Description: 

Bisacodyl, also known as Dulcolax, is a stimulant laxative drug. Oral bisacodyl is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for patients with chronic constipation. It improves bowel function, constipation-related symptoms, and disease-related quality of life.

Synonym: Bisacodyl, Durolax, Dulcolax, Fenilaxan, Neolax, Ulcolax

IUPAC/Chemical Name: (pyridin-2-ylmethylene)bis(4,1-phenylene) diacetate

InChi Key: KHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C22H19NO4/c1-15(24)26-19-10-6-17(7-11-19)22(21-5-3-4-14-23-21)18-8-12-20(13-9-18)27-16(2)25/h3-14,22H,1-2H3

SMILES Code: CC(OC1=CC=C(C(C2=CC=C(OC(C)=O)C=C2)C3=NC=CC=C3)C=C1)=O

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder.

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 – 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 – 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

Chemical Structure