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5-Aminosalicylic acid, 95%
Description
5-Aminosalicylic acid is used in the preparation of gastrointestinal anti-inflammatory agents. It is a metabolite of sulfasalazine. It acts as a drug involved in the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Further, it is used to make dyes and light-sensitive papers.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Moisture, air and light sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼280°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 2090421 |
| Merck Index | 14,5904 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. |
| Formula Weight | 153.14 |
| Percent Purity | 95% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 5-Aminosalicylic acid |
Safety and Handling
- 5-Aminosalicylic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 5-Aminosalicylic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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