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Experiment 1
Preparation of Aspirin
Objectives of the experiment
• Preparing aspirin.
• Using recrystallization to purify the
product.
• Using the melting point and ferric
chloride test to check the purity of the
product.
Acetyl salicylic acid (Aspirin)
Reduces fever, pain, swelling, soreness, and redness, as
well its anti-clotting properties
• Purification by Recrystallization
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