Experiments In Chemistry

Production and Purification of AspirinThis experiment involves production of aspirin. The major reactants which were used in the experiment include salicylic acid HC7H5O3, and C4H6O3. The reactants reacted in order to produce acetylsalicylic acid or simply aspirin HC9H7O4 and ethanol acid CH3CHOOH. Asprin has several uses such as an analgesic or painkiller, as an anti-pyretic or fever reducer and as thinning of the blood.
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