Formula: C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆·5H₂O CAS: 17629-30-0 EC No.: 208-146-9 (anhydrous) M (Molar Mass): 594.52 g/mol (pentahydrate) D (Density): Not typically specified mp (Melting Point): 80 °C (pentahydrate), 118-119 °C (anhydrous) bp (Boiling Point): Not applicable Optical Rotation: [α]²⁰D +105° to +108° (c=4 in H₂O, anhydrous basis)

Assay (HPLC): ≥ 99.0 % (anhydrous basis) Appearance: White crystalline powder. Identification (TLC, Optical Rotation): Passes test. Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰/D = +104° to +107° (anhydrous basis) Solubility (1g in 10mL water): Clear, colorless solution. Loss on Drying (105°C): 14.0-16.0 % (corresponds to 5H₂O) Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1 % Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm