Synonyms: 5-Aminosalicylic acid; 5-AS; 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid; Mesalamine
Formula: H2NC6H3-2-(OH)CO2H
Formula Weight: 153.14
CAS No.: 89-57-6
Application: 5-Aminosalicylic acid is a peroxidase substrate suitable for use in ELISA procedures. This substrate produces a soluble end product that is brown in color and can be read spectrophotometrically at 450 nm. The reaction may be stopped with 3 N NaOH and read at 550 nm.
Grade: certified reference material
MP: 275-280°C (dec.)(lit.)
Packaging: pkg of 1 g
Pharmacopeia Traceability: traceable to BP 1075