The molecule is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by an amino group at the 5-position. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is an aromatic amine, an amino acid, a member of phenols, a monocarboxylic acid and a monohydroxybenzoic acid. It derives from a salicylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a mesalaminate(1-).
5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid