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Picosulfate Sodium

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CAS Number 10040-45-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere Chembase ID: 176721

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
disodium 4-{pyridin-2-yl[4-(sulfonatooxy)phenyl]methyl}phenyl sulfate
IUPAC Traditional name
disodium 4-{pyridin-2-yl[4-(sulfonatooxy)phenyl]methyl}phenyl sulfate
Synonyms
Laxoberon
Guttalax
DA 1773
Disodium Bis[4-[(hydroxysulfonyl)oxy]phenyl](2-pyridyl)methane
4,4'-(2-Pyridinylmethylene)bisphenol 1,1'-Bis(hydrogen sulfate) Sodium Salt
4,4'-(2-Pyridylmethylene)diphenol Bis(hydrogen sulfate) Disodium Salt
Evacuol
Neopax
Rapilax
Sodium Picosulfate

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 10040-45-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White Solid
Melting Point 283-286°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative related to bis-acedyl; used for the treatment of constipation and for evaluation of the colon by stimulation bowel movements following hydrolysis by colon bacteria. Cathartic.

REFERENCES

  • Perego, et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 19, 1889 (1969)
  • Evan, M., et al.: J. Br. Med., 299, 1101 (1969)
  • Castillo-Garit, J., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 14, 2398 (1969)