Sodium phosphate monobasic

Sodium phosphate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement after 30 minutes to 6 hours. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Electrolytes. Its therapeutic use is listed as laxatives. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Monosodium phosphate. Its PubChem CID is 23672064.

CAS No 7558-80-7
Molecular Formula H2NaO4P
Molecular Weight 119.977 g/mol
Synonyms sodium dihydrogen phosphate

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