13-08398. Salacetamide [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 487-48-9
N-Acetyl-2-hydroxybenzamide; N-acetylsalicylamide; acetsalicylamide; Actylamide (Rougier).
C9H9NO3; mol wt 179.17.
C 60.33%, H 5.06%, N 7.82%, O 26.79%.

Description and 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).

Chemical structure

Properties

mp 148°.

Therapeutic Category

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.