SHEET /m/docusate · PubChem CID 23673837 · REV 2026.07
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Docusate
from sourceC20H37NaO7S · 444.6 g/mol
dioctyl sulfosuccinate · Aerosol OT · Dioctylal · Diotilan
Also sold as Colace, Surfak from source
What is Docusate?
A stool softener sold as Colace. It is a detergent, so it lets water mix into stool rather than stimulating the bowel. from source
CategoryOTC medicine
Chemical familyEsters
Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CC(C(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]Where you'll find it
Sold over the counter, without a prescription. Sold as Colace, Surfak. See the rest of the otc medicine group.
Relative acute toxicity from source
Animal study data · LD50
- Reported LD50
- 2,640 mg/kg · very low toxicity
- Species
- mouse
- Route
- oral
An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.
Toxicity & hazards
Toxicity · LD50
2,640 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 mouse oral from source
DangerCorrosiveIrritantHealth hazardH302, H315, H318, H319, H361, H362, H402, H412from source