- A quick confirmatory test may be used to examine for the presence of salicylic acid.
- The prepared salicylic acid can then be used to synthesize acetylsalicylic acid.
- Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups.
- Teachers Manual and Student Study Guide copy masters are included.
- Kit Includes: 6 Sodium Hydroxide 3M, 25ml 6 Hydrochloric Acid 3M, 25ml 1 Methyl Salicylate, 25ml 2 Acetic Anhydride, 25ml 1 Phosphoric Acid 85%, 5ml 1 Ferric Nitrate, 5ml 15 Pipettes, Disposable
Show students it is possible to produce acetylsalicylic acid from a naturally-occurring, renewable resource. Students will convert sodium salicylate to salicylic acid, collect and dry prepared salicylic acid.
For Laboratory Use Only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children. For more information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
Safety Data Sheet
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Performance Expectations
MS-PS1-2
MS-PS1-5
HS-PS1-3
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A
PS1.B
Cross Cutting Concepts
Patterns
Energy and Matter
Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Developing and Using Models
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Items Needed
Not included in the kit:
Ring stands w/test tube clamps
Hot water baths or hot plates w/beakers
Test tubes (30mL or larger)
Glass stirring rods
Graduated cylinders, 10mL
Distilled or deionized water
Ice
Beakers, 500mL (or similar sized container for ice bath)
Wash bottles w/ice cold distilled or deionized water
Funnels
Filter paper
Beakers or Flasks, 100mL
Electronic balances, 0.001g
Weigh boats
Optional - Vacuum filtration apparatus
Kit Specs
Comes with instructionsRegulated: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4
Country of Origin: US
Harm Code: 9023.00.0000
