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A3160

Sigma-Aldrich

Acetylsalicylic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2-Acetoxybenzoic acid, O-Acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, Aspirin

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Linear Formula:
2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
50-78-2
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Beilstein:
779271
EC Number:
200-064-1
MDL number:
MFCD00002430
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
24890723
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

analytical standard

form

powder

packaging

vial of 500 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

134-136 °C (lit.)

application(s)

forensics and toxicology
pharmaceutical
veterinary

SMILES string

CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C9H8O4/c1-6(10)13-8-5-3-2-4-7(8)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key

BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ITGA2B(3674) , PTGS1(5742) , PTGS2(5743)

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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

Supplied in amber screw-cap vials

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

482.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

250 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Connie N Hess et al.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 66(7), 777-787 (2015-08-14)
Bleeding limits anticoagulant treatment in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). We investigated whether background concomitant antiplatelet therapy influences the effects of apixaban after ACS. This study examined high-risk ACS patients who were treated with aspirin or aspirin plus clopidogrel
Niels Hulsman et al.
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 50(10), 2424-2431 (2007-04-20)
Hybrid drug 1 (NO-ASA) continues to attract intense research from chemists and biologists alike. It consists of ASA and a -ONO2 group connected through a spacer and is in preclinical development as an antitumor drug. We report that, contrary to
Christina Perneby et al.
Thrombosis and haemostasis, 95(4), 652-658 (2006-04-08)
Aspirin is widely used, but dosages in different clinical situations and the possible importance of "aspirin resistance" are debated. We performed an open cross-over study comparing no treatment (baseline) with three aspirin dosage regimens--37.5 mg/day for 10 days, 320 mg/day
Andrew O Maree et al.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 46(7), 1258-1263 (2005-10-04)
We investigated whether use of low-dose enteric-coated (EC) aspirin for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events has sufficient bioavailability to achieve complete platelet cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition in all individuals. Aspirin reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with pre-existing vascular disease;
A O Maree et al.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH, 3(10), 2340-2345 (2005-09-10)
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) irreversibly inhibits platelet cyclooxygenase (COX)-1, the enzyme that converts arachidonic acid (AA) to the potent platelet agonist thromboxane (TX) A2. Despite clear benefit from aspirin in patients with cardiovascular disease (CAD), evidence of heterogeneity in the way
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