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Synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride |
| Reaction type: | reaction of the carbonyl group in carboxylic acid derivatives, esterification |
| Substance classes: | carboxylic acid anhydride, carboxylic acid ester, carboxylic acid, phenol, aromatics, acid catalyst |
| Techniques: | microwave-assisted reaction, stirring with magnetic stir bar, heating under reflux, filtering, extracting, shaking out, recrystallizing |
| Degree of difficulty: | Easy |