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2. Salicylic acid - Wikipedia

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   Salicylic acid is a phenolic phytohormone, and is found in plants with roles in plant growth and development, photosynthesis, transpiration, and ion uptake and transport. [53] Salicylic acid is involved in endogenous signaling, mediating plant defense against pathogens. [54]

3. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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   Reaction between acetic acid and salicylic acid can also form aspirin but this esterification reaction is reversible and the presence of water can lead to hydrolysis of the aspirin. So, an anhydrous reagent is preferred. [26] Reaction mechanism Acetylation of salicylic acid, mechanism

4. Acetylation - Wikipedia

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   Salicylic acid is acetylated to form aspirin. In chemistry, acetylation is an organic esterification reaction with acetic acid. It introduces an acetyl group into a chemical compound. Such compounds are termed acetate esters or simply acetates. Deacetylation is the opposite reaction, the removal of an acetyl group from a chemical compound.

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   "Salicylic acid is a topical medication used to treat acne and a variety of other skin conditions, like warts and psoriasis," says double-board-certified dermatologist, Maya Thosani, MD. While it ...

6. History of aspirin - Wikipedia

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   Dreser, Eichengrün and Hoffmann would be the key figures in the development of acetylsalicylic acid as the drug Aspirin (though their respective roles have been the subject of some contention). In 1897, Hoffmann used salicylic acid refluxed with acetic anhydride to synthesise acetylsalicylic acid. Eichengrün sent the ASA to Dreser's ...

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   Salicylic Acid Serum 2%. Calling all folks with sensitive skin: This one's for you.The 2 percent salicylic acid in this one is backed by maltobionic acid, a PHA that gently dissolves dead skin ...

8. Salicylic acid and acne, simplified - AOL

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   What is salicylic acid and why do MDs recommend it for fighting acne? Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...

9. Acetyl group - Wikipedia

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   The term "acetyl" was coined by the German chemist Justus von Liebig in 1839 CE to describe what he incorrectly believed to be the radical of acetic acid (the main component of vinegar, aside from water), which is now known as the vinyl group (coined in 1851 CE); "acetyl" is derived from the Latin acētum, meaning "vinegar."