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Bisacodyl USP

CAS 603-50-9 · MF C22H19NO4 · MW 361.4 g/mol

A stimulant laxative used to treat constipation.

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CAS Number
603-50-9
Molecular Formula
C22H19NO4
Molecular Weight
361.4 g/mol
Material Family
Esters
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
melting_point
138
solubility
Practically insoluble in water and alkaline solvents. Soluble in acids, alcohol, acetone, propylene glycol and other organic solvents.
vapor_pressure
4.8X10-8 mm Hg at 25 u00b0C /Estimated/
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant
  • H319 (96.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (83.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H315 (94.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H302 (10.2%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number603-50-9
IUPAC Name[4-[(4-acetyloxyphenyl)-pyridin-2-ylmethyl]phenyl] acetate
InChI KeyKHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 2391
Synonyms & Trade Names
bisacodyl Dulcolax Theralax Sk-bisacodyl Brocalax Dulcolan Fenilaxan Laxans Pyrilax Telemin Endokolat Eulaxan Godalax Hillcolax Laxadin
Full Description

A stimulant laxative used to treat constipation.