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1Account for the fact that old aspirin may smell like vinegar?
Acetic acid (vinegar) is one of the biproducts when aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) breaks down.
How do you know if aspirin has begun to hydrolyze?
burn it. If it smells lke vinegar, its in the process of hydrolyzing.
Is aspirin a brand name?
Yes...or at least it can be. While both contain "acetylsalicylic acid" (ASA) as active drug and the effect on the body is the same when first bought, the differences come in longevity. Multiple studies show that Bayer does not degrade as fast as the generic. Go smell that year old bottle of aspirin in the closet. It'll smell like vinegar since its degraded to a similar form to vinegar. Bayer degrades much slower while the off brand degrades rapidly. Spend the small extra for Bayer if you need to take daily aspirin. That's your life. Just using it for occasional pain? I'm sure the off-brand is fine.
How do you pronounce Vanessa Bayer's last name?
Like the aspirin.
What happens when aspirin sits around at rooom temperature for a long time?
They need to be kept in a tight container. If they smell like vinegar it means they are old and should be thrown away.
Why do you need to discard a bottle of aspirin that has developed a vinegar-like odor?
The smell of vinegar from an old bottle of aspirin is an indication that the active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, has decomposed. One of the products of the decomposition of aspirin is acetic acid, which is the active ingredient in vinegar and what smells. You should definitely not consume drugs that are past the expiration date that have decomposed! You may need to discard it because some meds can be toxic after a certain date, or after being exposed to sunlight, humidity, etc. As cheap as aspirin is these days, one should not hesitate to replace it if there are any questions at all about its freshness.
What does vinegar smell like?
it smells sour (bad)
What does weeping willow tree smell like?
Like aspirin. They have an astringent sharp smell. Last time I checked, trees can't smell.
What causes water to taste like aspirin?
Aspirin tastes a little bit like vinegar and the older the aspirin is, the more it tastes like vinegar. This is because vinegar is a solution of acetic acid and aspirin is made from acetic acid and salicylic acid.
Why does silicone smell like vinegar?
It releases acetic acid(vinegar) as part of the curing process.
Why does your foot smell like vinegar?
It depends; did you wash it?!
Should you take aspirin that smells like vinegar?
Aspirin & Vinegar both contain salicylates. Combining the two could actually be dangerous to someone with a salicylate allergy.
