Identification | ||
Name | 5-Aminosalicylic acid | |
Synonyms | 2-Hydroxy-5-aminobenzoic acid; 3-Carboxy-4-hydroxyaniline; 5-ASA; Mesalamine; Mesalazine; Rowasa; 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid | |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula | C7H7NO3 | |
Molecular Weight | 153.14 | |
CAS Registry Number | 89-57-6 | |
EINECS | 201-919-1 | |
Properties | ||
Melting point | 280 ºC | |
Decomposition | 279-281 ºC | |
Water solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC |