Bisacodyl

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Product No	Price	Quantity	Subtotal
B3374-10g	$81.70
B3374-25g	$88.40
	Total

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Description

A diphenolic laxative. It is suggested that intestinal inhibition of (Na+K) ATPhase activity, increase of mucosal PGE2 content, and possibly also stimulation of adenyl cyclase activity might contribute to the net water accumulation induced by bisacodyl.

Specifications

Cas No.	603-50-9
Product ID	B3374
Product Name	Bisacodyl
Chemical Name	4,4'-(2-Pyridylmethylene)-bisphenol diacetate
Synonym	Bicol; Broxalax; Contalax; DAMP; Dulrolax; Endokolat; Laxadin; Laxorex; Perilax; Telemin; Ulcolax
Formula Wt.	361.39
Melting Point	138^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in acids, acetone, propylene glycol and other organic solvents. Practically insoluble in water and alkaline solutions.
Store Temp	+4^oC
References	Farack UM, Nell G. Digestion. 30:191-4 (1984). Rachmilewitz D, Karmeli F, Okon E. Dig Dis Sci. 25:602-8 (1980).