Aminosalicylic acid can refer to any
amino derivative of
salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is an organic compound with the formula HOC6H4CO2H. A colorless, bitter-tasting solid, it is a precursor to and a metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). It is a plant hormone, and has been listed by the EPA Toxic Substance ...
, such as:
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3-Aminosalicylic acid
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4-Aminosalicylic acid (''para''-aminosalicylic acid, PAS)
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5-Aminosalicylic acid
Mesalazine, also known as mesalamine or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), is a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is generally used for mildly to moderately severe disease. ...
(mesalazine)
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6-Aminosalicylic acid
{{Chemistry index
Anilines
Salicylic acids