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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