Question:

IUPAC name of aspirin is ______.

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Aspirin = Acetyl (acetoxy) + Salicylic acid → 2-acetoxybenzoic acid.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
  • Salicylic anhydride
  • 2-ethyl salicylate
  • 2-acetoxybenzoic acid
  • 4-hydroxybenzoic acid
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Aspirin, a widely used analgesic and antipyretic, is chemically known as 2-acetoxybenzoic acid. It is synthesized by esterifying the hydroxyl group of salicylic acid with acetic anhydride.
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