Salicyluric acid
Salicyluric Acid
Salicyluric Acid (pronunciation: sah-lih-sil-yur-ik as-id) is a metabolic byproduct of salicylic acid, a compound often used in the production of aspirin and other pharmaceuticals.
Etymology
The term "Salicyluric Acid" is derived from the Latin salix, meaning willow tree, and uric, referring to urine. This is because salicylic acid, the precursor to salicyluric acid, was first isolated from the bark of a willow tree, and the compound is excreted in urine.
Biochemical Role
When the body metabolizes salicylic acid, it produces salicyluric acid as a waste product. This compound is then excreted in the urine. The presence of salicyluric acid in urine can be used as an indicator of salicylate or aspirin ingestion.
Related Terms
- Salicylic Acid: A compound used in the production of aspirin and other pharmaceuticals. It is metabolized into salicyluric acid in the body.
- Aspirin: A common over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It is metabolized into salicylic acid in the body, which is then further metabolized into salicyluric acid.
- Metabolism: The process by which the body breaks down substances and converts them into energy or waste products.
- Urine: A liquid waste product produced by the kidneys and excreted from the body. The presence of certain substances in urine, such as salicyluric acid, can be used to indicate the ingestion of certain substances or the presence of certain medical conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salicyluric acid
- Wikipedia's article - Salicyluric acid
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