Question

2-Acetoxybenzoic acid is called
A.) Paracetamol
B.) Aspirin
C.) Heroine
D.) Mordant dye

Answer 1

Hint: The Question given to us includes the chemical name of the compound which provides us the name of its elements (and sub compounds, if present) But, here, we are asked to select the trivial name of the given chemical compound.
- A trivial name could be defined as a common, historic or a convenient name of a substance, often derived from the source the substance was discovered from, but due to its unsystematic nature, it is not used in modern official nomenclature.


Complete Solution :
- Paracetamol is the most common antipyretic drug i.e. chemical substances which reduce body temperature during high fever and is used for the same. The IUPAC name of paracetamol is 4-acetamidophenol.
- Aspirin or Acetylsalicylic acid is a type of non-narcotic analgesic and also acts as a pain reliever. It has anti-blood clotting properties and, therefore, is widely used to prevent heart attacks. The IUPAC name of aspirin is 2-acetoxybenzoic acid.
- Heroin is a common opioid called Smack which is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline compound. It is chemically diacetylmorphine and generally acts as a depressant, which slows down the body functions.
- Mordant Dye, which can be classified as an azo-dye, is a substance used to set or bind dyes on fabrics by forming a complex coordination with the dye, and then gets attached to the fabric or tissue. It is generally used for dyeing fabrics or for intensifying stains in cell or tissue preparations.
So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note: Aspirin or 2-acetoxybenzoic acid are generally used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches and may also be used to reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis.