Q115
General ScienceChemistry
Chemically Aspirin is:
- a.Acetyl salicylic acid
- b.Sodium salicylate
- c.Methyl salicylate
- d.Ethyl salicylate
Answer: (A) Acetyl salicylic acid
Aspirin is the trade name for acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes that produce prostaglandins responsible for pain and inflammation. Sodium salicylate and methyl salicylate are related compounds but are not aspirin.