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 |
