Acetylsalicylic Acid

Aspirin

2-CH₃CO₂C₆H₄CO₂H

F.W. 180.16

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Hazard Alert

An allergen; may cause bleeding after ingestion; 10-gram dose may be fatal. LD₅₀ 200 mg/kg. TLV 5 mg/m³.

Product Details

Storage:

Organic #1 in a poison cabinet.

Shelf Life:

Poor unless stored in dry environment (<1 year). Store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag.

Soluble:

Water, alcohol, chloroform and ether.

Color:

White

Odor:

When fresh, none; as it ages, vinegar.

CAS No.:

50-78-2