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Bisacodyl Structure

Bisacodyl

Chemical Properties

Melting point 138°C
Boiling point 493.21°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.2545 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5614 (estimate)
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility  Practically insoluble in water, soluble in acetone, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). It dissolves in dilute mineral acids.
pka 4.69±0.10(Predicted)
color  White to Off-White
Water Solubility  Soluble in alcohol (slightly), ether (slightly), chloroform, and acetone. Insoluble in water.
λmax 220nm(MeOH)(lit.)
Merck  14,1242
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey KHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 3.453 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference 603-50-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Bisacodyl(603-50-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridinylmethylene)bis-, diacetate (ester) (603-50-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  22-36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  SM8750000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2933399090
Hazardous Substances Data 603-50-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: >3 g/kg (Schmidt)

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