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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)
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.


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