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GOAL: carry out the esterification of salicylic acid using acetic anhydride and isolate acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) as a white solid, then confirm product formation using the iron (III) chloride test for phenols in comparison to controls.
aspirin synthesis via acid-catalyzed esterification with acetic anhydride
How to complete this remote lab
How to complete this remote lab
On the pages that follow, read the captions, check out the photos, and watch videos
TAs assign each pair a mass of salicylic acid
Calculate the theoretical yield of aspirin in mg and mmols
Keep track of the total product loss from the experimental procedure
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Sometimes, you'll be presented with choices
Feel free to make mistakes :) you're not graded on recovery
Record data and observations
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Assignment checklist
Assignment checklist
Exp 5 Pre-Lab quiz - complete on Canvas before section
Complete the Exp 5 Worksheet during lab
This includes the Partner Agreement and Data & Observations sections
Every student submits this individually on Canvas at the end of the lab
Participation during your enrolled section - contact your TA immediately if you are unable to attend
Share your reflections in the Experiment 5 Canvas Discussion after lab (Exp 5 & 6 discussions combined)
Exp 5 lab report (in-lab questions & notebook pages) due next week
Work together per your Partner Agreement
Recommended: work on notebook pages and in-lab Qs during lab
Turn in one final report on Gradescope with partner's names added to the submission
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