Virtual Lab: Aspirin Synthesis - A Solution for Student Migraines

Refine your synthetic abilities in organic chemistry through a process that encompasses crystallization, filtration, yield calculation, and a quality assessment employing the melting point technique: the synthesis of aspirin.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

Give a concise overview of the reactions taking place in the synthesis process, specifically esterification.
Properly assemble and utilize the condenser apparatus.
Correctly arrange and employ suction filtration equipment, such as a Buchner funnel.
Calculate the percentage yield of the ultimate product.
Evaluate the purity of the product using the melting point assessment method.

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