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Aspirin is made when salicylic acid and acetic anhydride is reacted in the presence of an acid catalyst such as H2SO4. Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and acetic acid is formed. The reaction is an esterification reaction.
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Is pulverizing an aspirin physical?
Pulverizing an aspirin tablet is a physical change (it is not a property at all). The chemical nature of the aspirin does not change when it is pulverized.
What is the alcohol when making aspirin is a salicylic acid or anhydride acid?
it is cocaine
What percent salicylic acid in aspirin?
37.16% is the expected yield in the reaction of salicylic acid and acetic anhydride used to form aspirin.
How can I help my circulation problem?
Taking the odd aspirin now an then can help your circulation problems as aspirin thins the blood making it easier for blood to travel around the body.
What is aspirin used for within hospitals and patients?
Aspirin is used as a painkiller, an antipyretic (fever-decreasing treatment) and an anticoagulant (making blood less able to form clots).
How do you improve the yield of synthesized aspirin?
I'm not sure, but when we did a lab about it we discovered that using more water to rinse the solution causes very much Aspirin to be lost in the purification process.
How does aspirin prevent heart attacks?
Aspirin acts as a blood thinner. Thus making the blood less likely to form clots. Clots are what can cause heart attacks and stroke.
How can phenol be converted to aspirin?
you can say as it contain Phenol ring that is undergoes acetylation process to form -OCOCH3
Describe the four stages of the policy making process?
describle the publicy - making process
Correct sequence for decision making process?
what is the correct sequence in the policy making process
What is the process of making new individuals?
The process of making new individuals is called reproduction.
Does communication has a bearing on your decision making process?
Communication has a bearing on your decision making process.
