Bad batch of aspirin

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  1. ausguerila Registered Member

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  3. exchemist Valued Senior Member

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    I found this: http://pharmacopeia.cn/v29240/usp29nf24s0_c1191.html

    which suggests that in humid conditions aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, an ester) can hydrolyse to acetic acid (active ingredient in vinegar) plus salicylic acid (o-hydroxybenzoic acid). I can't find anything on what salicylic acid tastes like but it is said to be odourless. So maybe that is not the explanation - unless somehow the plastic packaging is being affected and this is releasing something.

    Does a tablet fresh from the packet look or smell odd? Is the packaging normal colour and pliability?
     
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  7. timojin Valued Senior Member

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    I doubt the aspirin is the bad one. The tablet is a package of several compounds. Such as press release agents , fillers , cellulosic compounds, some coating for taste, and others.
     
  8. exchemist Valued Senior Member

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    Fair point. Any idea which of these might be unstable on long-term storage?
     
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  10. exchemist Valued Senior Member

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    Read the f***ing link, man.
     

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