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Bisacodyl
- CAS number
- 603-50-9
- Molecular formula
- C22H19NO4
- Molecular weight
- 361.4 g/mol

About this molecule
Bisacodyl is a synthetic pyridinylmethylene-diacetate ester derivative stimulant laxative, Bisacodyl acts with a parasympathetic effect directly on mucosal sensory nerves, increasing peristaltic contractions. It is used for occasional constipation, in pre- and postoperative treatment, and in conditions that require facilitation of defecation. (NCI04)
Source: NCI Thesaurus (NCIt), via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- [4-[(4-acetyloxyphenyl)-pyridin-2-ylmethyl]phenyl] acetate
- InChIKey
- KHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- CC(=O)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)OC(=O)C)C3=CC=CC=N3
- PubChem CID
- 2391
Also known as
bisacodyl · Dulcolax · Theralax · Sk-bisacodyl · Brocalax · Dulcolan · Fenilaxan · Laxans
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