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Carolina ChemKits®: Aspirin Synthesis

$45.75
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Description

  • Extract salicylic acid from willow bark
  • Compare properties of salicylic acid and acetylsalicylic acid
  • Synthesize aspirin from willow bark extract

Use a familiar pharmaceutical product, aspirin, to introduce students to functional groups and organic synthesis. In this organic chemistry experiment, students compare the properties of salicylic acid and acetylsalicylic acid through pH and iron chloride testing. They then extract salicylic acid from willow bark and use it to produce acetylsalicylic acid (the active ingredient in aspirin). This activity is designed for a class of 30 students working in pairs and requires approximately 45 min to complete. Note: Fifteen Chemplates®: (item #840690) or similar test plates are needed but not supplied.

Specifications

What’s Included:
  • 1 3 M Acetic Acid, 30 mL
  • 1 Iron(III) Chloride, 10%, 7 mL
  • 1 Ethanol, 95%, 120 mL
  • 1 Salicylic Acid, 2 g
  • 1 Acetylsalicylic Acid, 2 g
  • 1 Shredded Willow Bark, 18 g
  • 60 Disposable Pipets
  • 30 Wooden Splints
  • 2 Minispoons
  • 100 pH Paper Strips
  • 1 Teacher’s Manual with Reproducible Student Guide
Needed But Not Included:
  • 15 Chemplates® (item #840690)
  •  Permanent Markers
  •  Scissors
Return Policy:

If for any reason you are not satisfied with this item, it is eligible for a return, exchange, refund, or credit up to 180 days from date of purchase. Restrictions may apply. Returns & Exchanges Policy.

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