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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Phenols > Hydroxybenzoates > Salicylates > Aspirin
... > Organic Chemicals > Carboxylic Acids > Hydroxy Acids > Hydroxybenzoates > Salicylates > Aspirin
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Benzoates > Hydroxybenzoates > Salicylates > Aspirin
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Aspirin  

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Entry terms

  • 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid
  • Acetylsalicylic Acid
  • Acid, Acetylsalicylic

Scope note

  • The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)

History note

  • 65; was ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 1963-64

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