Introduction
Description: Acetylsalicylic acid is a plant defense biochemical that has induced tobacco's resistance to the tobacco mosaic virus.
Synonyms: 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid; o-Acetylsalicylic acid, Aspirin
Solubility |
Hot to Boiling Water |
Physical Form |
Solid |
Storage Temp. |
Room Temperature |
Other Notes |
Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
UPC / SKU |
A118 |
CAS NUMBER |
50-78-2 |
Formula Weight |
180.16 |
Formula |
C9H8O4 |
Synonyms |
2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid; Aspirin |
Storage Temp. |
Room Temperature |
Tariff Code |
2918.22.0000 |
Risk Info (R) |
22-36/37/38 |
Safety Info (S) |
22-45-36/37/39 |
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A118 Acetylsalicylic Acid
Synonym: 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid; 2-Acetoxybenzoic Acid; Aspirin
CAS: 50-78-2
Formula: C9H8O4
Molecular Wt: 180.16
Properties |
Form: |
Powder |
Appearance: |
White Crystalline |
Application: |
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Solubility: |
Per Merck solubility index, approx. 3.3 g/L in water @ RT; More soluble in hot water. Very soluble in ethanol and DMSO. |
Typical Working Concentration: |
Varies with application, should be determined by end user. |
Storage Temp: |
Room Temperature |
Storage Temp of Stock Solution: |
Do not store solutions; use fresh solutions. |
Other Notes: |
Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
Application Notes
Avoid solutions with a pH above 7.4 as acetylsalicylic acid will hydrolyze to salicylic acid.
References
Merck 13, 856