1. CAS RN: 121268-17-5 2. Structural Formula: 3. Molecular formula & molecular weight: C4H12NNaO7P2• 3H2O 325.12 4. Appearance: It is a white crystal powder, odorless, tasteless, sparingly soluble in water, soluble in hot water, insoluble in ethanol or acetone, freely soluble in sodium hydrate test solution. 5. Quality Standard: BP2005 EP5.0 USP29 Identification A.IR Spectrum spectrophotometry To match with Reference Standard B. Reaction of physics and chemistry. It gives reaction of sodium. Tests pH Between 4.2 to 5.0 4-aminobutanoic acid Not more than 0.5% Phosphate and Phosphite Not more than 0.5% Heavy metals Not more than 10 ppm Loss on drying The loss between 16.1% ~ 17.1% Assay Sodium Alendronate contains not less than 98.0% and not more than the equivalent of 102.0 of ( 4-amino-1-hydroxybutylidene) bispho-sphonic acid monosodium salt, calculated with reference to the dried substance. 6. Usage: It is a new medicine that cure osteoporosis. 7. Storage: It should be kept in room temperature, stored in sealed containers. 8. Packing: Paper bucket, 10kg package, 20kg package.