Title: Salacetamide
CAS Registry Number: 487-48-9
CAS Name: N-Acetyl-2-hydroxybenzamide
Additional Names: N-acetylsalicylamide; acetsalicylamide
Trademarks: Actylamide (Rougier)
Molecular Formula: C9H9NO3
Molecular Weight: 179.17
Percent Composition: C 60.33%, H 5.06%, N 7.82%, O 26.79%
Literature References: Prepn: Hicks, J. Chem. Soc. 97, 1033 (1910); Anshutz, Mitarbeiter, Ann. 442, 25 (1925); BE 496438 (1950 to Soc. Belge de l'Azote Prod. Chim. Marly); Prost, Charlier, Experientia 18, 319 (1962). Metabolism: Rayet et al., Arch. Int. Pharmacodyn. Ther. 88, 159 (1951).
Properties: mp 148°.
Melting point: mp 148°
Therap-Cat: Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory.
Keywords: Analgesic (Non-Narcotic); Anti-inflammatory (Nonsteroidal); Salicylic Acid Derivatives; Antipyretic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |