Aspirin & asparagine

In everyday life
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 1.
ASPIRIN
C 9H8 O 4
GENERAL INFORMATION

● Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)

● Pain killer
● Relieve fever
● Keep somewhere dry
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE OF ASPIRIN
Properties
● Melting point
○ 135 degrees C
● Boiling point
○ 140 degrees C
● White crystalline
● Insoluble in water
● Soluble in alcohol
● Flammable in fire
Common side effects

● Vomit
● Excess stomach acid secretion
● Stomach cramps
● Heartburn
● Drowsiness
Severe side effects
● Rash
● Loss of appetite
● Hives
● Fever
● Difficulty breathing
● Asthma
 2.
Asparagine
C 4H8 N 2 O 3
GENERAL INFORMATION

● Most common natural amino acids on Earth

● Non-essential amino acid in humans
● First amino acid to be isolated
● Maintain balance in Central Nervous System
CHEMICAL
CHEMICALSTRUCTURE
STRUCTUREOF
OFASParagine
ASParagine
Properties
● Melting point
○ 234 degrees C
● Boiling point
○ 438 degrees C
● White Crystalline
● Soluble in Water, Acid & Base
● Insoluble in Methanol, Ethanol, Ether & Benzene
FOUND IN . . .
● Animal sources: dairy, whey, beef, poultry, eggs, fish,
lactalbumin, seafood
● Plant sources: asparagus, potatoes, legumes, nuts,
seeds, soy, whole grains
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