Docusate sodium

SKU: orb1310159

Description

Docusate sodium (Aerosol OT) is an over-the-counter stool softener for constipation. It is also utilized in biochemical research as an anionic surfactant for membrane studies and in vitro permeability assays. Clinical use has not been associated with liver injury or significant serum enzyme elevations.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 577-11-7
• MW: 444.56
• Purity: 99.77% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₀H₃₇NaO₇S
• SMILES: [Na+].CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC)S(=O)(=O)[O-]
• Target: Opioid Receptor,HSV
• Solubility: Ethanol:82 mg/mL (184.45 mM);DMSO:60 mg/mL (134.96 mM);H2O:15 mg/mL (33.74 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

HSV, Inhibitor, Herpes simplex virus, Opioid Receptor, OpioidReceptor, inhibit, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium salt, Aerosol OT, Docusate, Docusate sodium, Dioctyl sulfosuccinate, Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium, Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt, Constonate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

23673837