What is not true about Aspirin?

It is acetylsalicylic acid

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It is 2-acetoxybenzoic acid

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It is found in iodex

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It is formed by acetylating salicylic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C It is found in iodex

Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid or 2-acetoxybenzoic acid. It is used to reduce fever, pain and inflammation.

Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) is found in iodex.

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