Acetyl Salicylic Acid (Aspirin)

Structure:

• Acetyl Salicylic Acid (Aspirin) Chemical Formula: C₉H₈O₄

• Molecular Structure: An ester formed by the acetylation of salicylic acid, with an acetyl group (-COCH₃) attached to the hydroxyl group of salicylic acid.

• Geometry: Planar around the aromatic ring.

Acetyl Salicylic Acid (Aspirin)

Uses:

1. Analgesic and Antipyretic: Used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.

2. Anti-inflammatory: Used in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions.

3. Blood Thinner: Used to prevent blood clots in patients at risk of heart attack and stroke.