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Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative agent that works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. Bisacodyl increases the secretion of PGE2 by direct activation of colon macrophages. PGE2 acts as a paracrine factor and decreases the expression of AQP3 in the colon, which inhibits water transfer from the luminal to the vascular side and leads to a laxative effect.

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Bisacodyl Chemical Structure

Bisacodyl Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 603-50-9

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Description

Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative agent that works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. Bisacodyl increases the secretion of PGE2 by direct activation of colon macrophages. PGE2 acts as a paracrine factor and decreases the expression of AQP3 in the colon, which inhibits water transfer from the luminal to the vascular side and leads to a laxative effect[1].

In Vivo

Bisacodyl (20 mg/kg) results in a decrease in AQP3 protein expression and increased mRNA expression level of TNF-α in the colon of rats [1]. Bisacodyl inhibits water absorption in rat jejunum, ileum, and colon, the degree of inhibition is linearly related to the logarithm of the bisacodyl concentration over the range of 0.05 mg to 2.0 mg per 100 mL [2]. Bisacodyl (10 mg/kg, intragastrically) induces a significant decrease in jejunal NOS activity in rats. Bisacodyl (10 mg/kg, intragastrically) increases the distance traveled by the marker in all time periods [3]. Bisacodyl (5.9 mg/kg) decreases significantly jejunal and colonic (Na + K) ATPase activity as compared to saline-treated rats. Bisacodyl (5.9 mg/kg) increases significantly jejunal and colonic PGE2 content and stimulates jejunal and colonic adenyl cyclase activity as compared to those in control rats without affecting cAMP content [4]. Bisacodyl (4.3 mg/kg) coupled with AOM increases the number of crypt per focus, but not the number of tumors in rats. Bisacodyl (43 mg/kg) significantly increases the number of crypt per focus and tumors in rats [5].

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Molecular Weight

361.39

Formula

C22H19NO4

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

CC(OC1=CC=C(C(C2=CC=C(OC(C)=O)C=C2)C3=NC=CC=C3)C=C1)=O

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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
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DMSO : 50 mg/mL (138.35 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.7671 mL 13.8355 mL 27.6709 mL
5 mM 0.5534 mL 2.7671 mL 5.5342 mL
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    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.59%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.7671 mL 13.8355 mL 27.6709 mL 69.1773 mL
5 mM 0.5534 mL 2.7671 mL 5.5342 mL 13.8355 mL
10 mM 0.2767 mL 1.3835 mL 2.7671 mL 6.9177 mL
15 mM 0.1845 mL 0.9224 mL 1.8447 mL 4.6118 mL
20 mM 0.1384 mL 0.6918 mL 1.3835 mL 3.4589 mL
25 mM 0.1107 mL 0.5534 mL 1.1068 mL 2.7671 mL
30 mM 0.0922 mL 0.4612 mL 0.9224 mL 2.3059 mL
40 mM 0.0692 mL 0.3459 mL 0.6918 mL 1.7294 mL
50 mM 0.0553 mL 0.2767 mL 0.5534 mL 1.3835 mL
60 mM 0.0461 mL 0.2306 mL 0.4612 mL 1.1530 mL
80 mM 0.0346 mL 0.1729 mL 0.3459 mL 0.8647 mL
100 mM 0.0277 mL 0.1384 mL 0.2767 mL 0.6918 mL
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