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