Preparation of aspirin - The chemical background This is the overall reaction that is going to be done to synthesise aspirin
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Have a little read: ... The Commercial Importance of Aspirin Introduction In 1899 Aspirin was first synthesised, and also known as acetylsalicylic acid which is the salicylate ester of ethnic acid. Salicylate origins lie in the naturally occurring compound salicin. It was discovered by the Greeks, around the fifth century B.C, that a substance in the bark of the willow tree, (we now know as salicin) could relieve pain. How does Aspirin work in the body? Aspirin is able to block the production of a substance called prostaglandins. These prostaglandins are produced by the body whenever a cell in the body is injured. Production and release of these prostaglandins leads to swelling, pain and fever which are commonly associated with injuries or disease. Medical uses of Aspirin There are so many medical uses of Aspirin, like: * It is known that aspirin reduces the risk of strokes in patients with early warning signs of Transient Ichaemic attacks. * It is now accepted
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