Description: 2-Acetylbenzoic acid is more potent than 2-propionyloxybenzoic acid in inhibiting platelet function and platelet prostaglandin (PG) synthesis although the potencies of these agents were comparable in inhibiting prostacyclin (PGI2) synthesis.
CAS Number: 577-56-0
Formula: C9H8O3
Molecular Weight: 164,16
References: Killackey JJ, Killackey BA, Philp RB. Structure-activity studies of aspirin and related compounds on platelet aggregation, arachidonic acid metabolism in platelets and artery, and arterial prostacyclin activity. Prostaglandins Leukot Med. 1982 Jul;9(1):9-