Facts about 5-Amino salicylic acid

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5-ASA or 5-Amino salicylic acid is a metabolite; a potential pharmacologically active elements of sulphasalazine, which is highly effective in treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Synonyms: 5-Amino salicylic acid (Mesalazine), Mesalazine5-Aminosalicylic acid, 5-Aminosalicyclic acid, Sodium 5-aminosalicylate, 5-amino-2-hydroxy, Benzoic acid, Mesalamine, 5-amino-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid, 5-Amino Salicylic Acid, 5-amino-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid hydrochlorid and Aminosalicylsaeur.

Specifications

Molecular Formula: C7H7NO3
Form: powdery crystals
Colour: off-white to gray
Storage temperature: 2 to 8 degree Celsius
Melting point: 275 to 280 degree Celsius (dec.) (lit.)
Water and Air Reactions: water insoluble and sensitive to moisture.
Fire Hazard: 5-Amino salicylic acid is likely to be combustible.
Reactivity profile: it is mostly incompatible with acids, chloroformates, strong oxidizers, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides
Molecular weight: 153.14
EINECS: 201-919-1
Boiling point: 403.9 degree Celsius at 760 mmHg
Solubility: <0.1g per 100 ml at 21 degree Celsius in water
Density: 1.491 g per cm3
Flash point: 198.1 degree Celsius


 Caution

•     Use within an adequate ventilation
•     Reduce dust generation as well as accumulation
•     Avoid contact with skin and eyes and also clothing
•     Avoid inhalation
•     Avoid ingestion
•     Keep it in an airtight container
•     Wash hands thoroughly after handling

Storage

•     Store 5-Amino salicylic acid in an airtight container and keep in a well-ventilated, cool and dry place.
•     Keep it away from any incompatible substance.