Acetylsalicylic acid
CAS Number50-78-2
Formula2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
Mol. Weight180.16 g/mol
Acetylsalicylic acid
What is Acetylsalicylic acid?
Acetylsalicylic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 50-78-2 and molecular formula 2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
2-(CH3CO2)C6H4CO2H
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
Grade
purum
Assay/Purity
≥99.0% (HPLC)
Solubility
H2O: soluble10 mg/mL at 37 °C(lit.)
H2O: soluble3 mg/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
ethanol: soluble50 mg/mL
aqueous base: decomposes
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Melting Point
134-136 °C(lit.)
134-136 °C
Ignition Residue
≤0.1%
EC Number
200-064-1
WGK Germany
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