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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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About This Item

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

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

mesalamine, mesalazine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

275-280 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

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

InChI

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

InChI key

KBOPZPXVLCULAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

Application

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
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.

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

No data available

Flash Point(C)

No data available


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