Aspirin
SIAL/BP617 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Acetylsalicylic acid; 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid; O-Acetylsalicylic acid; ASA; Aspirin
CAS Number: 50-78-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H8O4
Molecular Weight: 180.16
EC Number: 200-064-1
MDL Number: MFCD00002430
Linear Formula: 2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | aspirin |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical pharmaceutical small molecule |
| form | crystalline |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C9H8O4/c1-6(10)13-8-5- |
| InChI key | BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | BP |
| mp | 134-136 °C (lit.) |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(O)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Aspirin BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia. Also used in monographs such as: • Aspirin Gastro-resistant Tablets • Co-codaprin Tablets • Aspirin Dispersible Tablets • Aspirin and Caffeine Tablets |
| 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: | Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia   |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 |
| 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 | 12352200 |