Basic Information
ID DDInter212
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C22H19NO4
Molecular Weight 361.391
CAS Number 603-50-9
Description Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane derivative, is a commonly used over the counter stimulant laxative for occasional constipation.[A233300,L13362] Both bisacodyl and [picosulfate] are metabolized to the same active metabolite bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane (BHPM).[A233290,A233300,A207700] Bisacodyl was patented on 25 September 1956[L33045] but has been used as a laxative since 1952.[A233300]
ATC Classification A06AB52 A06AB02 A06AG02
IUPAC Name 4-{[4-(acetyloxy)phenyl](pyridin-2-yl)methyl}phenyl acetate
InChI KHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES CC(=O)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C1=CC=C(OC(C)=O)C=C1)C1=CC=CC=N1
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