l General Information |
Product Name | Aspirin |
General description | Aspirin is a salicylate, and irreversible COX1 and COX2 inhibitor, used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. |
Synonym | Acetylsalicylic acid; 2-acetyloxybenzoic acid |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 50-78-2 |
Formula | C9H8O4 | Molecular Weight | 180.159 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥25mg/mL |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Aspirin is an orally administered non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. Acetylsalicylic acid binds to and acetylates serine residues in cyclooxygenases, resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandin, platelet aggregation, and inflammation. This agent exhibits analgesic, antipyretic, and anticoagulant properties. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
