Jalap resin, also known as jalapin or Mexican jalap, is a natural plant resin derived from the roots of the Ipomoea purga plant, native to Mexico. It is primarily composed of a mixture of sennosides, which are anthraquinone glycosides, and has been traditionally used as a laxative to treat constipation. The sennosides in jalap resin are responsible for its stimulant laxative effects, as they work by increasing intestinal motility and water secretion in the colon. Although it has been used for centuries in herbal medicine, the use of jalap resin has declined in modern times due to the availability of more effective and safer laxatives. However, it still finds some application in certain over-the-counter laxative formulations.
The CAS Registry Mumber 9000-35-5 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 9,0,0 and 0 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 3 and 5 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 9000-35: (6*9)+(5*0)+(4*0)+(3*0)+(2*3)+(1*5)=65 65 % 10 = 5 So 9000-35-5 is a valid CAS Registry Number.