Sunday, June 26, 2011

acetylsalicylic acid

acetylsalicylic acid [ORG CHEM]CH3COOC6H4COOH A white, crystalline, weakly acidic
substance, with melting point 137 C; slightly soluble in water; used medicinally as
an antipyretic. Also known by trade name aspirin.

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