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Mesalamine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5-Aminosalicylic acid, 5-AS, 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, Mesalamine

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Linear Formula:
H2NC6H3-2-(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
89-57-6
Molecular Weight:
153.14
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329750370
MDL number:
MFCD00007877
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2090421

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Product Name

Mesalamine, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C7H7NO3/c8-4-1-2-6(9)5(3-4)7(10)11/h1-3,9H,8H2,(H,10,11)

SMILES string

Nc1ccc(O)c(c1)C(O)=O

InChI key

KBOPZPXVLCULAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

mesalamine, mesalazine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

275-280 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

Gene Information

human ... ALOX5(240), PPARG(5468), PTGS1(5742), PTGS2(5743)

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

5-Aminosalicylic acid is a peroxidase substrate suitable for use in ELISA procedures. This substrate produces a soluble end product that is brown in color and can be read spectrophotometrically at 450 nm. The reaction may be stopped with 3 N NaOH and read at 550 nm.
Mesalamine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Mesalamine Delayed-Release Tablets
  • Mesalamine Extended-Release Capsules
  • Mesalamine Rectal Suspension

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

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No data available

flash_point_c

No data available

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