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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