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Acetylsalicylic Acid, also known by trade name Aspirin, is an acetyl derivative of salicylic acid that is a white, crystalline, weakly acidic substance, with melting point 137°C. It is useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches. Aspirin is also effective in reducing fever, inflammation, and swelling and thus has been used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, and mild infection. Large doses cause acid-base imbalance and respiratory disturbances and can be fatal, especially in children. Acetaminophen (known by trade name Tylenol), which does not cause gastric irritation but does lower fever and relieve pain, is often substituted for Aspirin.
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How was acetylsalicylic acid discovered?
The acetylsalicylic acid was prepared for the first time by Felix Hoffmann in 1897.
Can you take Aleve with acetylsalicylic acid?
No advid does not contail acetylsalicylic acid. Only Bayer and aspirin.
What name is acetysalicyclic acid better known?
Acetylsalicylic Acid is better known as asprin.
What kind of acid is found in aspirins?
acetylsalicylic acid
What is the real word for aspirin?
acetylsalicylic acid... say that 3 times fast, 7 syllables.Answer:The IUPAC name for C9H8O4 is 2-acetyloxybenzoic acid. Alternate names are acetylsalicylate. acetylsalicylic acid, O-acetylsalicylic acid. Asprin is a Trade Name.
Chemicaly what is aspirin?
Acetylsalicylic acid
What is the formula for acetylsalicylic acid?
C9H8O4
What is acetylsalicylic acid more commonly known as?
Aspirin is the more common name for acetylsalicylic acid.
Is aspirin an acid or a base?
Aspirin is a weak acid (acetylsalicylic). It's also an aromatic compound, and is slightly soluble in water.
What is another word for acetylsalicylic acid?
Aspirin
What is aspirin's scientific name?
acetylsalicylic acid
What acid is found in aspirin?
Aspirin is the trade name for acetylsalicylic acid.
