Product name | Sincalide |
CAS number | 25126-32-3 |
Molecular formula | C49H62N10O16S3 |
Molecular weight | 1143.27 |
Appearance | White powder |
Purity | 99.0% |
Description | Sincalide (INN) is a cholecystokinetic drug administered by injection to aid in diagnosing disorders of the gallbladder and pancreas. It is the 8-amino acid C-terminal fragment of cholecystokinin, and also known as CCK-8. |
Sincalide is used to help diagnose disorders of the gallbladder or pancreas.
Sincalide is also used to speed up digestion of barium, a contrast agent, given in preparation for x-ray examination of the intestines.