Raffaele Piria
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Raffaele Piria an Italian
chemist from Scilla who converted the substance Salicin into a sugar and a second component, which on oxidation becomes salicylic acid
, a major component of an analgesic drug, Aspirin
(acetylsalicylic acid).
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chemist from Scilla who converted the substance Salicin into a sugar and a second component, which on oxidation becomes salicylic acid
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid and a beta hydroxy acid. This colorless crystalline organic acid is widely used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone. It is derived from the metabolism of salicin...
, a major component of an analgesic drug, Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin , also known as acetylsalicylic acid , is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. It was discovered by Arthur Eichengrun, a chemist with the German company Bayer...
(acetylsalicylic acid).