Specification --------------------------------- White or almost white hygroscopic powder. --------------------------------- Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetoneand in anhydrous ethanol. It dissolves in dilute solutionof alkali carbonates and alkali hydroxides. --------------------------------- A) By IR : The IR absorption spectrum of thesample must be concordant with the referencesample of Hydrocortisone Hydrogen Succinateworking standard. --------------------------------- B) By TLC : To comply the test. --------------------------------- Solution should be clear