acetylsalol

/ˌækətɪlˈsæloʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A metabolite of aspirin, produced during the metabolism of salicylic acid.

“The research team studied the metabolism of acetylsalol in the body.”

2. noun

A compound used as a starting material in the synthesis of salicylic acid.

“The chemist used acetylsalol to synthesize aspirin in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • acetylsalicylic acid
  • aspirin

Antonyms

  • inactive compound
  • placebo