Description
Simethicone is an orally administered anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort or pain caused by excessive gas — mainly swallowed air, with small amounts of hydrogen and methane— in the stomach or intestines. In addition to that, it is administered orally after intoxication with detergents. Simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and hydrated silica gel.
| Chemical Name | Simethicone |
| Synonyms | Aligest Plus; Antifoam A; DC Antifoam A; Dow Antifoam A; Dow Corning Antifoam A; Espumisan; KS 66; Mylicon; Q 7-2587; Sentry Simethicone GS; Silfoam SE 2; Simiticone; SonoRx; |
| CAS Number | 8050-81-5 |
| Molecular Formula | (C₂H₆OSi)n•SiO₂ |
| Appearance | Colourless Thick Oil |
| Molecular Weight | (74.15)n•60.08 |
| Storage | 4°C |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Category | Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; |
| Applications | Simethicone is an oral anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort and pain caused by excess gas in the stomach or intestinal tract. Simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and hydrated silica gel. |
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 |
