Formula: C₁₃H₁₈O₇ CAS: 138-52-3 EC No.: 205-331-5 M (Molar Mass): 286.28 g/mol D (Density): 1.43 g/cm³ (approx.) mp (Melting Point): 199-202 °C bp (Boiling Point): Not applicable (decomposes) Optical Rotation: [α]²⁰D -62° to -66° (c=3 in water)

Assay (HPLC): ≥ 99.0 % Appearance: White crystalline powder or needles. Identification (Hydrolysis to Glucose and Saligenin): Passes test. Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰/D = -63° to -65° Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol. Loss on Drying (105°C): ≤ 0.5 % Microbiology: Suitable for use in biochemical tests (e.g., for Listeria).