Hydroxyurea is used as an inhibitor of DNA synthesis.
Appearance:
White to off-white crystalline powder
Solubility:
Soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol, soluble in hot alcohol.
Identification (IR):
Passes USP
Loss on Drying:
(same/less than)0.5%
Sulfated Ash:
(same/less than)0.2%
Heavy Metals (Pb):
(same/less than)0.002%
Melting Point:
138-145 degrees C
Related Substances:
(same/less than)0.2%
Urea:
(same/less than)0.5%
Chloride:
(same/less than)0.005%
Methanol:
(same/less than)0.1%
Ethanol:
(same/less than)0.1%