Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C
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Solid
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| Colour
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Light brown
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| Odour
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Odorless
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| Melting point [°C]
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280 °C
|
Specifications
pH (1% w/v queous solution) 25°C 6.8 - 7.4Typical cultural response after 24 - 48 hours at 35 °CE. Coli goodKlebsiella goodSalmonella goodBiochemical testIndole + veH2S + veNitrate reduction - ve