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Aspirin is a weak acid (acetylsalicylic). It's also an aromatic compound, and is slightly soluble in water.
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∙ 15y agoThe proper name for the drug Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, so it is an acid.
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Is aspirin an acid or base?
Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid. As the name implies, it's a weak acid.
Is aspirin soluble in acid?
it is insoluble in acid, since aspirin is a weak base, thus won't react with an acid, thus insoluble
Will aspirin form a salt with ammonia?
Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. Consequently, it can act as a Lewis acid. Ammonia is a Lewis base. Therefore, ammonia and aspirin can react to form the ammonium salt of aspirin.
What acid is found in aspirin?
Aspirin is the trade name for acetylsalicylic acid.
Is aspirin a carboxylic acid and an ester?
Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid and an acetate ester of salicylic acid.
Is aspirin acidic basic or neutral?
aspirin is an acid... aspirins chemical name is acetylsalicylic acid
Can aspirin be in a pill or acid?
it is an acid
What is the aspirin?
Aspirin is a drug containing acetylsalicylic acid
Is aspirin a strong acid?
Salicylic acid has a pKa of 1.96 and acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has a pKa of 3.48. Therefore salicylic acid is the stronger acid.
What is acetylsalicylic acid more commonly known as?
Aspirin is the more common name for acetylsalicylic acid.
Where was the substance in aspirin found?
Aspirin is acetyl salicylic acid.
What is the process of making aspirin?
Aspirin is made when salicylic acid and acetic anhydride is reacted in the presence of an acid catalyst such as H2SO4. Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and acetic acid is formed. The reaction is an esterification reaction.
