Greener Synthesis Of Acetylsalicylic Acid
Product Code : JLI-CLE-10742
Quick Answer: The Greener Synthesis Of Acetylsalicylic Acid kit follows a route from a naturally occurring, renewable resource to aspirin: students produce sodium salicylate, convert it to salicylic acid, confirm it with a quick test and then synthesise acetylsalicylic acid. There are enough materials for 15 groups.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Produces sodium salicylate from a naturally occurring, renewable resource.
- Converts sodium salicylate to salicylic acid.
- Quick confirmatory test for the presence of salicylic acid.
- Uses the prepared salicylic acid to synthesise acetylsalicylic acid.
- Enough materials for 15 groups.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Final product | Acetylsalicylic acid |
| Starting material | Naturally occurring, renewable resource |
| Intermediates | Sodium salicylate, salicylic acid |
| Class capacity | 15 groups |
How It Is Used
Groups work through the stages in order, testing their salicylic acid before taking it on to the final synthesis. The multi-step route shows how a familiar medicine can be made from a renewable starting material, in line with green chemistry thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the stages in the Greener Synthesis Of Acetylsalicylic Acid kit?
Sodium salicylate is produced from a naturally occurring, renewable resource, converted to salicylic acid, checked with a quick confirmatory test and then used to synthesise acetylsalicylic acid.
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