Introduction: The synthesis of aspirin is a relatively straightforward process that takes salicylic acid and acetic anhydride in an esterification reaction.
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Here's a detailed mechanism of this reaction: **Step 1: Activation of the Carboxylic Acid** - The acetic anhydride acts as an acylating agent. The carbonyl carbon of acetic anhydride is electrophilic and is attacked by the lone pair of electrons on the hydroxyl Show more…
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