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1 Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is an aromatic compound containing an OH (hydroxyl) functional group and a HN-CO-R (amide) functional group.2  Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a weak acid. 3  Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a white solid with a melting point of 170 o C which is slightly soluble in water. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is widely used as an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (for reducing fever). 2  The systematic IUPAC name for paracetamol (acetaminophen) is N -(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanamide or N -(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an analgesic pain reliever that can help mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. Acetaminophen works differently than other pain relievers. Though it's exact mode of pain relief isn't completely understood, it is believed that acetaminophen raises the threshold for pain.cetaminophen works differently than other pain relievers. Though it's exact mode of pain relief isn't completely understood, it is believed that acetaminophen raises the threshold for pain.