Ingredients --

Acetylsalicylic Acid

Chemical Formula: C₆H₄(OCOCH₃)CO₂H

Synonyms

2-acetoxybenzoic acid

Description

White odorless crystals

Uses

Acetylsalicylic acid is more commonly known as aspirin. It is used as a pain reliever, to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Acetylsalicylic acid breaks down into salicylic acid 20 minutes after entering the bloodstream. It is the salicylic acid that is responsible for the beneficial effects of aspirin. Salicylic acid itself it too caustic to be taken orally.

Acetylsalicylic acid has anti-clotting effect in the blood.