Mesalazine

• Catalog No.: Bio-0709
• CAS Number: 89-57-6
• M. F.: C7H7NO3
• M. W.: 153.13538

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: Asalit; 5-aminosalicylic acid; Rowasa; Fisalamine; Mesalamine; Mesalazine; Claversal; Pentasa; Salofalk; Asacol

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 89-57-6

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Drug used for treatment of ulcerative colitis
• Application(s): Esters used as sunscreens
• Application(s): Antiinflammatory agent
• Application(s): Antiseptic
• Application(s): Low acute oral toxicity
• Mechanism of Action: Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
• Mechanism of Action: Prostaglandin antagonist

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