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Acetylsalicylic acid for peak identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acetylsalicylic acid, 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/REAXYS Number:
779271
MDL number:
MFCD00002430
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831434
NACRES:
NA.24
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

aspirin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

134-136 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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 ... PTGS1(5742) , PTGS2(5743)

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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.

Application

Acetylsalicylic acid for peak identification 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.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

482.0 °F

flash_point_c

250 °C

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