Soluble in acidic/low pH water; Very soluble in methanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate, benzene, ethyl ether; Almost completely in ethanol(>95.5) mg/mL (20 °C)
Its melting point may vary depending on the compound type and the source consulted. For example, the Merck Index gives a melting point of 155-156 Celsius for the A1 type while the Japanese Pharmacopoeia reports 153-158 Celsius. The Merck Index also gives a melting point of 122-125 Celsius for the A3 type.[citation needed]
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