Description

3-Aminosalicylic Acid is a key pharmaceutical intermediate and fine chemical building block with significant synthetic utility. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid group on an aromatic ring, makes it a versatile precursor in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including anti-tuberculosis agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in the preparation of dyes, pigments, and complex organic molecules due to its reactive amino and carboxyl functional groups.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in chemical research for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal ions, useful in creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminosalicylic Acid
CAS No.	570-23-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid; 2-Hydroxy-3-aminobenzoic acid; 3-Carboxy-2-hydroxyaniline; 3-Aminosalicylate; m-Aminosalicylic Acid; 3-ASA; 3-AS; 3-ASAcid; 3-Aminohydroxybenzoic Acid
EINECS	209-322-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminosalicylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.