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Aspirin (C9H8O4)

aspirin presents a C9 framework, aromatic rings, a carboxylic acid (formula C9H8O4, CAS 50-78-2). ChemicalTool Reaction can propose ranked disconnections for aspirin from the SMILES CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(=O)O.

Target
Aspirin
CAS
50-78-2
Formula
C9H8O4
Approx. MW
180.16
SMILES
CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(=O)O
PubChem CID
2244
Approx. carbons
C9

Aspirin structure

Properties

IUPAC name
2-acetyloxybenzoic acid
Common names
Acetylsalicylic acid; ASA; Aspirin; O-Acetylsalicylic acid
Molecular weight
180.16
Exact mass
180.04
InChIKey
BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point
135 °C
Boiling point
140 °C (decomposes)

Example route

AI-precomputed example (not literature-verified). Full route page

Acetylate salicylic acid with acetic anhydride (often catalytic acid) to give aspirin. … (2 steps total)

Acetylate salicylic acid with acetic anhydride (often catalytic acid) to give aspirin. → Prepare salicylic acid from phenol via carboxylation at elevated temperature and pressure.

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Aspirin?

Aspirin has molecular formula C9H8O4. Molecular weight about 180.16 g·mol⁻¹.

How can Aspirin be synthesized?

Acetylate salicylic acid with acetic anhydride (often catalytic acid) to give aspirin. Then Prepare salicylic acid from phenol via carboxylation at elevated temperature and pressure.

What is the CAS number of Aspirin?

The CAS Registry Number for Aspirin is 50-78-2.

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