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kazinator
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The uncertain origins of aspirin
Aspirin isn't salicylic acid; they are close relatives. Aspirin replaces an -OH group in salicylic acid with a -COOCH3 acetyl ester.
Someone chewing on or otherwise consuming willow bark extracts isn't taking aspirin.
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Someone chewing on or otherwise consuming willow bark extracts isn't taking aspirin.