UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Department of Chemistry Synthesis of ACETAMINOPHEN Laboratory Report 1 CHEM 123L January 19‚ 2014 Prepared for: Dr. S. Stathopulos Department of Sciences‚ Chemistry Faculty University of Waterloo Teaching Assistant: Aaron Chan Prepared by: Section 001 Vithurjan Satkunarasan 20495383 Lab Partner: Ken Xu Introduction The synthesis of Acetaminophen is based on the amine group of p-aminophenol being acetylated by acetic anhydride to form an amide functional group
Free Melting point Chemistry Solid
Amino acids are important building blocks; they play an essential role in the formation of proteins and as intermediates in metabolism. Amino acids can serve as cell signaling molecules and can regulate gene expression. An optimal amount of amino acids is essential for health. There are over 500 amino acids‚ however only 20 are commonly found. Amino acids all have an amine functional group and a carboxylic acid functional group. They differentiate from each other in their side chains. Only 10 of
Premium
Introduction: The purpose of this lab was to separate and purify a compound. This was achieved using techniques that allowed the extraction of the acid‚ the isolation of the neutral compound and the melting point classification of the neutral compound to test the purity of the sample. Chemical Reactions: HA + OH- A- + H2O R-COOH + OH- R-COO- + H2O Organic Acid Insoluble in H2O Conjugate base Soluble in H2O Procedure: A 0.170g sample consisting of a mixture of 0.110g
Premium Chemistry Sodium hydroxide Acetic acid
are several purposes to the amino acid lab experiment. One reason is to help us understand the concept of acids and bases and how they interact with one another. Another purpose is to understand what occurs when placed with the existence of buffers. Lastly‚ the experiment is to help us understand the applications of titrations and how it can be used in a real world setting‚ in this case‚ the identification of an amino acid. One must understand that amino acids all have special characteristics
Premium Chemistry Experiment Molecule
Observations Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 1 show the crystallisation reaction when the saturated sodium chloride solution was added to the cool reaction mixture. The salt of p-Toluenesulphonic acid started forming. Figure 2 show the wet crystal after the precipitated salt was being filtered by suction. The wet crystal was light purple in colour. Figure 3 show the end product after
Premium Chemistry Water Acetic acid
Chemical Reactions Lab Introduction Four different types of chemical reactions were observed in this lab. Synthesis reactions occur when two different elements or compounds form a more complex compound as shown by equation (1). Single replacement occurs when one element replaces another to form a new compound as shown in equation (2). Double replacement occurs when two different atoms in different compounds trade places with one another to form two new compounds as shown in equation (3).Combustion
Premium Chemical reaction
Summary of Presentation: Fe2+/H2O- mediated synthesis of Melanins: Cases of Homogentisic acid‚ serotonin‚ and norepinephrine The powerpoint presentation that I attended was titled‚ “Fe2+/H2O- mediated synthesis of Melanins: Cases of Homogentisic acid‚ serotonin‚ and norepinephrine‚” the research covered melanin which is a dark pigmentation that can cause other complication and pathological conditions such as‚ vitiligo and ochronosis. It is believed that melanin protects from ultraviolet light rays
Premium Psychology Brain Mind
OF MAGNESIUM LAB Introduction The purpose of this lab was to determine the atomic weight of magnesium by measuring the amount of hydrogen gas evolved when hydrochloric acid reacted with magnesium. In order to measure the atomic weight I needed to measure the amount of the hydrogen gas that was evolved in reaction to the acid of the magnesium. The reaction used was: Mg + 2HCl --> H2 + Mg2+ (aq) + 2Cl- (aq). The major findings of this experiment were that there was a chemical reaction between hydrochloric
Premium Chemistry Oxide Chemical reaction
Abandoned Acid Mine Drainage at Shoup’s Run Introduction Acid mine drainage (AMD) is an industrial waste which is the result of the extraction process of the mineral coal from the ground. It causes widespread pollution in the streams above and below the coals fields. AMD is caused when water flows through sulfur-bearing materials forming acidic solutions. It is formed when pyrite (FeS2)‚ an iron sulfide‚ is exposed and then reacts with air (O2) and water (H2O) to form sulfuric acid. 2FeS2 (s)
Premium Water Oxygen Carbon dioxide
Acid-Base Balance and Fluids and Electrolytes Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Date Due Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory acidosis refers to a medical defect in which hypoventilation occurs leading to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood and decreased level of pH. Decreased pH in the blood is generally known as acidosis. The body cells continuously respire and release carbon dioxide. The lungs may fail to efficiently expel the CO2. This condition is known as alveolar
Premium Carbon dioxide Bicarbonate Blood