It is a fatty lipid that is needed by the body for cell membrane formation. It is sometimes referred to as Vitamin B8.

Analysis:

Character: odorless,sweet taste

Identification: Positive reaction

Melting range: 224-227.C

Chloride: ≤0.005%

Sulfate: ≤0.006%

Calcium: Negative

Iron: ≤0.0005%

Loss on drying: ≤0.5%

Residue on ignition: ≤0.1%

Heavy metals: ≤0.001%

Assay: ≥98.0%