CHEM 162 LAB #6: SYNTHESIS OF ASPIRIN complete solution

CHEM 162 LAB #6: SYNTHESIS OF ASPIRIN complete solution CHEM 162 LAB #6: SYNTHESIS OF ASPIRIN Goals of this lab: • Synthesize aspirin and evaluate the product for purity and yield • Perform stoichiometry calculations to determine expected yield vs. percent yield • Apply Beer’s law to determine the amount of impurity in the crude product • Compare melting points of the crude product and pure aspirin to evaluate determine relative purity of the product Your lab report will be graded on the following criteria using a poor/good/excellent rating system: • Calculations are accurate and complete based on data gathered; proper significant figures and units are used • Data collected is reasonable; measurements are careful and accurate • Conclusions are reasonable and logical • Lab report is completed neatly with organized responses and legible handwriting