trisalicylic acid

Trisalicylic acid is a small molecule compound that serves as a thermal decomposition product of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Structurally, it is a trimer of salicylic acid. It is primarily utilized in research contexts to explore its anti-inflammatory and metabolic effects. Similar to other salicylates, it is investigated for its potential to treat conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, likely through the modulation of inflammatory pathways and metabolic regulators like NF-κB and AMPK. While it shares properties with salicylic acid and salsalate (disalicylic acid), its specific pharmacological profile as a trimer is a subject of ongoing study.

Other names

tri-salicylic acidsalicylate trimertrisalicylic acid-Small molecule-Inflammation-Obesity-Diabetes-Cardiovascular disease