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This chemical used to make aspirin was first isolated in 1828 from the tannins of willow trees.

a) Salicylic acid
b) Acetylsalicylic acid
c) Acetaminophen
d) Ibuprofen

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Final answer:

The chemical used to make aspirin is salicylic acid.

Step-by-step explanation:

The chemical used to make aspirin that was first isolated in 1828 from the tannins of willow trees is salicylic acid.

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