Bisacodyl, 98+%

CAS: 603-50-9

Ref. 02-J61997

Product Information

• Name: Bisacodyl, 98+%
• Synonyms: (Pyridin-2-ylmethylene)bis(4,1-phenylene) diacetate, 4,4'-(2-Pyridylmethylene) bisphenol diacetate, 4,4'-(2-Pyridylmethylene)diphenol diacetate, 4,4'-Diacetoxydiphenyl-2-pyridylmethane, Alophen, Alpha-(2-Pyridyl)Benzhydryl-4,4-Diyl Di(Acetate), Bicol, Bis(p-acetoxyphenyl)-2-pyridylmethane, Bisacodilo, Brocalax, Broxalax, Contralax, Correctol Caplets, Correctol Tablets, Damp, Dulcolan, Dulcolax, Durolax, Endokolat, Eulaxan, Feen-a-Mint Tablets, Fenilaxan, Fleet, Godalax, Hillcolax, Ivilax, LA96a, Laco, Laxadin, Laxanin N, Laxans, Laxine, Laxorex, Neolax, Nigalax, Nsc 614826, Perilax, Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridinylmethylene)bis-, 1,1'-diacetate, Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridinylmethylene)bis-, diacetate (ester), Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridylmethylene)di-, diacetate, Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridylmethylene)di-, diacetate (ester), Prepacol, Pyrilax, SK-Bisacodyl, Sanvacual, Stadalax, Telemin, Theralax, Ulcol, Videx, Zetrax

Description

Bisacodyl is used in the inhibition of (Na+K)ATPase, the increase of mucosal PGE2, and the activation of adenyl cyclase in rat intestine studies. It is used as a laxative drug. It is typically prescribed for relief of constipation. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 361.4
• Formula: C₂₂H₁₉NO₄
• Purity: 98+%