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5-Aminosalicylic acid, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11476846
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500 g
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Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide.

Notes
Moisture, air and light sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 89-57-6
Molecular Formula C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 153.137
MDL Number MFCD00007877
InChI Key KBOPZPXVLCULAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 5-aminosalicylic acid, mesalazine, mesalamine, pentasa, claversal, asacol, canasa, salofalk, rowasa, 5-asa
PubChem CID 4075
ChEBI CHEBI:6775
IUPAC Name 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1N)C(=O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼280°C (decomposition)
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 2090421
Merck Index 14,5904
Solubility Information Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide.
Formula Weight 153.14
Percent Purity 95%
Chemical Name or Material 5-Aminosalicylic acid

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 5-Aminosalicylic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 5-Aminosalicylic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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