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O-Acetylsalicylic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
O-Acetylsalicylic acid is the prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. Along with sodium salicylate (sc-3520), aspirin has been shown to block the long terminal repeat from the human immunodeficiency virus and the Ig κ enhancer from NFκB dependent transcription.
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O-Acetylsalicylic acid is the prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. Along with sodium salicylate (sc-3520), aspirin has been shown to block the long terminal repeat from the human immunodeficiency virus and the Ig κ enhancer from NFκB dependent transcription.
Solubility
Soluble in 100% ethanol (80mg/ml), DMSO (41mg/ml) or dimethyl formamide (30mg/ml); slightly soluble in Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.2 (2.7mg/ml).
Notes
Store at room temperature. Ensure good ventilation.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 133°C to 140°C |
Density | 1.4 |
Flash Point | 250°C (482°F) |
Quantity | 2500 g |
Beilstein | 779271 |
Merck Index | 14,851 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in 100% ethanol (80mg/ml),DMSO (41mg/ml) or dimethyl formamide (30mg/ml); slightly soluble in Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS),pH 7.2 (2.7mg/ml). |
Formula Weight | 180.15 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | O-Acetylsalicylic acid |
RUO – Research Use Only
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