General Aim
Synthesis of Aspirin.
Method
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) is prepared by chemical synthesis from salicylic acid, through acetylation with acetic anhydride in presence of a catalyst, commonly phosphoric acid to speed up the reaction. The phenol group on the salicylic acid forms an ester with the carboxyl group on the acetic anhydride.
Learning Objectives (ILO’s)
- Become proficient at running organic chemical reactions.
- Learning the basics of organic synthesis procedures.
- Understand the mechanism of Aspirin synthesis reaction.
- Learn the function of Aspirin synthesis reaction.
- Get trained on how the setup of the reaction is used.