Copper aspirinate
chemical compound
Copper(II) aspirinate is an aspirin chelate of copper(II) cations (Cu2+). It is a bright blue solid, forming monoclinic crystals.
Preparation
Copper aspirinate can be prepared treating a solution of aspirin and potassium bicarbonate with copper(II) sulfate solution.
Heating an equimolar mixture of aspirin and copper salicylate tetrahydrate in 50% aqueous ethanol results in dark blue crystals.
Research
Copper aspirinate has been investigated for its claimed anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and antithrombotic properties as well as a potential treatment for skin disorders.
The use of copper aspirinate as a pigment in PVC and polystyrene has also been investigated.
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