Description
Mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory compound.
Synonyms
5-Aminosalicylic acid; Mesalamine; Asacol; Z-206; 5-ASA; AJG-501; MAX-002; Z 206; 5 ASA; AJG 501; MAX 002; Z206; 5ASA; AJG501; MAX002
IUPAC Name
5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H7NO3
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1N)C(=O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H7NO3/c8-4-1-2-6(9)5(3-4)7(10)11/h1-3,9H,8H2,(H,10,11)
InChIKey
KBOPZPXVLCULAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
>244°C (dec.)
Appearance
Off-White to Pale Beige Solid