Description

Sodium Picosulfate Monohydrate is a high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) widely recognized for its therapeutic efficacy. This compound is critical for the formulation of reliable and effective pharmaceutical preparations. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry for producing laxative medications and for use in clinical diagnostic procedures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary active ingredient in prescription and over-the-counter laxative formulations.
• Bowel Evacuation Preparations: Key component in solutions used for colon cleansing prior to colonoscopy or colorectal surgery.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Used in diagnostic kits and procedures requiring controlled bowel evacuation.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and building block in pharmacological and medicinal chemistry research.
• Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of finished dosage forms like tablets, powders, and oral solutions.
• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Utilized in veterinary medicine for animal healthcare products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Picosulfate Monohydrate
CAS No.	1307301-38-7
Molecular Formula	C18H13NNa2O8S2 • H2O
Molecular Weight	499.41 g/mol (Monohydrate)
Synonyms	4,4'-(2-Pyridylmethylene)diphenol bis(hydrogen sulfate) sodium salt monohydrate; Sodium Picosulfate Hydrate; Picosulfol Sodium; Picosulphate Sodium Monohydrate; Picosulfate Sodium; Laxoberal; Laxoberon; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Picosulfate Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and potency, aligning with pharmacopeial standards such as USP, EP, and JP. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original packaging to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	3.0% - 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.