Aspirin
by Hyran Brooks
Chemical Name
Acetylsalicyic acid
Common Name
Aspirin
Chemical Formula
C9H8O4
Uses of Chemical
*Treats pain and fevers
*prevents blood clots
*It is given after heart attacks to prevent recurrence or cardiac tissue death
physical , chemical, properties
*white crystaline solid
*oderless
*decomposses rapidly in solutions of ammonium acetate
Fun Facts
*one of the most widley used meds in the world
*Appolo moon astronauts had aspirin in their med kits
*Aspirin was the first non sterodial anti-inflammatory drug