| Identification | ||
| Name | Docusate sodium | |
| Synonyms | Dioctylsulfosuccinate sodium salt; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium salt; Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C20H37NaO7S | |
| Molecular Weight | 444.56 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 577-11-7 | |
| EINECS | 209-406-4 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 153-157 ºC | |
| Water solubility | 1.5 g/100 mL (25 ºC) | |