salsalate

A dimeric benzoate ester obtained by intermolecular condensation between the carboxy of one molecule of salicylic acid with the phenol group of a second. It is a prodrug for salycylic acid that is used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and also shows activity against type II diabetes.

• Code: CHEBI:9014
• Source: CHEBI
• Alternative labels: Disalicylsaeure Disalicylic acid Sasapyrine salsalato o-Salicylsalicylic acid salicylsalicylic acid salsalatum O-Salicylcylsalicylsaeure 2-Carboxyphenyl salicylate 2-[(2-hydroxybenzoyl)oxy]benzoic acid Sasapyrinum Salicyloxysalicylic acid salsalate Salicyloylsalicylic acid Salicylic acid bimolecular ester Disalcid Sasapyrin