5-Aminosalicylic Acid

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Description

The active metabolite of Sulphasalazine. Effective in remission of Crohn's disease.

Specifications

Cas No.	89-57-6
Product ID	A5035
Product Name	5-Aminosalicylic Acid
Chemical Name	5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Synonym	5-ASA; Mesalamine; Asacol; Salofalk; 5-amino-2- hydroxybenzoic acid
Formula Wt.	153.14
Melting Point	275^oC-280^oC (dec)
Purity	≥98%
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Rhodes, J.M. Bartholomew, T.C. Jewell, D.P. Glut. 22:642-7 (1981). Modigliani R., Colombel, J.F., Dupas, J.L, et al. Gastroenterology 110:688-93 (1996).