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Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10215.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10215.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A10215.22
also known as A10215-22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
16475-90-4
IUPAC Name
methyl 5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H10O4
InChI Key
XLSMGNNWSRNTIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC(=CC=C1O)C(C)=O
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Melting Point (clear melt)
57.0-63.0?C

Description

Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate is used in food flavorings and preservatives. It is useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches It is also effective in reducing fever, inflammation, and swelling and thus has been used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, and mild infection.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate is used in food flavorings and preservatives. It is useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches It is also effective in reducing fever, inflammation, and swelling and thus has been used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, and mild infection.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry condition in well sealed containers.
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