Sodium Picosulfate

Name: Sodium Picosulfate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004209

About Sodium Picosulfate

Listed under CAS 10040-45-6, Sodium Picosulfate is a gastrointestinal API available from Vaqora Chemicals (IP/BP/USP grade). The compound has the formula C18H13NNa2O8S2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 481.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named disodium. [4-[pyridin-2-yl-(4-sulfonatooxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl] sulfate. It is also known as Picosulfate sodium or Laxoberal.

In its supplied form it is a gray powder complex. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our gastrointestinal APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium Picosulfate
Catalogue No.	VQ-004209
CAS Number	10040-45-6
IUPAC name	disodium;[4-[pyridin-2-yl-(4-sulfonatooxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl] sulfate
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₁₃NNa₂O₈S₂
Molecular weight	481.4 g/mol
Exact mass	480.9878
Grade	IP/BP/USP
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	GOZDTZWAMGHLDY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])C3=CC=C(C=C3)OS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID	68654

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Gray powder complex
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 9
TPSA	163 Å²
Synonyms	Picosulfate sodium, Laxoberal, Sodium picosulphate, Guttalax-Fher, Pico-Salax, Picosulfate de sodium, Natrii picosulfas, Picosulfato sodico, Sodium picosulphate anhydrous, Picosulfate sodium anhydrous, Sodium picosulfate anhydrous, LA 391

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium Picosulfate?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium Picosulfate is 10040-45-6. It is also known as Picosulfate sodium, Laxoberal, Sodium picosulphate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium Picosulfate?

Sodium Picosulfate has the molecular formula C18H13NNa2O8S2 and a molecular weight of 481.4 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium Picosulfate can I order?

We supply Sodium Picosulfate in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium Picosulfate?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium Picosulfate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium Picosulfate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium Picosulfate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.