Croscarmellose Sodium

• CAT Number: C000499
• CAS Number: 74811-65-7
• Molecular Formula: N/A
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ac-Di-Sol SD 711; AcDiSol; Croscarmellose; Explocel; Kiccolate; Kiccolate ND 200
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: -20°C, Hygroscopic

Croscarmellose Sodium(CAT: C000499) is a pharmaceutical excipient commonly employed as a super disintegrant in the formulation of tablets for oral administration. Its mode of action involves its ability to rapidly absorb water and swell, thereby assisting in the disintegration and dissolution of tablet formulations when they come into contact with moisture in the gastrointestinal tract.

Reference

Reddy, V. et al.: Asian J. Pharm. Anal. Med. Chem., 2, 1 (2014);