acetylsalicylic
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acetylsalicylic (not comparable)
(organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a carboxylic acid Cell membranes are generally impermeable to charged or large, polar molecules because of the lipophilic fatty acyl chains comprising their interior.
In addition to serving as an important active metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which acts in part as a prodrug to salicylic acid, it is probably best known for its use as a key ingredient in topical anti-acne products.
Other medicines that do increase the risk include niacin and aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid).
The fire lasts from October 8 to October 10. * 1897 German chemist Felix Hoffmann discovers an improved way of synthesizing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).