Docusate Sodium

• CAT Number: I004152
• CAS Number: 577-11-7
• Molecular Formula: C20H37NaO7S
• Molecular Weight: 444.56
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: H2O: 71 mg/mL
• Storage: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: sodium;1,4-bis(2-ethylhexoxy)-1,4-dioxobutane-2-sulfonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H38O7S.Na/c1-5-9-11-16(7-3)14-26-19(21)13-18(28(23,24)25)20(22)27-15-17(8-4)12-10-6-2;/h16-18H,5-15H2,1-4H3,(H,23,24,25);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: APSBXTVYXVQYAB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Docusate sodium（Cat No.:I004152） is a medication commonly employed as a laxative or stool softener for treating constipation. It helps relieve constipation by promoting water absorption into the stool, making it easier to pass. Additionally, docusate sodium finds application in the synthesis of electrospun fibers. These fibers are utilized to create tailored and controlled antibiotic drug release systems, enabling precise delivery of medications. The combination of its medical and material science applications makes docusate sodium a versatile compound with diverse uses in healthcare and pharmaceutical research.