October 10, 2015
Lab 4: Midterm
Introducing Salicylic Acid into and Organic Compound
Purpose
The purpose of this experiment is to perform acetylation of salicylic acid. According to Ervy et al. (2010).“Salicylic acid is both a phenol and an aromatic carboxylic acid” (Introduction section, para. 2.). Once the experiment is performed a TLC, melting point, and percent yield will be determined and calculated. The product will also be analyzed via IR spectra and NMR.
Experimental
Salicylic acid (1.507g), which was a white powder substance was measured and poured into a 125mL Erlenmeyer flask. Acetic anhydride (3mL) was slowly added to the flask in addition to 3 drops of concentrated sulfuric acid (a clear liquid). The