| Name | 5-acetylsalicylic acid |
| Synonyms | 5-Acetylsalicylic acid 5-ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 5-acetylsalicylic acid 5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoate 2-Hydroxy-5-acetylbenzoic acid 5-ACETYL-2-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID 5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid Acetylsalicylic Acid Impurity 22 Benzoic acid, 5-acetyl-2-hydroxy- |
| CAS | 13110-96-8 |
| EINECS | 236-037-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H8O4/c1-5(10)6-2-3-8(11)7(4-6)9(12)13/h2-4,11H,1H3,(H,12,13)/p-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H8O4 |
| Molar Mass | 180.16 |
| Density | 1.365±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Melting Point | 214-216°C |
| Boling Point | 413.0±35.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Flash Point | 250°C |
| Vapor Presure | 1.46E-07mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | powder to crystalline |
| Color | White to Light yellow |
| BRN | 2096968 |
| pKa | 2.62±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| MDL | MFCD00013978 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | 22 - Do not breathe dust. |
| Preparation | 5-acetylsalicylic acid can be prepared from 3-acetylbenzoic acid, o-hydroxybenzoic acid or o-acetylsalicylic acid in one step. |
| Uses | 5-acetylsalicylic acid is an acid derivative that can be used as an organic intermediate in the field of organic synthesis. |
| Biological activity | 5-Acetylsalicic acid has anti-inflammatory effects and is considered to be an active agent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). |