SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1N=NC2=CC(=C(C=C2)[O-])C(=O)O)C(=O)O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
Description: The molecule is an organic sodium salt that is the disodium salt of 3,3'-azobis(6-hydroxybenzoic acid) (olsalazine). Effective in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis. Mechanism of action unknown, but appears to be topical It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a prodrug. It contains an olsalazine(2-).