Abstract: The goal of this experiment was to synthesize aspirin. In this experiment aspirin‚ also known as acetylsalicylic acid‚ was synthesized from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride. In the reaction the hydroxyl group on the benzene ring in salicylic acid reacted with acetic anhydride to form an ester functional group. This method of forming acetylsalicylic acid is an esterification reaction. Since this esterification reaction is not spontaneous‚ sulfuric acid was used as a catalyst to initiate
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CHEM%2315%Fall%2014% Creating useful and beautiful molecules using synthetic organic chemistry – Synthesis of Aspirin and Indigo INTRODUCTION Aspirin Salicylic acid occurs naturally in the bark of willow trees. Prior to the 1800’s‚ willow bark was often brewed into a tea‚ or chewed to relieve pain. While the salicylic acid is effective at reducing pain it was found to irritate the lining of the stomach. It was mostly by chance that on August 10‚ 1897 Felix Hoffmann‚ a German chemist who obtained
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Does Aspirin Effect Plant Growth Plant Science The question of this science fair project question is “Does Aspirin Effect Plant Growth.” This is a good question because aspirin help human get better but‚ will it help plant grow bigger. Or maybe it makes the plant grow faster? Or maybe it can make the plant not grow at all. In this science experiment I am using dieffenbachia plants. Dieffenbachia plants are usually house plants. This is great because this science experiment is being done in the
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SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES Diploma in Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science Organic Chemistry (CP4120/CP4502) Project Preparation and Recrystallisation of Aspirin. AY2010/2011 Name: XXXX Class: DACP 1B/02 Admin no.: P1234567 Table of Contents Page List of illustration
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The purpose of this lab is to synthesise acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) by creating a reaction between acetic anhydride and salicylic acid. This was be accomplished through the use of recrystallization. Acetic anhydride and salicylic acid are mixed together‚ and then acidified by the addition of a few drops of concentrated sulfuric acid‚ which catalyzed the reaction. The percent yield is calculated to determine the effectiveness of the reaction in preparing the desired product (aspirin). The limiting
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medication in intestine to prevent stomach damage)‚ regular tablets‚ chewable tablets‚ powder‚ gum‚ and it can also come in suppository to use rectally. Extended release tablets should be taken with a full glass of water and cannot be broken‚ crushed‚ or chewed. It is recommended that delayed-release tablets should be taken with water but they can take time to work so tablets should not be taken if pain needs to be relieved quickly. Chewable aspirin can be chewed‚ crushed or swallowed whole but after being
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Aspirin Synthesis Introduction Out of all the pharmaceutical drugs in the worlds‚ aspirin is made the most. Any potential pharmacist must be familiar with synthesizing the drug. The goal of this lab is to synthesize as much pure aspirin as possible. The reactants‚ acetyl anhydride and salicylic acid‚ must react in phosphoric acid. With phosphoric acid as a catalyst‚ the reaction yields aspirin and acetic acid. The equation for the reaction is as follows: “(CH3CO)2O + HOC6H4COOH □(→┴yields ) CH3CO2C6H4CO2H
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The crude product (aspirin) was purified in the last lab‚ using recrystallization‚ in which we dissolved the crude product with hot ethanol. We then added 25 mL of water until the product reformed (the solution became cloudy white) and redissolved the solid with hot ethanol. The solution was allowed to cool for a week‚ and crystals of purified solid were formed. In order to analyze this purified product‚ we determined the melting point by placing a small sample of the aspirin in a capillary tube
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Analysis – Synthesising Aspirin results After recrystallisation differences between the crude and purified aspirin were noted. The impure (crude) aspirin was powered and fluffy with small clumps and was slightly yellow in colour whereas the pure aspirin has a less fluffy crystalline powder and was whiter. This showed distinct differences in the two substances but similarities were also apparent showing aspirin‚ in some level‚ was created. Before recrystallisation the crude aspirin could of included
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THE ASPIRIN ESSAY Write an essay as fully as you can in your own words‚ the websites shown below contain the information that you need to complete the essay. The information shown below must be present in your essay The impact of an organisation on society is important; the candidates in-depth study needs to include how the candidates’ chosen organisation: contributes to the economy; manages its waste materials; uses ICT in data management; controls energy consumption; makes demands
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