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

QUINIDINE SULFATE DIHYDRATE

Synonyms:				6’-Methoxycinchonan-9-ol sulfate

CAS No.:				6591-63-5

Chemical Formula:			C20H24N2O2

Formula Weight:			782.96

Description:				Fine, white, crystalline powder, odorless; darkens 	on exposure to light

Assay:					99.0% to 101.0%

Water					4.0% to 5.5%

Residue on Ignition:		0.1% maximum

Heavy metals:			0.001% maximum

Chloroform-alcohol-
Insoluble substances:		0.1% maximum

Chromatographic Purity:		To pass test

Organic Volatile impurities:	To pass test

Specific Optical Rotation:		+275 Deg. To +288 Deg.

Limit of dihydroquinidine
Sulfate:				20.0% maximum

Effective Date: 12/23/08