Aspirin
CAS No. 50-78-2
2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic acid
C9H8O4 · MW 180.16
Aspirin (CAS 50-78-2) is a active pharmaceutical ingredients building block with the molecular formula C9H8O4 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
50-78-2
Chemical Name
Aspirin
IUPAC Name
2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H8O4
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
Category
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Aspirin structure
- SMILES
- CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(=O)O
About Aspirin
Aspirin (CAS 50-78-2) is a active pharmaceutical ingredients building block with the molecular formula C9H8O4 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C9H8O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 50-78-2 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Aspirin |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic acid |
| SMILES | CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(=O)O |
| Category | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients |
Synonyms
- Acetylsalicylic acid
- ASA
Applications — Aspirin
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Aspirin is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Aspirin as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspirin?
Aspirin (CAS 50-78-2) is a active pharmaceutical ingredients building block with the molecular formula C9H8O4 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Aspirin?
The CAS number of Aspirin is 50-78-2.
What is the molecular formula of Aspirin?
The molecular formula of Aspirin is C9H8O4.
What is the molecular weight of Aspirin?
The molecular weight of Aspirin is 180.16 g/mol.
What is Aspirin used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Aspirin is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Aspirin as a raw material.
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