Bisacodyl
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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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- Purity: 99.71%
- CAS No.: 603-50-9
- Formula: C22H19NO4
- Molecular Weight:361.39
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
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Biological Activity
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].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 603-50-9
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 361.39
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Formula C22H19NO4
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Color White to off-white
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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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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Publications (2)
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Most Recent
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Nat Commun
2026 Jan 8;17(1):1253. PMID: 41507162 -
Curr Med Sci
Konjac Oligosaccharide Alleviates Constipation in Mice via 5-HT4R/cAMP/PKA/p-CREB Pathway Activation. [Abstract]2025 Aug 29. PMID: 40879997
Solvent & Solubility
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)
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.
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.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.
- For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
- To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
- The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.92 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.92 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.
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.
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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%DMSO +
Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL.
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (275 KB)
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SDS (396 KB)
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References
[1]. Ikarashi, N., et al., The laxative effect of bisacodyl is attributable to decreased aquaporin-3 expression in the colon induced by increased PGE2 secretion from macrophages. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 2011. 301(5): p. G887-95. [Content Brief]
[2]. Saunders, D.R., et al., Effect of bisacodyl on the structure and function of rodent and human intestine. Gastroenterology, 1977. 72(5 Pt 1): p. 849-56. [Content Brief]
[3]. Karmeli, F., R. Stalnikowicz, and D. Rachmilewitz, Effect of colchicine and bisacodyl on rat intestinal transit and nitric oxide synthase activity. Scand J Gastroenterol, 1997. 32(8): p. 791-6. [Content Brief]
[4]. Rachmilewitz, D., F. Karmeli, and E. Okon, Effects of bisacodyl on cAMP and prostaglandin E2 contents, (Na + K) ATPase, adenyl cyclase, and phosphodiesterase activities of rat intestine. Dig Dis Sci, 1980. 25(8): p. 602-8. [Content Brief]
[5]. Borrelli, F., et al., Effect of bisacodyl and cascara on growth of aberrant crypt foci and malignant tumors in the rat colon. Life Sci, 2001. 69(16): p. 1871-7. [Content Brief]
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 |
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| 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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