Sucrose Octasulfate Aluminium Salt, USP (Sucralfate)

An inhibitor of peptic hydrolysis and stomach acidity. Used as an antiulcerative. S8009-75 is the hydrous basic aluminum salt of sucrose octasulfate. It is assayed by a LC method (per USP monograph) which measures the amount of sucrose octasulfate (C12H14O35S8) in Sucralfate. Per USP definition, it contains the equivalent of not less than 30.0 percent and not more than 38.0 percent of sucrose octasulfate (C12H14O35S8). , Assay: 30.0-38.0% , Aluminum: 15.5-18.5% , Clarity and Color: To Pass Test, Acid Neutralizing Capability: To Pass Test , Chloride (Cl): < 0.50% , Arsenic (As): < 0.004% , Heavy Metals: < 0.002% , Pyridine and 2-Methylpyridine: < 0.05 %, Sucrose Heptasulfate: To Pass Test , Residual Solvents: To Pass Test, Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.