Picosulfuric acid

Picosulfuric acid is found in laxative products. Sodium picosulfate is a used to treat constipation or induce colon cleansing to prepare the large bowels before colonoscopy or surgery. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Picosulphate and sodium picosulfate. Its PubChem CID is 5243.

CAS No 10040-34-3
Molecular Formula C18H15NO8S2
Molecular Weight 437.4 g/mol
Synonyms [4-[pyridin-2-yl-(4-sulfooxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl] hydrogen sulfate

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