Mesalazine ( 5 ASA )- BP/EP
CAS No: 89-57-6 | IUPAC: 5-aminosalicylic acid. | Therapeutic Use: Anti-Inflammatory | Mol.formula: C7H7NO3 | Mol.Weight: 153.14 g/mol | HSN CODE: 38220090
STRUCTURE
Product Details
- Description: White off white Powder
- pH: 3.5-4.5
- Melting Point: 280°C
- Loss on Drying: NMT 0.5%
- Assay: NLT-98.5%
- Storage Condition: Stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place
- Type of Packing: Export worthy packing
Description
Mesalazine (INN, BAN), also known as Mesalazine (USAN) or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), is an amino salicylate anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis, or inflamed anus or rectum, and to maintain remission in Crohn’s disease.