This experiment was done in order to synthesize aspirin from the Fischer esterification reaction ... more This experiment was done in order to synthesize aspirin from the Fischer esterification reaction of salicylic acid and acetic anhydride. 46.33% aspirin were obtained from the experiment. Techniques like recrystallization and hydroxamic test to determine the identity of the sample were used in this experiment. Water was chosen as a recrystallizing solvent due its properties that has met the criteria of a good solvent (discussed below). IR spectrum analysis and melting point determination, important techniques needed in order to determine purity were also discussed in this report.
This experiment was done in order to synthesize aspirin from the Fischer esterification reaction ... more This experiment was done in order to synthesize aspirin from the Fischer esterification reaction of salicylic acid and acetic anhydride. 46.33% aspirin were obtained from the experiment. Techniques like recrystallization and hydroxamic test to determine the identity of the sample were used in this experiment. Water was chosen as a recrystallizing solvent due its properties that has met the criteria of a good solvent (discussed below). IR spectrum analysis and melting point determination, important techniques needed in order to determine purity were also discussed in this report.
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