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How do you know if aspirin has begun to hydrolyze?
burn it. If it smells lke vinegar, its in the process of hydrolyzing.
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 gas smells like vinegar?
They could have eaten fries with vinegar on them.
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.
What does vinegar smell like?
it smells sour (bad)
Just got a shirt that came in the mail Realized it smelled like fish Then washed it and it still smells like fish but only on the places with dye How do you get the smell out?
I would try adding vinegar to the wash. I don't know why, but the vinegar should cut the smell, and yet the shirt shouldn't come out smelling like vinegar either. Vinegar works to cut all kinds of nasty smells.
What does heroin smell like when it is cooking?
ive never done china, so dont know what that smells like... but black tar should smell like vinegar.
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.
What could be the reason if my sourdough starter smells like vinegar?
If your sourdough starter smells like vinegar, it could be due to the presence of acetic acid bacteria in the starter. These bacteria produce acetic acid, which gives off a vinegar-like smell. This is a normal part of the fermentation process in sourdough starters.
Which vinegar is good for to wash hair?
no it is not when it comes out it smells like salt and vinager chips
What should Aspirin not be given for?
Aspirin even children's aspirin-should never be given to children or teenagers with flu-like symptoms or chickenpox
What happens when aspirin sits around at rooom temperature for a long time?
Aspirin can degrade over time when exposed to room temperature, leading to decreased effectiveness. It can also potentially develop a strong vinegar-like odor, indicating breakdown of the active ingredient. It's advisable to store aspirin in a cool, dry place to maintain its potency.
