Aspirin

Tocris Bioscience | Catalog # 4092

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor; NSAID
Tocris Bioscience

Key Product Details

Description

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor; NSAID
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Product Description

Aspirin is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX)-1. Blocks the production of prostaglandins and thromboxanes. Exhibits antiplatelet and antithrombotic activities. Displays anticancer effects in some solid tumors. One of the first described NSAID drugs.

Product Specifications for Aspirin

Molecular Weight

180.16

Formula

C9H8O4

Storage

Store at RT

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

2-Acetoxybenzoic acid

CAS Number

50-78-2

PubChem ID

2244

InChI Key

BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(OC1=C(C(O)=O)C=CC=C1)=O

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
water 1.8 10
DMSO 18.02 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for Aspirin

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 180.16.

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 5.55 mL 27.75 mL 55.51 mL
5 mM 1.11 mL 5.55 mL 11.10 mL
10 mM 0.56 mL 2.78 mL 5.55 mL
50 mM 0.11 mL 0.56 mL 1.11 mL

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Background References

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product. See our Citations tab to view 11 publications citing the usage of this product.

Product Documents for Aspirin

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Aspirin

For research use only

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Aspirin (NOTE: It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three months of pregnancy, unless specifically directed to do so by a physician because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.), which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive toxicity with developmental effects. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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