S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

CREATININE

Synonyms:				2-Imino-N-methylhydantoin

CAS No:					60-27-5

Chemical Formula:				C4H7N3O

Formula Weight:				113.12

Description:					White crystalline powder

Identification (IR):				To pass test

Loss on drying @105 °C:			3.0% maximum

Residue on Ignition:			0.2 % maximum

Assay (on dried substance):		98.5% – 102.0 % 

Heavy Metals (as Pb):			0.001% maximum

Appearance of solution
(5% aqueous solution):			Clear and colorless

Melting Point:				~ 266 deg. C

Water (K.F.):					< 0.5 %

Effective: 01/26/09