Synonym:
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid,
O-Acetylsalicylic acid,
ASA,
Acetylsalicylic acid,
Aspirin
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CAS Number 50-78-2
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Linear Formula 2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
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Molecular Weight 180.16
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Beilstein Registry Number 779271
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MDL number MFCD00002430
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PubChem Substance ID 329749073
Properties:
Related Categories |
Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,
USP Standards,
USP Standards A - B
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Description:
Biochem/physiol Actions
Blocks the production of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (prostaglandin H synthase), with greater selectivity toward the COX-1 isoform. The antithrombotic effect is due to the inhibition of COX-1 in platelets that blocks thromboxane production and platelet aggregation. Chemopreventive against colorectal and other solid tumors.
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia
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Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here
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Safety:
Symbol

GHS07
Precautionary statements
P301 + P312 + P330
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport