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Docusate Sodium
Product Details
Category
Cosmetic Surfactants
Molecular Formula
C20H37NaO7S
CAS Number
577-11-7
Synonyms
AOT, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium salt, DOSS, Docusate sodium
Purity
0.99
Solubility
Methanol: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Quality Level
200
Storage
2-8ºC
Boiling Point
N/A
Melting Point
173-179 °C(lit.)
Density
1.1 g/cm3
Product Description
Docusate, also known as docusate salts or dioctyl sulfosuccinate, is a laxative used to treat constipation. It is considered a good choice in children who have hard feces. For constipation due to the use of opiates it may be used with a stimulant laxative. It can be taken by mouth or rectally. Usually it works in one to three days.Side effects are uncommon. Rarely there may be abdominal cramps or diarrhea. Long term use may cause poor bowel function. Docusate is acceptable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is a laxative of the stool softener type and works by allowing more water to be absorbed by the feces. Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate is also used as a food additive, emulsifier, dispersant, and wetting agent, among others.
EC Number
209-406-4
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
444.558
Flash Point
199ºC
Physical State
Waxy Solid
MDL number
MFCD00012455
InChI Key
APSBXTVYXVQYAB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[Na+].CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC)S([O-])(=O)=O
InChI
1S/C20H38O7S.Na/c1-5-9-11-16(7-3)14-26-19(21)13-18(28(23,24)25)20(22)27-15-17(8-4)12-10-6-2;/h16-18H,5-15H2,1-4H3,(H,23,24,25);/q;+1/p-1
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazard Codes
Xn
Safety Statements
S26-S37/39
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
WN0525000
Water Solubility
1.5 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Color
White
Risk Statements
R22; R36/37/38
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