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BTEC Applied Science Unit 4 Assignment B - Synthesis of Aspirin
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BTEC Applied Science Unit 4 Assignment B - Synthesisof Aspirin
Appearance of Salicylic Acid: - ANSWER White, fine, needle-like crystals
Smell of Salicylic acid: - ANSWER Odorless
Structural formula of salicylic acid: - ANSWER
Taste of Salicylic Acid: - ANSWER Sweetish, afterwards acrid taste
Melting Point of Salicylic Acid: - ANSWER 159 degrees Celsius
Solubility of Salicylic Acid in alcohol and ether: - ANSWER Freely soluble
Solubility of Salicylic Acid in boiling water: - ANSWER Soluble
Solubility of Salicylic Acid in water and benzene: - ANSWER Slightly Soluble
Solubility of Salicylic acid in chloroform: - ANSWER Sparingly soluble
Molecular Formula of salicylic acid: - ANSWER C6H7O3
Chemical names of Salicylic Acid: - ANSWER 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
o-hydroxybenzoic acid
Structural formula of acetic anhydride: - ANSWER
Structural formula of Aspirin: - ANSWER
Therapeutic use of Salicylic Acid: - ANSWER Antiseptic
Keratolytic
Uses salicylic acid to treat this type of dermatitis: - ANSWER Eczematoid Dermatitis
This is also used for dandruff, insect bites, acne, soaps, vaginal douche and
products used for the treatment of psoriasis: - ANSWER Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid, in higher concentration, removes: - ANSWER Corns, calluses, and
warts
Appearance of Acetic anhydride: - ANSWER Colorless liquid
Smell of Acetic anhydride: - ANSWER Strong odor of vinegar
Sensitivity of Acetic anhydride: - ANSWER Moisture sensitive
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