| ITEMS | STANDARD | 
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder | 
| Assay | 99.0 - 100.5% | 
| Specific Rotation | -0.10 o --- +0.10 o | 
| Residue on ignition | 0.10% max | 
| Water-insoluble substance | 0.1% max | 
| Fumaric Acid | 1.0% max | 
| Maleic Acid | 0.05% max | 
| Heavy metals(as Pb) | 10 ppm max | 
| Arsenic(As) | 4 ppm max |