Aminosalicylic acid is an antibiotic mainly used to treat tuberculosis, often in combination with other medications. It functions by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, thereby hindering bacterial growth. 4-aminosalicylic acid is an aminobenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by an amino group at position 4. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antitubercular agent. It is an aminobenzoic acid and a member of phenols. Functionally, it is related to salicylic acid. It is the conjugate acid of 4-aminosalicylate(1-). It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Aminosalicylates. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-infectives and antituberculars. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 4-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, Rezipas, Paser and Aminox. Its PubChem CID is 4649.
4-Aminosalicylic acid
| CAS No | 65-49-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H7NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 153.14 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid |
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Aminosalicylic acid is an antibiotic mainly used to treat tuberculosis, often in combination with other medications. It functions by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, thereby hindering bacterial growth.
The listed CAS number is 65-49-6.
The listed molecular formula is C7H7NO3.
The listed molecular weight is 153.14 g/mol.
4-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid.
The source lists 4-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, Rezipas, Paser and Aminox.