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4-Aminosalicylic acid, 98+%
Description
Competitive pteridine synthetase inhibitor, has antibacterial capable of inhibiting the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It inhibits NF-κB and folic acid synthesis.
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Competitive pteridine synthetase inhibitor, has antibacterial capable of inhibiting the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It inhibits NF-κB and folic acid synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water (2 g/L) at 20°C, dilute sodium hydroxide, dilute nitric acid, ether (slightly), methanol, acetone, and ethanol. Virtually insoluble in benzene, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in a well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼135°C to 145°C (decomposition) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 473071 |
Merck Index | 14,477 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (2g/L) at 20°C,dilute sodium hydroxide,dilute nitric acid,ether (slightly),methanol,acetone,and ethanol. Virtually insoluble in benzene,chloroform,and carbon tetrachloride. |
Formula Weight | 153.14 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Aminosalicylic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 200-613-5 |
RTECSNumber | VO1225000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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