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Sodium picosulfate

Synonym(s):Sodium picosulfate monohydrate

  • CAS NO.:10040-45-6
  • Empirical Formula: C18H13NO8S2.2Na
  • Molecular Weight: 481.41
  • MDL number: MFCD00867640
  • EINECS: 233-120-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2026-01-30 16:22:46
Sodium picosulfate Structural

What is Sodium picosulfate?

Chemical properties

Off-White Solid

Originator

Guttalax, De Angelini, Italy ,1967

The Uses of Sodium picosulfate

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.

The Uses of Sodium picosulfate

Sodium picosulfate acts as a stimulant laxative by increasing the frequency and the force of peristalsis and promoting electrolyte and water retention in the colon. Sodium picosulfate is most often used as laxatives.

Definition

ChEBI: Sodium picosulfate is an aryl sulfate and a member of pyridines.

Therapeutic Function

Laxative

Properties of Sodium picosulfate

Melting point: 283-286°C
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility  Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol 96 per cent.
form  neat
form  Solid
color  White to Off-White
Stability: Hygroscopic

Safety information for Sodium picosulfate

Computed Descriptors for Sodium picosulfate

InChIKey GOZDTZWAMGHLDY-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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