Synonyms: 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid; O-Acetylsalicylic acid; ASA; Aspirin
Formula: 2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
Formula Weight: 180.16
CAS No.: 50-78-2
Purity: ≥99.0%
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.
Packaging: 1 kg in poly bottle
Packaging: 100, 250, 500 g in poly bottle
Abs.: ε1mM/230 nm, aqueous acid 466
Assay: ≥99.0%
Color: white
Form: crystalline
Gene Information: human ... ITGA2B, ITGB3
MP: 134-136°C(lit.)
pKa (25°C): 3.5
Solubility: H2O: soluble10 mg/mL at 37°C