Docusate Sodium
CAS 577-11-7 3 FDA-DMF suppliersSmall Molecule
Overview
Docusate Sodium is a stool softener used to relieve constipation. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.
Chemical identity
- IUPAC name
- 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
- Canonical SMILES
- CC(C)(C)C(=O)[O-]
- InChIKey
- IUGYQRQAERSCNH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Therapeutic areas
GastroenterologyPediatrics
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