small molecule
Acetylsalicylic acid
Synonyms/Brands: ASA, Easprin, Aspirin, asatab 80, Polopiryna, Acetylsalicylate, Azetylsalizylsure, Acetylsalicylsaeure, Azetylsalizylsaeure, cido acetilsaliclico, Acetylsalicylic acid, medique medi seltzer, o-acetoxybenzoic acid, 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid, O-acetylsalicylic acid, Acide actylsalicylique, Salicylic acid acetate, o-carboxyphenyl acetate, Acidum acetylsalicylicum, 2-(ACETYLOXY)benzoic acid, Acide 2-(acetyloxy)benzoique, 2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Acetylsalicylic acid also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)
Molecular Formula: C9H8O4
Molecular Weight:: 180.1574
CAS:: 50-78-2
ATC:: N02BA51, A01AD05, B01AC06, C10BX06, N02BA71, B01AC56, C10BX01, C10BX02, C10BX05, C10BX04, M01BA03, C10BX08, N02BA01
InChiKey:: BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi:: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c1-6(10)13-8-5-3-2-4-7(8)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
SMILES:: CC(=O)OC1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O
IUPAC Name:: 2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid
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