Benzocaine, CAS 94-09-07

Analytical Specification
Identification
Proof A Complies with standard sample
Solubility Very slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform and in ether. Dissolves n dilute acids.
Chlorides Complies with test
Heavy Metals Max. 0.001%
Organic Impurities (% w/w)
Amino benzoic acid Max. 0.10%
Ethyl 4-nitrobenzoate Max. 0.10%
Any other unspecified impurity Max. 0.10%
Total impurities Max. 1.0%
Loss on drying Max. 1.0%
Residue on Ignition Max. 0.1%
Assay of benzocaine (% w/w dried basis) 98.0% to 102.0%
Residual Solvents
Ethanol Max. 0.5%
Toluene Max. 0.5%