Aspirin

C₉H₈O₄

IUPAC: 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 50-78-2

Overview

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is one of the most widely used medications. It reduces pain, fever, and inflammation by inhibiting COX enzymes.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 9 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×8
4.5%
C
Carbon ×9
60.0%
O
Oxygen ×4
35.5%

Uses

  • • Pain relief
  • • Anti-inflammatory
  • • Blood thinner
  • • Fever reducer

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Aspirin was first synthesized in 1897 by Felix Hoffmann at Bayer — it's one of the oldest modern drugs

Safety

  • ⚠ Can cause stomach bleeding
  • ⚠ Reye's syndrome risk in children

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)OC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
180.16 g/mol
Density
1.4000 g/cm³
Melting Point
135.0 °C
Boiling Point
140.0 °C
Solubility
3 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
180.0423
XLogP
1.2
TPSA
63.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
212.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspirin?
Aspirin (C₉H₈O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Aspirin?
Aspirin has a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol.
What state is Aspirin at room temperature?
Aspirin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Aspirin organic or inorganic?
Aspirin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Aspirin?
Aspirin (C₉H₈O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).