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Synonyms: 5-Aminosalicylic acid; 5-AS; 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid; Mesalamine
Molecular Formula: C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight: 153.14
Linear Structural Formula: H2NC6H3-2-(OH)CO2H
MDL Number: MFCD00007877
Melting Point: 275-280 C (dec.) (lit.)
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.
Other Notes: USP issued SDS can be found here.