AS & A2 MOLECULES

ASPIRIN

Systematic name: 2-ethanoylhydroxybenzoic acid

Other names: acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin

 

Where does it feature in the course?

Storyline and Activities from What’s In A Medicine (WM)

Section 13.4 The –OH group in alcohols, phenols and acids

 

3D model of aspirin molecule