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Acetyl Salicylic Acid USP

Acetyl Salicylic Acid USP

CAS: 50-78-2

 

Acetyl Salicylic Acid USP comes as either white crystals, commonly tabular or needle-like, or as white crystalline powder. It can be odorless to havings a faint odor. Acetyl Salicylic Acid is stable in dry air; in moist air it gradually hydrolyzes to salicylic and acetic acids. It is slightly hygroscopic.

 

Alternative name(s): Aspirin, Acetylsalicylic acid, Salicylic acid acetate

Chemical Formula

C9H8O4

Hazardous Drug (NIOSH)

No

Temperature Requirement

Controlled Room Temp 15-25°C

Hygroscopic

Yes

Light-sensitive

No