Chemical Element2

•Chemical Name:Acetaminophen•Molecular Weight: 151.16256 g/mol•Melting Point:168°C•Boiling Point:>500°C•Group:Analgesics and Antipyretics

Tylenol 3 C8H9NO2

HISTORYIn the 1880's, the only antipyretics known were compounds found in willow and chincona barks. When these trees became sparce, alternatives for this compund were desperately sought after. Harmon Northrop Morse, an American chemist, was able to synthesize acetaminophen from the reduction of a compund found in glacial acetic acid. In 1955, acetaminophen was given the name "Tylenol," which could only be prescribed by a physician.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES•Liquid/solid•Colourless•Slightly bitter•Soluable

UsesTylenol is has many uses, but is mainly for curing fevers, headaches or minor aches/pains or joint and muscles pains.

Atomic Structure

HOW DOES IT WORK?Many reaseachesrs have theorized that acetaminophen obstructs cyclooxygenase enzymes(COX). These specific enzymes help to form prostaglandins, which are molecules that signal pain and inflammation in the body. After this process, the acetaminophen aids in lowering the body's pain threshold.

Why is Tylenol 3 Better Than Others?•Safer for pregant women and children under 6 months•There are no side effects, expect for allergic reactions which are very uncommon.•Blocks the perception of pain, while others prevent the production of chemicals in the brain

Discoverer

Harmon Northrop Morse