Synonym: 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid, O-Acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, Aspirin
Linear Formula: 2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
Molecular Weight: 180.16
CAS Number: 50-78-2
form | neat |
mp | 134-136 °C(lit.) |
format | neat |
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.