline powder

Assay:					96.5% - 103.5% (anhydrous basis)
(titration with NaOH)

Melting Point:			148 Deg. C - 151 Deg. C

Loss on drying:                      	< 15.0%  

Solubility:				Clear to slightly hazy, yellow
(0.1% in H2O)			to yellow-orange solution		

Effective: 01/15/09