Podophyllum Resin Topical Solution, chemical structure, molecular formula, Reference Standards

Podophyllum Resin Topical Solution

»Podophyllum Resin Topical Solution is a solution in Alcohol consisting of Podophyllum Resin and an alcoholic extract of Benzoin.It contains,in each 100mL,not less than 10g and not more than 13g of hexane-insoluble matter.

[Caution—Podophyllum Resin Topical Solution is highly irritating to the eye and to mucous membranes in general. ]

Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers.

Identification—

A: A1in 5solution in chloroform is levorotatory.

B: The precipitate obtained as directed in the test for Hexane-insoluble matterresponds to Identificationtest Aunder Podophyllum Resin.

Alcohol content á611ñ: between 69.0%and 72.0%of C2H5OH.

Hexane-insoluble matter— Using a 10.0-mLquantity of the Topical Solution,proceed as directed for Hexane-insoluble matterunder Podophyllum Resin.Multiply the weight of hexane-insoluble matter found by 2.5to find the amount present in the 10.0mLtaken.

Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Gabriel I.Giancaspro,Ph.D.,Senior Scientist and Latin American Specialist

Expert Committee:(DSB)Dietary Supplements:Botanicals

USP28–NF23Page 1573

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