1. Organic Chemistry Project
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

2. Aspirin Structural Diagram (C9H8O4)
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3. The History of Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid was first produced in 1853 by a man named Charles Frédéric Gerhardt who mixed acetyl chloride with sodium salicylate. Then later in the 19th century many chemist found ways to synthesis it. Later in a company called Bayer was looking into acetylsalicylic acid as a replacement for standard salicylate medicines found at the time because it was less-irritating. They had found a new way to synthesis it and began to sell it on the market. The drug’s name later became aspirin in 1899.
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4. How is Aspirin Synthesized
Aspirin is a derived from salicylic acid, a naturally occurring product that can be found in willow tree bark. It is made by mixing acetic anhydride and salicylic acid. When this is done it will produce acetyl salicylic acid and acetic acid.

5. Properties of Aspirin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin
Has a white appearance
Has no odor
Molar mass of g/Mol
Has a density of 1.40 g/cm3
Melting point of 135 degrees Celsius
Boiling point of 140 degrees Celsius
Solid at room temperature
Has found to help lower the risk of having a heart attack or dying from one
Has affects on reducing pains
Can be used as an anti-imflamatory
Is thought to reduce the risk of getting cancer or dying from cancer

6. Uses of Aspirin
Aspirin is used for a variety of different things. For starters it is widely known to be a good pain reliever. On top of pain relief, aspirin is also used to prevent heart attacks. It may also be used as a blood thinner in small doses.

7. Problems with Aspirin
The two biggest potential side effects to taking aspirin are the risk of heartburn or upset stomach. Taking the drug may also damage the lining of the stomach. In addition to this it is also possible to experience nausea.