Docusate Sodium
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CAS NO: 557 - 11 - 7

Molecular Formula: C20H37NaO7S

Molecular Weight: 444.56

Molecular Structure:


DOCUSATE SODIUM USP
TESTS SPECIFICATIONS
Description White, waxy – like plastic solid, having a characteristic odor suggestive of octyl alcohol, but no odor of other solvents.
Solubility Sparingly soluble in water, very soluble in solvent hexane,freely soluble in alcohol and in glycerin.
Clarity of Solution 25 gm dissolved in 100 ml of alcohol, the solution does not develop a haze within 24 hours.
Identification Infrared absorption spectrum of sample should be concordant with the reference spectrum of Docusate Sodium reference working standard.
Water content Not more than 2.0%
Residue on Ignition 15.5% - 16.5%
Heavy Metals Not more than 0.001%
Limit of bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate Not more than 0.4%
Assay on anhydrous basis Not Less than 99% – Not more than 100.5%
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DOCUSATE SODIUM BP
TESTS SPECIFICATIONS
Description White or almost white, waxy masses or flakes, hygroscopic
Solubility Sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and in Methylene Chloride
Identification A) Infra Red Spectrum
B) Sodium reaction (a) as per BP
Alkalinity Not more than 0.2 ml
Related non - ionic substances
 Not more than 0.4%
Chlorides Not more than 0.5 ml
Sodium sulphate Not more than 1.5 ml
Heavy Metals Not more than 10 ppm
Water Not more than 3.0%
Assay on anhydrous basis Not Less than 98% – Not more than 100.5%
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DOCUSATE SODIUM 85% (POWDER)
(Docusate Sodium USP/BP 85% with Sodium Benzoate NF 15%)
TESTS SPECIFICATIONS
Description White to almost White crystalline powder, hygroscopic
Identification Infrared absorption spectrum of sample should be concordant with the reference spectrum of Docusate Sodium reference working standard
Water content Not more than 2.0%
Residue on Ignition 19% - 23%
Arsenic Not more than 3 ppm
Heavy Metals Not more than 0.001%
Assay Docusate Sodium
(on anhydrous basis)		 Not Less than 83%
Assay Sodium Benzoate
(on anhydrous basis)		 Not more than 17%
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DOCUSATE SODIUM USP/BP 50 % with Polyethylene Glycol 400
TESTS SPECIFICATIONS
Description White to yellow, clear, viscous liquid, free from suspended solids
Water content Not more than 2.0%
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.00 - 1.30g
Heavy Metals Not more than 10 ppm
Assay Docusate Sodium
(on anhydrous basis)		 Not Less than 48%
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DOCUSATE SODIUM USP/BP 75 % with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
TESTS SPECIFICATIONS
Description White to almost white, clear, viscous liquid, free from suspended solids
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.00 - 1.20g
Heavy Metals Not more than 10 ppm
Assay Docusate Sodium Not Less than 74%
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SYNONYMS
Aerosol
1,4-Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Sodium Sulfosuccinate
2-Ethylhexyl Sulfosuccinate Sodium
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) S-Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Sulfosuccinate Sodium Salt
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Bis(Ethylhexyl) Ester Of Sodium Sulfosuccinic Acid
Bis-2-Ethylhexylester Sulfojantaranu Sodneho
Butanedioic Acid, Sulfo-, 1,4-Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester, Sodium Salt
Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Dioctlyn
Dioctyl Ester Of Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Dioctyl Ester Of Sodium Sulfosuccinic Acid
Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate Sodium
Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate Sodium Salt
Dioctylal
Dioctyl-Medo Forte
Diomedicone
Diosuccin
Diotilan
DOSS
DSS
Natri Docusas
Sobital
Sodium 2-Ethylhexylsulfosuccinate
Sodium Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Sulfosuccinate
Sodium Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Sulfosuccinate
Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate
Sodium Dioctyl Sulphosuccinate
Sodium Sulfodi-(2-Ethylhexyl)-Sulfosuccinate
Softil
Sol Sodowej Sulfobursztynianu Dwu-2-Etyloheksylowego
Succinic Acid, Sulfo-, 1,4-Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester, Sodium Salt
Succinic Acid, Sulfo-, 1,4-Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester, Sodium Salt
Sulfosuccinic Acid Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Ester Sodium Salt
Sulfosuccinic Acid, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Ester Sodium Salt
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    USES: Laxative (Stool Softner)
      For Improvement of Tablets & Capsules Dissolution

      Used As Wetting Agent

    For MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) click here
INGREDIENTS MANUFACTURED
Docusate Potassium
Docusate Calcium
INGREDIENTS SOURCED
Gabapentin
Tizanidine HCL
Lamotrigine
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