Question

What were the safety precautions you had to take specifically related to this experiment (Synthesis Of Aspirin) ?

Answer 1

Synthesis of Aspirin:- Aspirin can be made by reacting salicylic acid with acetic acid in the presence of
an acid catalyst.

During synthesis, we need to take some precautions

1.Since acetic anhydride is irritating to the nose. So keep this compound under the hood at all times, and avoid breathing the vapors.Make sure hood exhaust is working before keeping.
• The aspirin that you make in this lab is NOT pure enough to be taken internally! Do not ingest the aspirin!
• Don't touch chemicals without PPE'S

. Wear chemical resistant gloves
• Wear safety goggles

Wear respirator

Put chemicals as per compatibility of other chemicals
Waste Disposal:
• All waste must be placed in the organic waste containers.