Description / Application
Mesalamine is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by an amino group at the 5-position. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a monocarboxylic acid, a monohydroxybenzoic acid, an amino acid, a member of phenols and an aromatic amine. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a mesalaminate(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | 5-Aminosalicylic acid |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H7NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 153.14 |
| MFCD | MFCD00007877 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H317;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P280;P261;P272;P271;P302+P352;P362;P333+P313;P305+P351+P338;P337+P313;P403+P233;P405;P503;P501 |