BP617

Aspirin

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Acetylsalicylic acid, 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid, O-Acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, Aspirin
• Linear Formula: 2-(CH₃CO₂)C₆H₄CO₂H
• CAS Number: 50-78-2
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Beilstein: 779271
• EC Number: 200-064-1
• MDL number: MFCD00002430
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: aspirin
• form: crystalline
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• mp: 134-136 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C9H8O4/c1-6(10)13-8-5-3-2-4-7(8)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... PTGS1(5742) , PTGS2(5743)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Aspirin BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Aspirin Tablets

Aspirin Gastro-resistant Tablets

Co-codaprin Tablets

Aspirin Dispersible Tablets

Aspirin and Caffeine Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Blocks the production of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (prostaglandin H synthase), with greater selectivity toward the COX-1 isoform. The antithrombotic effect is due to the inhibition of COX-1 in platelets that blocks thromboxane production and platelet aggregation. Chemopreventive against colorectal and other solid tumors.

Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 482.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): 250 °C