5-Acetylsalicylamide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is high grade reagent. This compound is a derivative of Salicylamide, which is a non-prescription drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties. This compound has a melting point of 220 - 222 C. 5-Acetylsalicylamide can be synthesized by a lewis acidic ionic liquid catalysed, Friedel-Crafts acylation of salicylamide with acetyl chloride.

• CAS No: 40187-51-7
• Quantity Provided: 25 gm per pack
• Molecular formula: C9H9NO3
• Molecular weight: 179.17
• Assay: Minimum 98 %

5-Acetylsalicylamide has a wide range of applications in various sectors. This compound can be used in the preparation of 5-acetyl-2(3H)-benzoxazolone, via a two-step synthetic route using Hofmann rearrangement. Its parent derivative, salicylamide is used in combination with both aspirin and caffeine, in the over-the-counter pain remedy PainAid. Other derivatives of salicylamide include ethenzamide, labetalol, medroxalol, lopirin, otilonium etc. This reagent is suitable for the synthesis of various compounds in industrial processes and it can also be used in research applications.