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Aspirin or Acetylsalicylic Acid

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Molecular Structure of Acetylsalicylic Acid or Aspirin

Molecular Structure of Acetylsalicylic Acid or Aspirin

Dr. A.M. Helmenstine
This is the molecular structure of acetylsalicylic acid, which is the active ingredient in aspirin.

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