Acetylsalicylic acid
SIAL/A0200000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid; O-Acetylsalicylic acid; ASA; Aspirin
CAS Number: 50-78-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H8O4
Molecular Weight: 180.16
MDL Number: MFCD00002430
Linear Formula: 2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | aspirin |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C9H8O4/c1-6(10)13-8-5- |
| InChI key | BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 134-136 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(O)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Acetylsalicylic acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Blocks the production of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (prostaglandin H synthase), with greater selectivity toward the COX-1 isoform. The antithrombotic effect is due to the inhibition of COX-1 in platelets that blocks thromboxane production and platelet aggregation. Chemopreventive against colorectal and other solid tumors. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 482.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 250 °C |
| mp | 134-136 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |