Docusate Calcium

• CAT Number: R043634
• CAS Number: 128-49-4
• Molecular Formula: C40H74CaO14S2
• Molecular Weight: 883.216
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Sulfobutanedioic Acid 1,4-Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester Calcium Salt; Sulfosuccinic Acid 1,4-Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester Calcium Salt; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Calcium Sulfosuccinate; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Sulfosuccinic Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Sulfos
• Storage: -20℃
• IUPAC Name: calcium;1,4-bis(2-ethylhexoxy)-1,4-dioxobutane-2-sulfonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C20H38O7S.Ca/c2*1-5-9-11-16(7-3)14-26-19(21)13-18(28(23,24)25)20(22)27-15-17(8-4)12-10-6-2;/h2*16-18H,5-15H2,1-4H3,(H,23,24,25);/q;;+2/p-2
• InChIKey: DWKPZOZZBLWFJX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC)S(=O)(=O)[O-].CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

Docusate calcium is a stool softener used to relieve constipation. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making it easier to pass. Often used when straining should be avoided, such as after surgery or during pregnancy, docusate calcium is effective in promoting regular bowel movements and improving overall digestive health.