| Alendronate Sodium BP |
| Specification |
For : Sodium Alendronate
BP or 4-Amino 1-Hydroxy Butylidene Bis Phosphonic Acid Mono
Sodium Salt Tri Hydrate |
| Test |
Specification |
| Description |
White crystalline powder, Odourless, Tasteless |
| Identification |
A) I. R. Test should complies with IR of standard. |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water very slightly soluble in
Methanol, practically insoluble in Methylene Chloride |
| Appearance of Solution |
Clear and colour less solution |
| Heavy Metals |
Limit: Max.20 PPM |
| Ph (1% Solution) |
Limit between 4.0 to 5.0 (0.5 Gms in 50
ML Water) |
| 4 - Amino Butanoic Acid (By TLC) |
Limit: Max.0.5% |
| Phosphate and Phosphite (By H.P.L.C.) |
Limit: Max.0.5% |
| Loss on drying (at 140° C to 145°C) |
Limit: 16.1% to 17.1% |
Assay (On Dried Basis) (By H.P.L.C.) (By Titration) |
Limit: 98% to
102% |