Title: 5-Bromosalicylic Acid Acetate
CAS Registry Number: 1503-53-3
CAS Name: 2-(Acetyloxy)-5-bromobenzoic acid
Additional Names: acetyl-5-bromosalicylic acid; bromoaspirin
Molecular Formula: C9H7BrO4
Molecular Weight: 259.05
Percent Composition: C 41.73%, H 2.72%, Br 30.85%, O 24.70%
Literature References: Prepn: Robertson, J. Chem. Soc. 81, 1482 (1902).
Properties: Minute crystals from alcohol, mp 168-169°. Tastes slightly sour with sweet aftertaste. One gram dissolves in about 1500 ml water, 9 ml alcohol, 21 ml ether.
Melting point: mp 168-169°
Therap-Cat: Analgesic.
Keywords: Analgesic (Non-Narcotic).
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |