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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.
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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
Is aspirin an acid or base?
Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid. As the name implies, it's a weak acid.
Is aspirin an acid or a base?
Aspirin is a weak acid (acetylsalicylic). It's also an aromatic compound, and is slightly soluble in water.
What is the aspirin?
Aspirin is a drug containing acetylsalicylic acid
Why isn't hydrochloric acid used as a catalyst for aspirin synthesis?
Hcl cl- is a strong nucleophile capible of substituting the oH group of the salicyclic acid,, my best guess
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.
What is Aspirin's chemical composition?
Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, SMILES O=C(Oc1ccccc1C(=O)O)C.
