Also known as: Sodium para-aminosalicylate; Sodium 4-aminosalicylate; Para-aminosalicylic acid sodium salt
PAS Sodium (Sodium para-aminosalicylate) is a second-line antitubercular agent used in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Manufactured by Mediocon Inc in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India at a GMP-certified facility. CAS No: 133-10-8.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 133-10-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H6NNaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 175.12 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Antitubercular / Antibacterial Agent |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2025 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2030 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |