Thiosalicylic Acid

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000147-93-3

Chemical Formula

C7-H6-O2-S

Molecular Weight

154

Therapeutic Categories

Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID

Chemical Name

Benzoic acid, 2-mercapto-

Foreign Name

• Thiosalicylsäure (German)

Generic Name

• 2-Sulfanylbenzoesäure (IS)

Brand Names

• Sodium Thiosalicylate
  Hyrex, United States



• Thiocyl
  Alba, United States



• CPC-Thiosal
  Carpenter, United States



• Pirosal
  Teral, United States

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Glossary

IS	Inofficial Synonym

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