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SODIUM PICOSULFATE

    • Product Name: Sodium picosulphate
    • Product Code: ATM062SOD
    • Grade: BP / USP
    • Therapeutic Category: Laxative
    • CAS No: 10040-45-6
    • COA: Available
    • MSDS : Available
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Description

Sodium picosulfate (INN, also known as sodium picosulphate) is a contact stimulant laxative used as a treatment for constipation or to prepare the large bowel before colonoscopy or surgery.

Chemical Name Picosulfate Sodium
Synonyms 4,4′-(2-Pyridinylmethylene)bisphenol 1,1′-Bis(hydrogen sulfate) Sodium Salt; 4,4′-(2-Pyridylmethylene)diphenol Bis(hydrogen sulfate) Disodium Salt; DA 1773; Disodium Bis[4-[(hydroxysulfonyl)oxy]phenyl](2-pyridyl)methane; Evacuol; Guttalax;
CAS Number 10040-45-6
Alternate CAS # 10040-34-3
Molecular Formula C₁₈H₁₃NNa₂O₈S₂
Appearance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point >250°C (dec.)
Molecular Weight 481.41
Storage 4°C, Hygroscopic
Solubility DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Stability Hygroscopic
Category Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites;
Applications 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.

Packaging details:

Packaging details: 25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum.
Storage: Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat