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CHEMBL942

BISACODYL
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CC(=O)Oc1ccc(C(c2ccc(OC(C)=O)cc2)c2ccccn2)cc1

Basic Information

ChEMBL ID CHEMBL942
Name BISACODYL
Phase Approved
Structure Type MOL
InChI Key KHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Therapeutic ✓ Yes
Active Moiety CHEMBL3544537

Known Names

Biolax Bisacodilo Bisacodyl Bisacodyl component of halflytely Correctol tablets, caplets Dulcodos Dulcolax Entrolax Evac-q-tabs Feen-a-mint tablets Modane NSC-755914 +2 more
5
Targets
7
Activities
2
Assay Types
1
PK Parameters
20
Publications
14
Known Names
2
Indications
1
Mechanisms

Molecular Properties

361.4
MW (Da)
4.11
ALogP
5
HBA
0
HBD
65.5
PSA (Ų)
0.51
QED
0
Ro5 Violations
5
Rot. Bonds

Drug Information

Molecule Type Small molecule
First Approval 2004
Availability Prescription
Chirality Achiral

Routes of Administration

Oral

Flags

Natural Product Prodrug

Extended Properties

Molecular Formula C22H19NO4
MW 361.40
Aromatic Rings 3
Heavy Atoms 27
NP-Likeness -0.36

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism Action Type Target Direct Efficacy
Unknown - -

Indications

Constipation Constipation

ATC Classification

A06AB02
bisacodyl
Level 1: ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
Level 2: DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION
A06AB52
bisacodyl, combinations
Level 1: ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
Level 2: DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION
A06AG02
bisacodyl
Level 1: ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
Level 2: DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION

Activity Summary

IC50 5 meas. best 6.04
Ki 2 meas. best 6.01

Target Activity Profile

Target Type Best pChEMBL Mean pChEMBL Best (nM) # Data
G-protein coupled receptor 55
CHEMBL1075322
IC50 6.04 6.04 908.4 1
Kappa-type opioid receptor
CHEMBL237
Ki 6.01 6.01 975.0 1
Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter
CHEMBL238
Ki 5.76 5.76 1755.0 1
Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter
CHEMBL238
IC50 5.66 5.66 2208.0 1
Kappa-type opioid receptor
CHEMBL237
IC50 5.61 5.61 2437.0 1
Cytochrome P450 2C9
CHEMBL3397
IC50 5.0 5.0 10000.0 1
Bile salt export pump
CHEMBL6020
IC50 4.25 4.25 56360.0 1

Pharmacokinetic Data

Parameter Value Units Species
T1/2 0.03433 hr Canis lupus familiaris

Activity Data Samples

Top measurements by pChEMBL value

Literature References

PubMed DOI Target Context # Activities
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3885881 Rattus norvegicus 193
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 ADMET 141
- 10.5281/zenodo.13943903 ADMET 62
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 SGNH hydrolase-type esterase domain-containing protein 12
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 GDSL-like protein 8
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Lipolytic enzyme, G-D-S-L family 5
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Xylanase 4
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Acetyl esterase (Acetylxylosidase) 4
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Acylhydrolase 4
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Esterase 4
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4495565 SARS-CoV-2 4
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Sialic acid-specific 9-O-acetylesterase 3
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Endoglucanase E (EGE) 3
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Sialic acid-specific acetylesterase 3
32971427 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112777 Aryl hydrocarbon receptor 3
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 Lipase 3
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4495564 Replicase polyprotein 1ab 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Thromboxane A2 receptor 2
26948801 10.1016/j.drudis.2016.02.015 Homo sapiens 2
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4808148 Histone deacetylase 6 2

Data from ChEMBL 36 via Core Engine