Citicoline is used for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, head trauma, cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, age-related memory loss, Parkinson's disease, and glaucoma.
Specification:
Test Item |
Specification |
Result |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
White crystalline powder |
solubility |
Easily soluble in water, unsoluble in ethanol |
Conforms |
Identification |
1.2.3 Conforms |
Conforms |
PH |
6.0~7.5 |
6.7 |
Solution clarity and color |
Solution should be clear and colorless |
Conforms |
Related substances |
5’-CMP≤0.3% |
0.02% |
Related substances |
Individual impurity ≤0.2% |
0.04% |
Related substances |
Total impurity ≤1.0% |
0.2% |
chloride |
≤0.05% |
Conforms |
Ammonium |
≤0.05% |
Conforms |
Fe |
≤0.01% |
Conforms |
phosphate |
≤0.1% |
Conforms |
Loss on drying |
≤6% |
1.3% |
Heavy metals |
≤0.002% |
Conforms |
Arsenide |
≤0.0001% |
Conforms |
Bacterial Endotoxins |
<0.6EU/mg |
Conforms |
Methol |
≤0.3% |
0.2% |
Ethanol |
≤0.5% |
0.09% |
Assay(on dried basis) |
Not less than 98.0% |
99.1% |
Packaging details:
Packaging details: |
25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
Storage: |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
Shelf Life: |
5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |