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Mar 02, 2014 · Department of Chemistry, American University, Washington, D.C. 20016. Date of Publication: March 2, 2014. ABSTRACT: The purpose of this experiment is to synthesize acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) from salicylic acid, acetic anhydride and a catalyst of phosphoric acid. TLC is also used to test the purity of the resulting aspirin. ................
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