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BISACODYL |
| Product Name |
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Bisacodyl BP/EP/USP |
| Chemical Name |
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4,4'-(Pyridin-2yl methylene) bis(phenyl acetate) |
| CAS Number |
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603-50-9 |
| Chemical Formula |
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C22H19NO4 |
| Molecular Mass |
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361.4 g/mol |
| Therapeutic Category |
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Anticonstipation |
| Test |
Specification |
| Identification |
a) By IR b) By UV |
| Appearance of Solution |
White or almost white crystalline powder |
| Heavy Metals |
Not more than 10 PPM |
| Loss On Drying |
Not more than 0.5% w/w |
| Assay on dried basis by HPLC |
98.0 % to 101.0% w/w |
| Related Substances by HPLC |
As per USP33 |
| Melting Range |
131-135°C |
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