5-Aminosalicylic acid

Product Name: 5-Aminosalicylic acid
CAS No.: 89-57-6
MF: C7H7NO3
MW: 153.14
Melting point: 275-280 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Storage temp.: Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
Solubility: Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide.
Form: Crystals or Crystalline Powder
Color: off-white to gray
PH: 4.0-4.1 (0.8g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Standard: EP/US

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5-Aminosalicylic acid is used in the preparation of gastrointestinal anti-inflammatory agents. It is a metabolite of sulfasalazine. It acts as a drug involved in the treatment of Crohn?s disease and ulcerative colitis. Further, it is used to make dyes and light-sensitive papers.