Molecular Formula – CoSO4(H2NCH2CO2H).H2O
Molecular Weight – 248.0 g/mol
Internal Code #– CBSNL12
Pharmacopoeial/Non-Pharmacopoeial Reference – IHS
| SL # | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
| 1. | Description | Pink powder. |
| 2. | Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| 3. | Identification | Positive for Cobalt, Glycine and Sulphates. |
| 4. | pH (of 1% aqueous solution) | 3.0-6.0 |
| 5. | Loss On Drying(at 105°C till constant weight) | NMT 20.0% w/w. |
| 6. | Arsenic | NMT 3.0 ppm. |
| 7. | Heavy Metals (as Lead) | NMT 10.0 ppm. |
| 8. | Cobalt Content (On as is Basis) | NLT 12.0% w/w. |