Chem162 Lab 6 Aspirin Synthesis Report

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CHEM 162 60 pts total: 50 for report, 10 for lab
notebook pages/in-lab points
LAB 6: SYNTHESIS OF ASPIRIN
This report is due by the end of the lab session, before you leave. Use a reasonable number
of significant figures, include units with your data, and keep your answers concise.

Part I. Synthesis of Aspirin
Data (3 pts)
Value Units
Mass of salicylic acid
Volume of acetic anhydride
Volume of phosphoric acid
Temperature of reaction
Mass of filter paper
Mass of filter paper + product

Part I Calculations and Results
Calculate the actual yield of crude aspirin product. Neatly show your work. (3 pts)




Calculation summary: How much crude aspirin did you produce? _________
The density of acetic anhydride is 1.082 g/mL. Prove that acetic anhydride is in excess. Neatly
show your work. (10 pts)




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