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Chemical Reactions in Medicine

by: Tobiel, Cristine, Sophia

References

Shanbhag (2006).

Synthesis of Acetaminophen.

INTRODUCTION

[ONLINE] Available at: http://rene.souty.free.fr/IMG/pdf/ParacetamolProtocolFLORIDacetaminophen.pdf. [Last Accessed 1 April 2015].

Chemistry of Aspirin.

Bayer Pharma AG.

[ONLINE] Available at: http://wwwchem.csustan.edu/consumer/aspirincons/aspirincons.htm. [Last Accessed 1 April 2015].

Whether you are aware of it or not, we are surrounded by thousands of chemical reactions. In our group, we will be investigating chemical reactions in medicine such as aspirin, acetaminophen/paracetamol, and. We will learn about all the different chemicals in medicine and we will also classify the type of reaction it is. All the chemicals in medicine reacts in our body for health purposes.

Medicine in Everyday Life

Medicine plays a big part in life; it is everywhere

It is not just used for people, but for animals as well. Without medicine, we wouldn't be able to live a healthy life.

What chemicals are used in everyday medicine?

Synthesis of Acetaminophen/Paracetamol

H

+

O

NO+

C

NO

H

O

C

H

C

H

--->

2

3

2

4

6

2

9

7

8

P-aminophenol + acetic anhydride ---> paracetamol + acetic acid

  • pain reliever (an analgesic)
  • treats chronic and acute pain
  • fever reducing (antipyretic)
  • considered to have a pain relieving potency similar to aspirin and ibuprofen

Synthesis Reaction

Synthesis of Aspirin

H

O

C

H

+

O

--->

H

O

+

C

H

C

4

2

3

9

2

4

6

3

8

7

6

4

Acetyl acid (aspirin) + acetic acid

  • often used as am analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains

Synthesis Reaction

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