5-Aminosalicylic acid (CAS 89-57-6, mesalamine) is an anti-inflammatory drug used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. It acts locally in the colon by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis.
5-Aminosalicylic acid
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:89-57-6
Product Grade: Pharma grade
Purity / Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula:C₇H₇NO₃
Molecular Weight:153.14
EINECS No.:201-919-1
Synonym(s):Mesalamine; 5-AS; 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
5-Aminosalicylic acid (CAS 89-57-6, mesalamine) is an anti-inflammatory drug used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. It acts locally in the colon by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis.
1. Active pharmaceutical ingredient for inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. 2. Intermediate for azo dyes and colon-targeted prodrugs. 3. Used in pharmaceutical research on anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms. 4. Analytical reagent for chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods.
25kg/drum; 200kg/drum
CAS No.: 89-57-6
Product Name: 5-Aminosalicylic acid
Purity / Assay:99%
Molecular Formula:C₇H₇NO₃
Molecular Weight:153.14
EINECS No.:201-919-1
Synonym(s):Mesalamine; 5-AS; 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
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