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Acetylsalicylic Acid

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Description

**Systematic name:**

2-(Acetoxy)benzoic acid

**Molecular formula:** C₉H₈O₄

**Chemical formula (condensed):**

C₆H₄(OCOCH₃)COOH

**Molar mass:** 180,16 g/mol

**Information:** Acetylsalicylic acid is a white crystalline substance with analgesic (pain relieving), antipyretic (reduces fever), and anti-inflammatory effects. It also has anti-rheumatic effects .

**Use:** Acetylsalicylic acid is among the most widely used drug in the world and is better known under the name of Acylpyrin and Aspirin.